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News: Performance / Tour

Italian Jazz Days - Oct 12-22 - New York City To Washington D.C.

Italian Jazz Days - Oct 12-22 - New York City To Washington D.C.

ITALIAN JAZZ DAYS OCT 12-22, 2013 New York City To Washington DC TwinsMusic Enterprises is proud to announce the annual cultural celebration - Italian Jazz Days 2013 - October 12-22, 2013. Thanks to the involvement of Italian Cultural Institute of New York and the Italian nonprofit organization, C-Jam Music, this year the ...

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Article: Album Review

Ron Aprea Sextet: Remembering Blakey

Read "Remembering Blakey" reviewed by Edward Blanco

by Edward Blanco

Legendary New York alto saxophonist Ron Aprea is recognized as much for his skills as an arranger, composer, record producer and band leader as he is known for his superb musicianship. On Remembering Blakey, Aprea brings to the fore all of his talents in churning out a monster album that pays homage to the leader of ...

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Article: Extended Analysis

Terry Klinefelter: Zingaro

Read "Terry Klinefelter: Zingaro" reviewed by Victor L. Schermer

by Victor L. Schermer

Pianist, composer and arranger Terry Klinefelter deserves greater recognition, and this album shows why. Based in the Philadelphia area with her long-time spouse, bassist Paul Klinefelter, she has brought together a cadre of the finest instrumentalists and vocalists for a collection of music that resonates with the heart. With her adept piano playing at the center, ...

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News: Event

Jammin' for Jazz Bridge @ Chris' Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia on Friday, April 27th!

Jammin' for Jazz Bridge @ Chris' Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia on Friday, April 27th!

Jazz Bridge, a non-profit helping local professional jazz and blues musicians from the Greater Philadelphia Metro area in crisis, will present its 7th annual fundraiser Jammin' for Jazz Bridge at Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19102, on Friday April 27th starting at 8:00 p.m. Saxophonist Jerry Weldon will be kicking off the festivities ...

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Article: Live Review

53rd Monterey Jazz Festival: A Distinctive New Orleans Flavor

Read "53rd Monterey Jazz Festival: A Distinctive New Orleans Flavor" reviewed by Larry Taylor

by Larry Taylor

To summarize the high spots of the 2010 Monterey Jazz Festival would certainly take more than one lead paragraph. From Sept. 17 through 19 at the Monterey, California, Fairgrounds, there was a pervasive New Orleans spirit in the air and the music. This was emphasized by the appearances of Trombone Shorty on Saturday afternoon, and Harry ...

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Article: Interview

Mickey Roker: You Never Lose the Blues

Read "Mickey Roker: You Never Lose the Blues" reviewed by Victor L. Schermer

by Victor L. Schermer

Drummer Mickey Roker is a mainstay and icon of the jazz world, having a played with Dizzy Gillespie, the Modern Jazz Quartet, Lee Morgan, and many of the other signature groups of modern jazz. Yet he has always maintained his Philadelphia roots, and is and has been a regular at Ortlieb's Jazzhaus in that ...

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Article: Album Review

Freddy Cole: The Dreamer In Me

Read "The Dreamer In Me" reviewed by Marcia Hillman

by Marcia Hillman

This CD ably captures Freddy Cole in a live set at New York”s Dizzy's Club Coca Cola, from February 2008. Cole sings his way through a selection of non-overdone material, accompanying himself on piano on five of the tracks (the remaining piano chores delightfully handled by John DiMartino). The rest of the band includes Jerry Weldon ...

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Article: Album Review

Joey DeFrancesco: Joey D!

Read "Joey D!" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers

Joey DeFrancesco, who has graduated from heir-apparent to undisputed king among contemporary jazz organists, is in his element here, presiding over a trio comprised of himself, undervalued tenor saxophonist Jerry Weldon and reliable drummer Byron Landham. Rest assured DeFrancesco's nimble fingers are as virtuosic as ever, and there's no need to fret about the slender rhythm ...

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Well-Done!

By Jerry Weldon

Label: Dex Jazz
Released: 2008
Track listing: State of the Union; On A Misty Night; The Easy Out; To Marie; Tangerine; Mona Lisa; Filthy McNasty; Do You Know A Good Thing?

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Article: Live Review

Jerry Weldon at The Turning Point Cafe, Piermont, NY

Read "Jerry Weldon at The Turning Point Cafe, Piermont, NY" reviewed by David A. Orthmann

by David A. Orthmann

Jerry Weldon The Turning Point Cafe Piermont, New York September 22, 2008 During some inspired moments towards the end of an hour-long set, tenor saxophonist Jerry Weldon lumbered across the stage, crouched low, the bell of the horn nearly pointed at the ground. Earthbound and restless in equal measure, the ...


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