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Jane Ira Bloom: Wingwalker
by Greg Simmons
Saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom is a first-class improviser and composer, and delivers a compelling case for herself on Wingwalker. Full of inventive original compositions, fine performances, and Bloom's rich, natural tone, this record is a standout. Although the soprano saxophone is less frequently heard, this record boldly demands its place at the table with its curved-bell ...
Jane Ira Bloom: Wingwalker
by Wilbert Sostre
There is not a dull or cliché moment on Jane Ira Bloom's fourteenth album, Wingwalker. Her sound has been described as futuristic, and there is certainly some of that on tracks like “Frontiers in Science" and “Live Sports." But, most of all, Bloom is a master composer and musician with a truly unique sound. All compositions ...
Jane Ira Bloom: Wingwalker
by Dan Bilawsky
The soprano saxophone often gets a raw deal. Many people see it as a relic from the early ages of jazz, a smooth jazz delivery method or a secondary axe that's only to be used when their alto saxophone, tenor saxophone or clarinet needs a break. While these attitudes are prevalent throughout a large portion of ...
Jane Ira Bloom releases new CD "Wingwalker" (OTL140) in January 2011
Soprano saxophonist/ composer Jane Ira Bloom releases her latest CD Wingwalker on the Outline label in January 2011. The album features long-time bandmates pianist Dawn Clement, bassist Mark Helias, and drummer Bobby Previte. Jazz media interested in receiving advance review copies of the CD should email [email protected] with their email address. About Jane Ira ...
Take Five With Colin Dean
by AAJ Staff
Meet Colin Dean:Colin Dean was born and raised in Long Island, New York. The son of a drummer, he has been surrounded by music his entire life. He attended the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City and received a BFA in jazz performance in May 2006. ...
Jane Ira Bloom Trio with Mark Helias & Bobby Previte at Cornelia Street Cafe on June 13th
Soprano saxophonist, composer and former NASA artist Jane Ira Bloom brings her trio to Cornelia Street Cafe for the first time on June 13th with long-time bandmates bassist Mark Helias and drummer Bobby Previte. They're fresh out of the recording studio with new compositions from Bloom's latest project that jetison the band into zero-g and beyond. ...
Assaf Hakimi: Some Other Day
by Eyal Hareuveni
Bassist Assaf Hakimi recorded Some Other Day at the end of a seven-year stint in New York, just prior to his return to Israel. During that time he studied at the New School with such esteemed teachers as Junior Mance, Doug Weiss, Jane Ira Bloom and Billy Harper. For his debut, Hakimi summons some of his ...
Take Five With Yvonnick Prene
by AAJ Staff
Meet Yvonnick Prene:Yvonnick is a freelance chromatic harmonica player based in New York. Since 2007 Yvonnick has obtained a Master degree in music from Sorbonne Paris IV University, recorded and performed around the world with internationally acclaimed artist such as Alexandre Tassel, Laurent de Wilde, Manu Katche, Romain Pilon, Art Hirahara, Dan Aran, Itai ...
