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Sarah Manning: Dandelion Clock

Read "Dandelion Clock" reviewed by Woodrow Wilkins

by Woodrow Wilkins
May 25, 2010

It may take years of listening before a music enthusiast can identify the sound of a musician, distinct and separate from others who play the same instrument. David Sanborn, Bob Mintzer and Jay Beckenstein are just a few examples of saxophonists whose voices are easily distinguished. Sarah Manning hopes to join their ranks. Manning ...

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Paul Taylor: Burnin'

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by Woodrow Wilkins
August 12, 2009

It's refreshing when a contemporary artists steps outside the box and revisits an old style of music. Even more so when it's not simply a collection of covers. Paul Taylor scores with Burnin'. A native of Denver and a musical product of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Taylor began developing his saxophone skills at ...

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Take Five With Quintin Gerard W.

by AAJ Staff
August 1, 2009

Instrument(s):Saxophones, flute, keyboards. Teachers and/or influences? Earl Turbinton (teacher), Rick Margitza (teacher), Kenny Garrett (teacher), Dexter Gordon (influence), Miles Davis (influence).I knew I wanted to be a musician when... I first heard my older brother perform in the local high school marching band. He played clarinet and my ...

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Chuck Loeb: Between 2 Worlds

Read "Between 2 Worlds" reviewed by Woodrow Wilkins

by Woodrow Wilkins
March 26, 2009

A knock on smooth jazz is that it's too bland--safe for those who don't fully appreciate instrumental music, but boring to those who do. Once in a while an artist whose music fits within the format breaks from the pack. Enter guitarist Chuck Loeb. Over the years, Loeb has associated with many across ...

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