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John Medeski

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Keyboard master John Medeski thrives on the unpredictable, a trait that has kept his work with the trailblazing trio Medeski Martin & Wood (MMW) fresh and surprising for more than twenty years. With A Different Time, his first solo piano project, Medeski once again takes his sound in a completely unexpected direction – unexpected even to him. “I had a more eclectic record in mind,” Medeski says. “I wanted to put out something that would be more representative of what my live solo concerts are like.” Instead, A Different Time is a far more introspective, meditative collection than fans of MMW’s lively, groove-driven music might expect

Album

Gnosis: The Inner Light

Label: Tzadik
Released: 2021
Track listing: Gnosis; Poimandres; Dance of the Cross; Three Forms of First Thought; Kephalaia; Parthian Songs; Prayer of the Messenger; Sophia=Wisdom.

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Article: Live Review

John Zorn at 70 at Great American Music Hall

Read "John Zorn at 70 at Great American Music Hall" reviewed by Roy Strassman


Zorn at 70 Great American Music Hall San Francisco, CA August 30-September 3, 2023 Day One, August 30, 2023 “Breaking Ground" with John Medeski and Dave Lombardo Last night, the intergalactic Starship John Zorn descended from New York into San Francisco for a five- night residency at San Francisco's ...

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Article: Interview

Cindy Blackman Santana: Rhythmic And Musical Force

Read "Cindy Blackman Santana: Rhythmic And Musical Force" reviewed by R.J. DeLuke


It's the 1980s in New York City. It's the place to be for musicians looking to make a name for themselves with hopes of finding steady gigs and recording dates. Drummer Cindy Blackman (long before her marriage to Carlos Santana) is there, fresh out of Berklee College of Music. She's there to meet people, ...

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Article: Big Band in the Sky

George Russell Remembered

Read "George Russell Remembered" reviewed by Duncan Heining


How is it that one of the most significant figures in modern jazz is so often overlooked when histories of the music are written? And how come one of its most important composers is not immediately acknowledged when jazz is discussed? Therein hang a number of tangled tales. The centenary of composer, musician, bandleader, ...

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News: Education

New England Conservatory’s Contemporary Musical Arts Program Shines A Spotlight On Alumni Including Aoife O’Donovan, Sarah Jarosz, John Medeski

New England Conservatory’s Contemporary Musical Arts Program Shines A Spotlight On Alumni Including Aoife O’Donovan, Sarah Jarosz, John Medeski

New England Conservatory’s Contemporary Musical Arts program showcases the musical achievements of department alumni with Coast to Coast, a month-long celebration June 1 – 30, 2023. Featured are artists in a wide array of genres including jazz, folk, klezmer, Indian classical, bluegrass, original music and more. “We couldn’t think of a better way to cap our ...

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Article: Live Review

Festival International de Musique Actuelle de Victoriaville 2023

Read "Festival International de Musique Actuelle de Victoriaville 2023" reviewed by Mike Chamberlain


Festival International de Musique Actuelle de Victoriaville Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada May 18-21, 2023 This year's 39th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Victoriaville (FIMAV) was characterized by a new performance space, a good number of noteworthy performances, and trepidation about the future of the festival following artistic director Michel ...

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Article: Live Review

Big Ears Festival 2023

Read "Big Ears Festival 2023" reviewed by Mark Sullivan


Big Ears Festival Knoxville, Tennesse March 30-April 2, 2023 The second full edition after the pandemic found the Big Ears Festival still growing in attendance. Organizers responded by increasing the number of venues, including new ones like the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and ones that had not been used for some time, ...

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Article: Journey into Jazz

Record Store Day 2023 Jazz Releases

Read "Record Store Day 2023 Jazz Releases" reviewed by Kyle Simpler


Record Store Day, which started in 2007, is a biannual event designed to promote independent record stores. Every Record Store Day drop features limited-edition vinyl releases in practically every genre of music. The releases, however, are offered on a limited basis, and they are available for one time only. As a result, collectors often wait in ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Zorn's Bagatelles to Garner's Mambo

Read "Zorn's Bagatelles to Garner's Mambo" reviewed by David Brown


This week, John Zorn's Bagatelles featuring Brian Marsalla, Kris Davis and John Medeski: new works by Jason Moran, Kenny Barron and Pandelis Karayorgis; Woody Herman sings with Erroll Garner; If I were a bell with Red Garland, Jo Lawry and Duke Ellington, and much more. Playlist Thelonious Monk “Esistrophy (Theme)" from Live at the ...


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