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Interview: Gary Burton (Part 3)
By the time Gary Burton left the George Shearing Quintet to join Stan Getz in 1964, he had perfected the art of the short, concise solo. But while a compact solo was essential for Shearing's group, Gary needed a completely different approach that rested more heavily on comping--the art of accompanying a soloist--for Getz. [Illustration of ...
Latin Jazz Conversations: Zaccai Curtis (Part 1)
A childhood immersed in great musical experiences sets the stage for the emergence of a great musician. Listening can be a powerful way to peek interest in a young person, and the more time they spend hearing music, the more it will resonate with them. The more interested a child becomes, the more likely that they ...
Paul McCartney: From Wings to the West Wing
Tonight's “Paul McCartney: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in Performance at the White House"--premiering at 8 p.m., and then repeating all week on PBS stations--had us digging through the stacks, looking for favorites from throughout his career. (Click through the titles for complete reviews.)GOOD EVENING NEW YORK CITY (2009): There ...
Kees Hazevoet: Holland's Uncommon Observer
Pianist, multi-instrumentalist and improviser Kees Hazevoet was born in Amsterdam in 1948, and grew up in a family situation that welcomed both musical expression and an appreciation of nature. Hazevoet began his studies on piano quite young (his mother played the instrument as well). “I liked to play in the open air, so I bought myself ...
Lage Lund: Looking Forward
by Matthew Warnock
Growing up in Norway, a young Lage Lund dreamt of moving to New York, though not to play guitar, but to break dance in the NY subway system. Luckily for jazz guitar fans, this dream was never realized. Instead, Lund picked up the guitar at the age of thirteen and hasn't looked back. Since then, he ...
Al Jarreau's Recovery 'Going Well'
Jazz star Al Jarreau's recovery is “going well" following his recent health scare and he could be released from hospital as soon as this weekend, according to his doctor.The 70-year-old Grammy winner had been receiving treatment at a hospital in the French Alps following his collapse last week, moments before his set at a ...
Interview: Gary Burton (Part 2)
Between 1960 and 1963, Gary Burton went from a kid who practiced the vibes with a tape recorder to a musician who recorded with established jazz artists. Gary came of age at just the right moment. Many of these artists were seeking a cooler, more contemporary sound, and Gary, in his late teens, represented the future. ...
Remembering Sal Maida, Sam Farkas
With a busy June and early July, this log edition was delayed. But by no means should it be ignored or dropped by the wayside.Two Capital District jazz musicians died within days of one another in June and both were significant to this region of New York State and to me.Pianist Salvatore ...
Steve Cardenas: From K.C. to N.Y.C.
by Matthew Warnock
Kansas City has had a long and storied place in jazz history. From Count Basie, to Charlie Parker and Lester Young, some of the best and brightest in the genre have either been raised or cut their teeth in K.C. While there seems to be an historical tinge to the city whenever its contribution to jazz ...
Interview: Gary Burton (Part 1)
In the 1960s, vibraphonist Gary Burton bridged three jazz gaps. In 1960 he was the link between jazz and country. In 1964 he helped link jazz and bossa nova. And in 1967, he began to link jazz and rock, becoming one of the earliest exponents of jazz-rock fusion. [Photo by Karlheinz Kluter] From his earliest recordings, ...
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