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4 Latin Jazz Artists That I'm Thankful for - 2010!

November 26, 2010

It's become an annual tradition here at LJC to spend Thanksgiving Day looking back at several Latin Jazz artists that have had a profound effect on me during the past year. I generally spend the day with family and friends, cherishing the the close relationships that make my life full. My life wouldn't be complete without ...

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Interview: Ingar Zach

November 27, 2010

French-Norwegian quartet Dans les arbres create robust, improvised labyrinths of acoustic sound that emphasize texture, space, and dream-like contemplation. With titles such as “La Somnolence,” “L’Indifférence,” and “Le Détachement,” the group’s ECM debut—released in Europe in 2009 and this month in the US – explores the liminal spaces between sleep and consciousness, alienation and engagement, subject ...

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Sandro Albert: A Bard’s Journey

by Raul d'Gama Rose
November 23, 2010

His voice is soft and as lyrical as the music he composes and plays. Hearing the young and immensely talented guitarist, Sandro Albert speak can calm even the most frayed nerves. Nervousness was never an issue, but it is always exciting to speak with an accomplished musician. Albert is certainly one. He was born in Brazil ...

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Notes from the Net: Phil Perry's New Collaboration; Mtume vs. Crouch; Plus News, Reviews, Interviews, and More

November 23, 2010

Here's the latest compilation of assorted news briefs and links related to jazz, improvisation, and creative music in St. Louis, including news of musicians originally from the Gateway City, recent visitors, and coming attractions, plus assorted other items of interest: In this week's Miles Davis-related news, Davis' former percussionist James Mtume and journalist and critic Stanley ...

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Kevin Eubanks: Refocusing and Looking Forward

by Matthew Warnock
November 22, 2010

For millions of people across the U.S. and abroad, Kevin Eubanks will always be associated with The Tonight Show band, after his 18 years alongside Jay Leno. But for those who have followed Eubanks' career off the set, where he has been a highly prolific composer and recording artist, it's his work as a guitarist that ...

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Gabriele Coen alla corte Tzadik

by AAJ Italy Staff
November 22, 2010

“Gabriele Coen è compositore e interprete di uno dei più entusiasmanti esempi di nuova musica ebraica, capace di combinare una profonda conoscenza e un sincero rispetto per la tradizione, con un eccezionale intuito comunicativo e sensibilità immaginifica. All'avanguardia, eppure fermamente radicato nella tradizione, il progetto “Jewish Experience" esprime passione, integrità e un'impeccabile arte interpretativa." John Zorn ...

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The Sacred Jazz of Deanna Witkowski

November 22, 2010

Pianist, vocalist, composer and winner of the 2002 Great American Jazz Piano Competition, Deanna Witkowski is one of the more important sacred jazz artists today. With a very original and virtuous style, she mixes contemporary and Latin jazz genres doing so from a spiritual perspective. Based in New York, Deanna has worked in different projects relating ...

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Jazz News: Brubeck Back in Action

November 22, 2010

Dave Brubeck is back in action after cardiac surgery, as noted in this story from the Worcester, Massachusetts Telegram-Gazette: Brubeck Makes Up-Tempo ReturnTicker repaired, pianist keeps beat By Peter Landsdowne WORCESTER—Joined by alto saxophonist and flutist Bobby Militello, bassist Chris Smith and drummer Cody Cox, perennially popular pianist Dave Brubeck kicked off the 16th ...

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Ain't but a Few of Us: Author Karen Chilton

November 20, 2010

Several weeks ago at a Brooklyn book signing at the MoCADA gallery for native son Randy Weston and our new book African Rhythms (Composed by Randy Weston, Arranged by Willard Jenkins published by Duke University Press; see elsewhere in The Independent Ear) I had the pleasure of meeting author and thespian Karen Chilton. Most recently she ...

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How Pros Hurt Creativity and Weaken Local Ecology

November 21, 2010

(Updated) Recently, I spoke with Mike Masnick, who is the founder of TechDirt, a leading technology and insight blog. In this interview, Masnick share his thoughts on how performing rights organizations (PROs) harm up-and-coming acts by insisting that small coffee shops, bars, and venues pay large licensing fees, in the event that cover songs are played ...