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Article: Interview

Nikki Iles: Meditation and Collaboration

by Bruce Lindsay
April 2, 2012

Pianist and composer Nikki Iles describes herself as one of the “not-so-young-anymore generation" of British jazz musicians--a fair comment, in chronological terms, from a musician born in the mid-'60s. But more importantly, she's a musician of experience, expertise and talent, viewed with great respect by players across the world. Iles' self-description does seem to be typical ...

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Article: Album Review

Jeff Williams: Another Time

Read "Another Time" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
January 4, 2012

Drummer Jeff Williams' affiliation with New York City's fabled loft scene, amid stints with saxophonist Dave Liebman's revered 1970s band Lookout Farm, is but one highlight of a sprawling career positioned in numerous jazz-based platforms. On this quartet date, featuring an impressive supporting lineup, Williams draws a paradox of sorts via subtle complexities often filtered through ...

Album

Another Time

By Jeff Williams

Label: Whirlwind Recordings
Released: 2011
Track listing: Search Me; She Can't Be A Spy; Double Life; Purple, Blue And Red; Fez; Under The Radar; Go Where You're Watching; Another Time.

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Article: Year in Review

David A. Orthmann's Best Releases of 2011

by David A. Orthmann
December 20, 2011

2011 was another banner year for newly recorded jazz. My favorites in no particular order... New Tricks Alternate Side (New Tricks Records) Jeff Williams Another Time (Whirlwind Recordings) Vinnie Cutro The Music of Duke Ellington ...

News: Event

Duane Eubanks at Society Hill Playhouse on Nov. 17th

November 9, 2011

Appearing at the new Jazz Bridge Neighborhood Concerts series Jazz at the Playhouse at Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th Street, Philadelphia on November 17th will be trumpeter Duane Eubanks and his band . One Show: 7:30-9 p.m. Admission: $10/$5 for students. No advance sales. For info: 215-517-8337 or 856-858-8914. Parking is right across the street. ...

Article: Album Review

Jeff Williams: Another Time

Read "Another Time" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
October 29, 2011

The catch-all term “playing time" is often used as a descriptor for drummers that find a steady, supportive pattern and play it ad infinitum, whether to the benefit or detriment of a band, but that definition has always been limiting. Drummer Jeff Williams, for example, has and plays impeccable time, but he paints around the lines ...

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Article: Album Review

Richard Sussman: Live At Sweet Rhythm

Read "Live At Sweet Rhythm" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
September 18, 2010

Life has few certainties, but the constant and ever-moving nature of time is one of them. Events, both miniscule and monumental, pass by and usually leave nothing more than a memory or, in the case of music, a record. Such was the case with pianist Richard Sussman's Free Fall (Inner City Records, 1978). Joined by some ...

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Article: Album Review

Richard Sussman Quintet: Live at Sweet William

Read "Live at Sweet William" reviewed by Larry Taylor

by Larry Taylor
September 18, 2010

In 1979, pianist Richard Sussman's recording Free Fall was released on Inner City to some acclaim. Now, over three decades later, Sussman brings back his band mates from the seventies to perform on Live at Sweet William. Chief among them is trumpeter Tom Harrell, who gives further evidence that he is a genius of improvisation.

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News: Interview

Bassist Ron McClure Interviewed at AAJ

February 11, 2010

Bassist Ron McClure has a practical philosophy about what he does. “Making music begins with doing your job," he says. “It's nice if you can be a hot soloist, but do your job first and do it well." These are words that the bassist has lived by for over 40 years in the jazz music business. ...