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Article: Live Review

Ottawa Jazz Festival 2009: Days 4-6, June 28-30, 2009

by John Kelman
July 2, 2009

Days 1-3 | Days 4-6 Amina Claudine Myers / Gary Burton Quartet Revisited John Roney Silverbirch Project / Julian Lage / Enrico Rava-Stefano Bollani DuoAndy Milne/Benoît Delbecq Crystal Magnets / Sylvain Kassap QuartetTD Canada Trust Ottawa International Jazz Festival Ottawa, Ontario, Canada June 25-27, 2009 ...

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Article: Album Review

Azure: When She Smiles

Read "When She Smiles" reviewed by Ian Patterson

by Ian Patterson
July 2, 2009

Azure is a Netherlands-based quartet formed in 2006, and When She Smiles is its second release. Nine original compositions--seven penned by pianist Pierre-Francois Blanchard, and two by guitarist Rogier Schneemann--take the quartet through lyrical terrain. Although there are no overbearing influences on the music, there is a classical jazz overtone to much of the playing, and ...

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News: Interview

Saxophonist Chris Potter Interviewed at AAJ...And More

June 29, 2009

Saxophonist Chris Potter, at age 38, has long been fast-tracked to the head of his class to become regarded as one of the strongest players on the scene. It doesn't seem that long ago that he was first making waves on recordings, and then became part of the superb Dave Holland quintet, where his strengths were ...

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Article: Interview

Chris Potter: Way Above Ground with Underground

by R.J. DeLuke
June 29, 2009

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Article: Music and the Creative Spirit

Bill Frisell: The Quiet Genius

by Lloyd N. Peterson Jr.
June 24, 2009

If there is a given within the music of guitarist Bill Frisell, it's the honest approach in every note he composes and plays. There are no compromises. His magical world of creativity incorporates yet transcends all styles and genres of music, and as one of today's most original and innovative composers, he has created a unique ...

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Article: Interview

Marian McPartland: Living Through the History

by Maxwell Chandler
June 1, 2009

Marian McPartland, whose personal artistic history is deeply entwined with that of jazz, continues writing, touring and educating. Following her muse, she has encountered a who's who of jazz while leaving her own indelible mark on the music. Her radio program, Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz, is the longest running show on National Public Radio, and she ...

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Article: Album Review

Chuck Loeb: Between 2 Worlds

Read "Between 2 Worlds" reviewed by Martin Gladu

by Martin Gladu
May 19, 2009

As its title suggests, Between 2 Worlds finds guitarist Chuck Loeb's sublimated split personality at last openly revealed. A household name in smooth jazz circles, the former Steps Ahead luminary this time throws the dice with a program heavier on the straight-ahead jazz component that composes the core of his musical upbringing. Does this project mark ...

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News: Award / Grant

JJA's 13th Annual Jazz Awards - Join Us!

May 18, 2009

Mark your calendar! 13th Annual JJA Jazz Awards June 16, 2009 3:00-6:00pm at The Jazz Standard 116 E. 27th Street New York, NY Join us at the JJA's 13th Annual Jazz Awards as we... Announce our 2009 award winners (see nominees below) Honor winners and nominees ...

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Article: Multiple Reviews

Bill Frisell: Hemispheres & The Stars Are All New Songs, Vol. 1

by Kurt Gottschalk
May 9, 2009

Jim Hall & Bill Frisell with Scott Colley & Joey Baron Hemispheres ArtistShare 2008 Jakob Bro The Stars Are All New Songs, Vol. 1 Loveland Records 2008 Bill Frisell no ...

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With Dennis Moss

by AAJ Staff
April 19, 2009

Meet Dennis Moss: Dennis Moss is a Seattle-based jazz guitarist. He has performed for many private events and has performed in venues such as McCaw Hall at the Seattle Center, Soundbridge Music Discovery Center at Benaroya Hall, Legion Hall, VIRGINIA V Historic Ship and PONCHO Hall. Dennis currently leads his own groups, performs as a solo ...