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Article: Multiple Reviews

Pianos in the Foreground: Six Modern Masters

by Eugene Holley, Jr.
June 11, 2010

Because of its huge range, the piano might be the most expressive and adaptable instrument in western music. And since jazz is a product of western culture, it's no surprise that jazz pianists have been the genre's foremost creators, interpreters and stylists. This has been true since the days of ragtime, New Orleans, stride and swing, ...

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Article: Album Review

Jacky Terrasson: Push

by George Kanzler
June 11, 2010

Since winning the Thelonious Monk Piano Competition 17 years ago, Jacky Terrasson has ranged far and wide from his original, striking early trio (with minimalist drummer/percussionist Leon Parker), exploring formats from solo and various duos to larger ensembles. For this, his first album for a new label, he returns with a new trio, featuring recent Monk ...

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News: Interview

Singer/Guitarist Susan Tedeschi Interviewed at AAJ

June 7, 2010

A string of Grammy-nominated albums, along with a critically acclaimed and commercially successful DVD of her appearance on the American television program Austin City Limits, have helped to establish Susan Tedeschi as one of today's premiere blues artists. On top of that, she's performed in front of millions of music lovers by headlining numerous festivals and ...

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Article: Talkin' Blues

Susan Tedeschi: Dreams and Legends

by Alan Bryson
June 7, 2010

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five with Julian Waterfall Pollack

by AAJ Staff
June 1, 2010

Meet Julian Waterfall Pollack:At the age of twenty-one, New York pianist Julian Waterfall Pollack has the jazz community abuzz with his mature, technically ferocious, and dynamic piano playing. Among his many accomplishments, Pollack was featured on Marian McPartland's renowned NPR show, Piano Jazz, at age eighteen. He has performed internationally ...

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Article: Interview

Chuck Israels: Evans, Education and Philosophy

by Sean Dietrich
May 27, 2010

Throughout his career bassist Chuck Israels has worked with illustrious names including Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, Coleman Hawkins, Stan Getz, Herbie Hancock, J.J. Johnson, John Coltrane. He is, however, best known for his work with Bill Evans, following the untimely death of Scott LaFaro, performing with the legendary pianist from 1961 to 1966. Strikingly intelligent and ...

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News: Event

Carefusion Jazz Festival NY Celebrates Herbie Hancock's 70th Birthday, June 24

May 25, 2010

CAREFUSION JAZZ FESTIVAL NEW YORK PRESENTS HERBIE HANCOCK - SEVEN DECADES: THE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 8:00 PM AT CARNEGIE HALL Hancock Performs with Special Guests India.Arie, Terence Blanchard, Ron Carter, Bill Cosby, Jack DeJohnette, Dave Holland, Joe Lovano, Wallace Roney, Wayne Shorter & Others Birthday Celebration Continues with Tribute to Herbie Hancock: Late Night ...

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Article: Extended Analysis

Paris Troika: Paris Troika

by C. Michael Bailey
May 25, 2010

Paris Troika Paris Troika Self Produced 2010 The horizon of hip jazz keyboard trios is littered with the likes of The Bad Plus, Medeski, Martin, Woods, the Big Apple Trio and Soulive. Too cool for school. Because in jazz, contrary to Duke Ellington's supposition that there are only two types ...

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News: Festival

Two Great Cities, Two Great Festivals Unite to Celebrate Rich History of Jazz

May 18, 2010

TWO GREAT CITIES, TWO GREAT FESTIVALS UNITE TO CELEBRATE RICH HISTORY OF JAZZ SISTER FESTIVALS: CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival (August 6 - 8), Newport, RI Voll-Damm Barcelona International Jazz Festival (November 3 - December 4), Barcelona, Spain Jazz Impresario George Wein Performed at May 17 Reception in Barcelona to Announce Collaboration Celebrate the rich history of ...

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With Paula Harris

by AAJ Staff
May 18, 2010

Meet Paula Harris: A professional vocalist for 20 years, Paula has worked with several Symphony Orchestras including the Long Bay Symphony (South Carolina)and the Atlanta Pops Symphony (Georgia). She fronted one of the most well-known orchestras in Georgia, with the Carere Orchestras for a decade. Paula has won five national and international singing competitions. ...