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Nuovo Cinema Marcotulli
by AAJ Italy Staff
Esterno notte: lago di Castel Gandolfo, pochi chilometri a sud di Roma. A volte capita quello che non t'aspetti. Come, per esempio, di intervistare Rita Marcotulli a cena - causa un ritardo che ha fatto slittare l'incontro programmato nel pomeriggio -, a pochi minuti da un concerto che la vedrà impegnata in solo. La pianista romana, ...
Other Places: Bird at 90
This is Charlie Parker's 90th birthday. In observance, the German trumpeter, teacher and indefatigable blogger Bruno Leicht posted an entry tracing the evolution of Parker's “Ko-Ko" from its roots in Ray Noble's “Cherokee." In his introduction, Bruno writes:...Ray Noble had no idea, but this piece seemed to be extra-created for an ingenious improvisor like Bird. And ...
Abbey Lincoln: African Queen in a Top Hat
by Joan Gannij
(This interview was conducted in 2002) Abbey Lincoln made a stop in Amsterdam in 1998 for a rare appearance at the 110-year old Concertgebouw, where Sonny Rollins likes to play when he comes to town. The sellout crowd was composed mainly of seemingly staid yet perennially hip “pensionados" (as the Dutch like to ...
Latin Jazz Conversations: Hilario Duran (Part 2)
Lots of experiences can help push a musicians to greater heights during their artistic careers, but nothing beats the opportunity to play with accomplished veterans. Private studies, individual practice, and time with classic recordings all give the musician important tools, but the limited interaction associated with these activities only yields certain results. Time on the bandstand ...
Lou Donaldson in the WSJ
I typically do not post on Saturdays, but I wanted to let you know that my profile of Lou Donaldson appears today in the “Greater New York" section of the Wall Street Journal. If you have access to WSJ.com, you'll find my article here. The first three paragraphs... Few musicians today can claim to have changed ...
A Dispatch from Steve Lantner.
Mr Lantner works an acoustic piano like a trumpeter working different mutes. Of all the exemplary pianists who are regulars at the Outpost, Steve is the only one to really open the thing up, literally. He removes all removeable covers so the thing can really resonate getting into its sonic quintessence. He doesn't want a single ...
Saxophonist Bobby Zankel Interviewed at All About Jazz
For many decades, Philadelphia has been home to a cadre of multi-generational jazz musicians who go on year-after-year composing, arranging and performing some of the best, highest level music to be heard anywhere. This tradition is exemplified in no better way than by alto saxophonist, composer and bandleader Bobby Zankel. Zankel apprenticed with legendary pianist Cecil ...
Singer Hilary Kole Interviewed at All About Jazz
When Hilary Kole sings, she can become one of the ideal subjects for the “what is jazz singing" discussion that has gone on for decades. She sings clear and cleanly, with a sure tone and an attractive sound. She's done cabaret and her voice is perfectly suited for it. But she sings with small jazz groups ...
Pianist Eric Zinman Interviewed at All About Jazz
For over twenty years, pianist/composer Eric Zinman has been crafting his own approach to his instrument, since meeting trumpeter Bill Dixon in the '80s. He views himself as an ensemble player, who plays to include. In addition to his Eric Zinman Trio, the pianist's recent releases on Ayler Records involve larger ensembles, also featuring undervalued master ...
Phil Schaap: Charlie Parker (PT. 3)
When Parker's imposed stay at Camarillo State Mental Hospital near Los Angeles ended at the bottom of January 1947, he returned to the West Coast jazz scene briefly, recording for Dial in February and performing at the Hi-Di-Ho Club in March. Upon his return to New York in April, he recorded for Savoy in May. But ...
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