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Article: Live Review

Craig Taborn Trio at the Vortex, London, England

by John Sharpe
January 21, 2010

Craig Taborn Trio Vortex London, England December 7, 2009 Judging by the number of young musicians in the audience, pianist Craig Taborn has something of a reputation among the cognoscenti. That many of them were pianists too just whetted the appetite even more for his leadership debut in the UK ...

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Niu's 1st International Bangkok Jazz Festival, Dec. 11-12, 2009

by Ian Patterson
January 5, 2010

Niu's 1st International Bangkok Jazz Festival Baan Silom, Bangkok.

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Article: Year in Review

J Hunter's Best Jazz Discs of 2009

by J Hunter
December 30, 2009

It's that time again--the season for relentless bell-ringers, wild-eyed consumers, and end-of-year countdown lists. The latter category can actually be helpful for last-minute shoppers who want to give someone “the best of everything." However, a little background info never hurts the buying process. As such, here's one more countdown for Best Jazz Discs of 2009. #10 ...

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News: Interview

MMW Keyboardist John Medeski Interviewed at AAJ and More!

December 28, 2009

The Medeski, Martin & Wood band, one that has amassed followers like a snowball rolling down a mountain of wet snow since its emergence on the scene over 18 years ago, is one of those exceptional organizations that doesn't stick to playing what might be expected by its audiences. They don't play it safe, instead choosing ...

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Article: Interview

John Medeski: Strong as Ever with MMW

by R.J. DeLuke
December 28, 2009

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Article: Interview

Christian McBride: Getting the Inside Straight

by Esther Berlanga-Ryan
November 24, 2009

If we think about it for a little while, it's possible to believe that there is something almost mystic and undeniably powerful about jazz. The way it developed through the years and its constant ignition-like energy; the creativity of those who lead the way and those who continue the journey today; the improvisation that takes over ...

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Article: Live Review

Ari Hoenig Quartet: Niu's Jazz & Blues Bar, Bangkok

by Ian Patterson
November 20, 2009

Ari Hoenig Quartet Niu's Jazz & Blues Bar Silom, Bangkok, Thailand November 5, 2009 There is no other drummer quite like New Yorker Ari Hoenig. Watching him play is like marveling at a cross between Animal, the wild drummer of Muppets fame, and Max Roach. His approach to drumming ...

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Article: Multiple Reviews

Joey Baron: Heaven on Earth, Stolas & Dream Dance

by George Kanzler
November 7, 2009

James Carter/John Medeski/Christian McBride/Adam Rogers/Joey BaronHeaven on EarthHalf Note2009 Masada Quintet Featuring Joe LovanoStolasTzadik2009 Enrico Pieranunzi / Marc Johnson / Joey BaronDream DanceCAMJazz2009

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Article: Multiple Reviews

Let's Party: Anthony Wilson Trio, Joel Frahm & Bruce Katz, James Carter et al.

by J Hunter
November 5, 2009

Just because summer is long gone doesn't mean the other three seasons have to be a marathon of dreariness. The calendar's got plenty of reasons to party--Christmas, New Year's Eve, or (for college students) the odd Tuesday that needs freshening up. It's only logical that parties need party music, so here are three “musical guests," all ...

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Article: Live Review

Guelph Jazz Festival & Colloquium 2009

by Kurt Gottschalk
October 6, 2009

Guelph Jazz Festival & ColloquiumGuelph, OntarioSeptember 9-13, 2009The Guelph Jazz Festival and Colloquium devoted itself this year to trying to unpack an idea so common that it is at once crucial and cliché: whether the practice of music-making might have world-changing implications. Through presentations on (for example) gang intervention in South Africa through ...