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Article: Album Review

Diana Krall: Quiet Nights

Read "Quiet Nights" reviewed by Marcia Hillman

by Marcia Hillman
May 30, 2009

Diana Krall's new CD arrives just in time to greet the “lazy, hazy days" and nights of summer. On this outing, she is on vocals and piano, accompanied by Anthony Wilson on guitar, bassist John Clayton, drummer Jeff Hamilton, percussionist Paulinho Da Costa and a lush orchestra consisting of a full string section augmented by flutes, ...

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Article: Big Band Report

Bud Shank: A Voice for the Ages

by Jack Bowers
April 29, 2009

I'll always have fond memories of the 2007 Prescott (Arizona) Jazz Summit, as it was the last time I had the great pleasure of seeing and hearing the phenomenal alto saxophonist Bud Shank doing what he did best: enfolding an entire audience in the palm of his hand with a seemingly endless stream of irrepressible notes ...

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News: Music Industry

Ray Brown Defined the Modern Jazz Rhythm Section

April 16, 2009

Grammy Award-winning double-bassist Ray Brown was a leader in defining the modern jazz rhythm section -- in addition to being a first-rate soloist. His unique dynamic and innate sense of swing graced performances by Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson and countless others. Raymond Matthews Brown was born October 13, 1926, in Pittsburgh, PA ...

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Article: Album Review

Claudio Roditi: Brazilliance x 4

Read "Brazilliance x 4" reviewed by Dr. Judith Schlesinger

by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
April 3, 2009

Brazilliance x 4 is only the tenth release from Resonance Records, an arm of the non-profit “Rising Stars Foundation" which aims to showcase new talent. Although trumpeter Claudio Roditi has been well-known and much-loved within the Brazilian music community, he has not been nearly as visible to the general public. His latest is likely to change ...

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News: Recording

Diana Krall's "Quiet Nights" Available March 31

March 19, 2009

Some music is intended to paint a romantic scene--a candlelit dinner, a walk along a moonlit beach. Quiet Nights--Diana Krall's twelfth album--ain't about that. Using Brazil as a musical point of reference, the award-winning pianist and singer is not suggesting a night out; she means to stay in. “It's not coy. It's not 'peel me a ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Monty Alexander Offers Rare Los Angeles Performances

February 16, 2009

Don't miss Monty Alexander in a rare Los Angeles performance! Two very special nights -- Two very different programs Friday, February 20th -- 35th Year Reunion of the Monty Alexander Trio Featuring John Clayton and Jeff Hamilton. Saturday, February 21st -- Jazz & Roots featuring Courtney Panton (electric bass), Wendel Ferraro (guitar/vocals), Hassan Shukur (bass), Herlin ...

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You and the Night and the Music

By Jackie Ryan

Label: OpenArt Productions
Released: 2007
Track listing: You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To The Very Thought of You Something Happens To Me Bésame Mucho Let There Be Love Wild Is The Wind Moonlight The Best Is Yet To Come You And The Night and The Music You Are There I Just Found Out About Love Never Let Me Go I Know That You Know While We're Young

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Blues & Beyond

By Joe Williams

Label: BHM Productions
Released: 2007
Track listing: Everyday I Have The Blues; Ol' Man River; I've Got It Bad; Bag's Groove; Since I Fell For You; Dearly Beloved; You Are So Beautiful; Smack Dab In The Middle; Reverence; It Don't Mean A Thing; If I Were A Bell; Honeysuckle Rose; Jimmy's Blues; Hallelujah I Love Her So;

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From Studio 4, Cologne, Germany

By Jeff Hamilton

Label: Azica Records
Released: 2006
Track listing: Yano; I've Never Been in Love Before; A Felicidade; Lullaby of the Leaves; Too Close for Comfort; So Many Stars; Epistrophy; Autumn Nocturne; Moonglow; 2nd Street Samba.

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Article: Shrinktunes

Jeff Hamilton: Sound Painter

by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
May 9, 2006

If Jeff Hamilton isn't the world's greatest living drummer, he's on the short list for coronation. For the past five years, he's been in Modern Drummer's top five (#1 in 2004 and 2006), and was #4 in the most recent Jazz Times readers' poll. Whether you think such polls reflect true quality or just recent visibility, ...