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Dave Douglas: Convergence
by AAJ Staff
Even if you consider yourself only marginally knowledgeable about modern jazz, there remains virtually no valid excuse for not having heard of trumpeter/composer Dave Douglas. Over the past 5 years Douglas' recordings have appeared on numerous yearly “best of “ lists including those of the New York Times, the Village Voice and All About Jazz. His ...
Legendary Jazz Saxophonist Jimmy Heath Is Interviewed As Part Of Juilliard's "Conversations In Jazz" Lecture Series Monday, December 2 At 7 PM In Juilliard's Paul Hall
Juilliard Jazz Ensembles Perform Afro-Cuban/Brazilian Music Monday, December 9 At 8 Pm In Paul Hall Legendary jazz saxophonist Jimmy Heath is interviewed as part of The Juilliard School's Conversations in Jazz lecture series on Monday, December 2 at 7 PM in the School's Paul Hall. Mr. Heath was recipient of an Honorary Doctorate degree from The ...
Interview with Junior Mance at Yehoodi.com
Yehoodi.com presents an exclusive interview with legendary jazz pianist Junior Mance. Junior reminisces about growing up with jazz in Chicago, playing at the Savoy Ballroom, what defines “swing" versus “the blues," and the “100 Magic Fingers" among other topics. Alternating between storytelling and demonstrating on the piano, the 53 minute interview is a lively history lesson ...
Compatible Quotes: Joe Zawinul
One day I heard a pianist play “Honeysuckle Rose," ...and I was hooked. I said, “What is that?" He said, “jazz," which was a word I had never heard, and I asked him to spell it for me. My life was changed after that. --Joe Zawinul I am an improviser... I improvise music. Whatever you want ...
Focusing the Spotlight: A Little Bit More About Coto Pincheira
Our current Spotlight Artist, Coto Pincheira brings a cutting edge modern Latin Jazz sound to the forefront of his compositions through his current release The Sonido Moderno Project. He combines the best elements of fusion, Afro-Cuban music, and jazz improvisation into an intriguing mix, proving that the Latin Jazz world holds plenty of room for innovation. ...
Makin' It Happen - Farnell Newton
The first time I saw Farnell Newton I had no idea who he was, but he made a big impression on me. I was in Portland for the night and dropped by Jimmy Maks to catch the Mel Brown Sextet. The band was cookin right along and I was enjoying the show greatly. Then a trumpet ...
Austin Chronicle Cover Story: Aural History Hannibal Lokumbe and Jeff Lofton's Jazz Parallels by Raoul Hernandez February 12, 2010
Austin Chronicle Aural History Hannibal Lokumbe and Jeff Lofton's Jazz Traditionalism BY RAOUL HERNANDEZ Photo by John Anderson “I don't know him," admitted Jeff Lofton of Hannibal Lokumbe a few weeks before this issue's cover shoot. “That's somebody I'd like to connect with and play with, because he's a great player and he's played with some ...
