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Vocalese Singer Giacomo Gates Interviewed at AAJ
Giacomo Gates brings a rich, full-bodied timbre to the vocal jazz table. His pure vocalese approach has earned him lauds among critics, who hail him a champion artist in the modern jazz genre. He's been performing alongside the most recognized artists in the industry, using only his voice to produce a broad range of spectral color. ...
Interview: Rich Huxley of UK Band Hope and Social
“When we involve people in the making of our art, that only serves to strengthen our bond, we're in this together us and ourfans, and they're the best PR team we've never paid for."--RichRecently, I spoke with Rich Huxley (@thehuxcapacitor), who is a member of popular UK band Hope and Social, and author ...
The Legacy of Bill Dixon (1925-2010) Part One
"Bill Dixon left us a lot of homework, and the job now is to sit down and do the work--because if you don't, when you see him again, Bill will kick your ass."--Stephen HaynesIn the month since trumpeter and improvising composer Bill Dixon passed away, some things have become abundantly clear. I've often found ...
Christine Tobin and Liam Noble: Unraveling Tapestry
by Bruce Lindsay
Christine Tobin is an uncompromising singer whose distinctive voice has graced the British jazz scene since the mid-1990s. Whether singing her own songs or interpreting the work of others, Tobin brings a unique sensibility to each number; creating atmospheric and, at times, emotionally intense performances. Liam Noble, one of the UK's most original jazz pianists, has ...
The Culture of the "Old-School" Record Industry
Why do fans download music? Well, the story goes that file-sharers believe record industry executives--i.e. “The Man"--are just a bunch of coke snorting, extremely rich, shady people, who wear Armani suits and pay out hundreds of thousands of dollars to get Christina Aguilera's newest single on the radio. Fans downloading music off the web; it is ...
Denny Zeitlin: Nothing Halfway
by Dan McClenaghan
San Francisco-based jazz pianist Denny Zeitlin--aka Dr. Dennis Zeitlin, Psychiatrist--boasts a music career that spans more than fifty years. He began, at a tender young age, playing professionally in the early fifties in his home town of Chicago. He was, very early in his life, interested in the fields of medicine and music, and he has ...
Intervista a Jerry Granelli
by AAJ Italy Staff
Jerry Granelli è uno dei più originali e interessanti batteristi attivi sulla scena del jazz. Nato a San Francisco il penultimo giorno del 1940, ha cominciato a farsi notare nei dischi di Vince Guaraldi e Mosè Allison, nei primi anni sessanta. Ha spesso collaborato con artisti figurativi, riuscendo a trovare collegamenti interdisciplinari mai banali e retorici. ...
Pianist Denny Zeitlin Interviewed at AAJ
San Francisco-based jazz pianist Denny Zeitlin--aka Dr. Dennis Zeitlin, Psychiatrist--boasts a music career that spans more than fifty years. He began, at a tender young age, playing professionally in the early fifties in his home town of Chicago. He was, very early in his life, interested in the fields of medicine and music, and he has ...
Latin Jazz Conversations: Pete Escovedo (Part 3)
Any Latin Jazz scene with an established tradition carries an identifiable “sound," a clear aural representation of the culture and values held by the area's musical community. The area's “sound" rises from the combination of musical choices prioritized by the musicians on the scene and the continued support for a group of musical ideas. Individuals certainly ...
Latin Jazz Conversations: Pete Escovedo (Part 2)
Music has a funny way of changing over time--the ebbs and flows of creativity bring different ideas onto a musicians plate, forcing them to deal with it. Any musician has the option of ignoring the changes in popular taste, but they run the risk of becoming antiquated. Steadfast adherence to stylistic norms are important in some ...
