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George Wein's CareFusion Jazz Festival 55 a Triumph
by R.J. DeLuke
There seemed to be a distinct feeling in the air at this year's jazz festival in Newport, R.I. It would be easy to imagine that there was something in the air, because the festival that was started by impresario George Wein way back in 1954 and became the model for all to follow had suffered an ...
E.J. Strickland: In This Day
by J Hunter
Thanks to his work with Ravi Coltrane, E.J. Strickland is well-established as a talented young percussionist. Coltrane plays producer on In This Day, Strickland's debut as a leader. His compositions display an encouraging focus, and his backup band gives the project a heavyweight punch. The disc's problems come on musical and conceptual detours that hinder the ...
E.J. Strickland: In This Day
by Mark F. Turner
For those familiar with E.J. Strickland, the anticipated In This Day is well worth the wait. A striking young drummer/composer, he is well-known for his brilliant work as a member of Ravi Coltrane's premier quartet and with other artists, including his twin brother, saxophonist Marcus Strickland. With agile omni-directional traps and emotive playing in the spirit ...
30th Annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland
by Matt Marshall
30th Annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland Cleveland, Ohio April 23-May 3, 2009 Now in its 30th year, the Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland has always prided itself as much on its educational offerings as its concerts. The festival's Web site touts it as “the largest educational jazz festival in the country." This emphasis on ...
The Gregg August Large Ensemble Commissioned Series at Jazz Gallery April 10 and 11
Two nights, April 10 & 11, 2009 -- sets at 9:00 & 10:30 pm The Jazz Gallery is proud to announce the fourth event of our Large Ensemble Commissions Series: two evenings with the brilliant bassist, composer and bandleader Gregg August, who will lead the Gregg August Large Ensemble in the premiere of a newly commissioned ...
The Flipside
Album: Optimism
By Jaleel Shaw
Label: Changu Records
Released: 2008
Duration: 07:59
Jazz Musician of the Day: Jaleel Shaw
All About Jazz is celebrating Jaleel Shaw's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Jaleel ShawJaleel Shaw, alto saxophonist, is currently a member of the Roy Haynes Quartet, Charles Mingus Big Band, and performs in various clubs in New York City and abroad with various groups, including the Jaleel ...
Recent Listening: Hendelman, Shaw, Dial-Roche
In a posting a few months ago, I outlined the problem that all who write about music must face: keeping up. Nothing has changed, except that more CDs than ever are stacked throughout the office and music room. A colleague says he told a caller demanding to know when his album would be reviewed that his ...
Optimism
By Jaleel Shaw
Label: Changu Records
Released: 2008
Track listing: Flipside; Almost; In 3; Optimism; If I'm Lucky; Flight; Love for Sale; Muna's Sleeping; Muna's Dream; The Struggle; Optilude.
Fresh Sound-New Talent
by Laurel Gross
Fresh Sound-New Talent owner and founder Jordi Pujol lives in Barcelona where his label is based but he's been up all night following the US Presidential election. Speaking from his native Spain the “morning after," he expresses the hope that the selection of President Elect Barack Obama might bode well not only for America but Europe ...
