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Robert Jukic: Operation Charlie
by Jerry D'Souza
The earliest musical memories Robert Jukič has were being exposed to classical music, which provided him with a comfort zone and put him to sleep. Later, before he was old enough to pick them up, he used imaginary drum sticks to play drums, finally gravitating to the real thing when he was 12. He got an ...
Wozzeck: Act III: Comics
by Jerry D'Souza
Saxophonist Ilia Belorukov and bass guitarist Mikhail Ershov made a good move when they invited four other musicians to collaborate on 47 semi-improvised parts of what they call “sound games." The use of instruments had to be unusual, and the whole venture lasted 23 minutes.Improvisation can be fun and imaginative if the musicians key ...
Vitor Pereira Quintet: Doors
by Jerry D'Souza
Doors makes for an ambitious leader debut for guitarist Vitor Pereira, who describes a wide canvas of styles, each interpreted with an avid sense of accomplishment. Born in Porto, Portugal, Pereira first studied and played classical music, moving to London in 2004 and getting his degree in jazz. From then on he established himself ...
Thomas Buckner / Edyta Fil / Ilia Belorukov / Alexey Lapin / Juho Laitinen: Bewitched Concert
by Jerry D'Souza
Bewitched Concert was recorded by an international quintet at the Experimental Sound Gallery on November 6th, 2009. The original concept was to record the concert in two sets--the first featuring a flute solo by Edyta Fil, and the second, a group improvisation with Fil, pianist Alexey Lapin and saxophonist Ilia Belorukov. Plans changed when singer Thomas ...
Tim Langedijk Trio: November
by Jerry D'Souza
Guitarist Tim Langedijk formed his first trio in 2006, recording two CDs with bassist Udo Pannekeet and drummer Haye Jellema: 2008's Testimonials (2008) and Inside The House (2010), both on The Sands Records label. Hans van Oosterhout replaces Jellema on November, which also features the exciting pianist Jasper van 't Hof. Langedijk's contemporary compositions ...
Charles Gayle Trio: Streets
by Jerry D'Souza
The cover of Streets shows saxophonist Charles Gayle in his titular clown persona, the look on his face conveying a multitude of emotion. And that is precisely what Gayle is all about--a musician who parlays love, joy, happiness, laughter and sadness into his music.Gayle packs a wallop in his playing. His approach drives a ...
Remi Alvarez: Live at Vision Festival
by Jerry D'Souza
The Vision Festival is the premier showcase for art, dance and experimental music. Some of the finest exponents of avant-garde and free jazz perform on its stage. The atmosphere is electrifying and vibrant as it captures the expanse of the imaginations of the musicians. The unseen chord becomes a pertinent presence and the harbinger of a ...
Heddy Boubaker / Hernani Faustino: Domino Doubles
by Jerry D'Souza
Saxophonist Heddy Boubaker and bassist Hernani Faustino have more in common than their love for improvised music. Both began their musical journeys playing in rock bands, before harkening to the call of free music.Boubaker was born in Marseilles in 1963 and began what he calls experimenting with music in 1977. First came rock and ...
Dead Cat Bounce: Chance Episodes
by Jerry D'Souza
Saxophonist Matt Steckler is a man of many parts. As a musician he has led his own bands including the imaginatively titled Dead Cat Bounce and has played with some of the finest including saxophonists Anthony Braxton and Lee Konitz, and percussionist Bobby Sanabria. His varied associations and wide comfort zone are manifested in the array ...
Mark Miller: Way Down That Lonesome Road - Lonnie Johnson in Toronto 1965-1970
by Jerry D'Souza
Way Down That Lonesome Road: Lonnie Johnson in Toronto 1965-1970Mark MillerPaper; 160 pagesISBN 978-1-55128-148-3The Mercury Press2011 The life of singer and guitarist Lonnie Johnson has been chronicled well enough for a blues performer. But leave it to Mark Miller to find an adjunct ...
