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Alphonse Mouzon: From Charleston Heights to Bel Air
by Mikayla Gilbreath
A fleeting glance at the cover of Alphonse Mouzon's CD Jazz in Bel-Air (Tenacious, 2008) gives one the impression that Mouzon was born into wealth, “with a silver spoon in his mouth." Listening to Mouzon's compositions and performance on the CD does nothing to dispel that impression. He delivers a live performance so polished and enjoyable ...
Drummer/Composer Asaf Sirkis Interviewed at AAJ....And More
Since arriving in London from Israel at the end of the end of the '90s, Asaf Sirkis has earned a reputation as one of the world's premier drummers. His scintillating stick work has sparked saxophonist Gilad Atzmon's Orient House Ensemble since its inception, as well as coloring the projects of saxophonist Tim Garland in recent years. ...
Asaf Sirkis: The Endless Realm
by Ian Patterson
Since arriving in London from Israel at the end of the end of the '90s, Asaf Sirkis has earned a reputation as one of the world's premier drummers. His scintillating stick work has sparked saxophonist Gilad Atzmon's Orient House Ensemble since its inception, as well as coloring the projects of saxophonist Tim Garland in recent years.
Legendary Bassist/Bandleader Dave Holland Interviewed at AAJ...And More
It's been a long time since Dave Holland's small hands strummed a ukulele at about the age of five, an endeavor that eventually led him to the guitar and entry in a fledgling band as a teenager around his Wolverhampton, England, home. They played rock and R&B that were popular around 1960. They also decided the ...
Il contrabbasso esploratore di Jason Ajemian
by AAJ Italy Staff
Tra i tanti talenti che la scena di Chicago degli ultimi anni ha proposto, il nome del contrabbassista Jason Ajemian si è fatto largo con discrezione, a fianco di molti colleghi come Rob Mazurek o Jeff Parker. Con un approccio che ormai è frequente nei musicisti della sua generazione, Ajemian passa con disinvoltura dal jazz più ...
Jazz St. Louis Podcasts Offer Interviews with Visiting Artists
Although it somehow escaped my notice until now, earlier this month Jazz St. Louis launched a series of podcasts featuring interviews with visiting artists performing at Jazz at the Bistro. There are two podcasts online so far, with JSL executive director Gene Dobbs Bradford conversing with pianist and singer Tony DeSare, who played the ...
Saxophonist John Richmond Interviewed at AAJ
When he originated the Monday night jazz series at The Turning Point Cafe in October of 2007, tenor and soprano saxophonist John Richmond created a space where mature jazz artists can play in the company of stylistically compatible peers. Distractions like theme-oriented programming, promotional gimmicks, or hoopla of any kind are conspicuously absent. There's a refreshing ...
John Richmond: Creating A Scene For Quality Jazz
by David A. Orthmann
Originating the Monday night jazz series at New York's The Turning Point Cafe in October of 2007, tenor and soprano saxophonist John Richmond created a space where mature jazz artists can play in the company of stylistically compatible peers. Distractions--theme-oriented programming, promotional gimmicks, or hoopla of any kind--are conspicuously absent. A refreshing lack of ...
Saxophonist Paul Shapiro Interviewed at AAJ...And More
Reed man Paul Shapiro is one of the most resourceful and versatile musicians in the vibrant New York scene. In addition to his work in the jazz world, with Phillip Johnston's Microscopic Septet and forward-thinking improvisers such as Julius Hemphill and Elliot Sharp, Shapiro is a founding member of the international musicians' cooperative, Brooklyn Funk Essentials. ...
