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Vibraphonist-composer Dave Shank Assembles Veteran Crew For His Latest Swinging Quintet Offering, "Soundproof"
On Soundproof (to be released September 27th by Rhombus Records), vibraphonist Dave Shank showcases ten new compositions that feature the highly interactive, swinging interplay of a stellar quintet comprised of bassist John Patitucci, pianist Barry Miles, drummer Terry Silverlight and saxophonist Mike Migliore. From start to finish, Shank and his veteran crew exhibit a remarkable chemistry ...
Kurt Elling: The Gate
by John Kelman
Kurt Elling The Gate Concord Music Group 2011 It's amazing how small age differences can impact on the music that resonates in our youth--experiencing it after the fact being so different than living in its time. For 43 year-old vocalist Kurt Elling, the music that reached his young, impressionable ...
Inntoene Festival: Diersbach, Austria, June 10-12, 2011
by Sebastian Scotney
Inntoene Festival 2011 Diersbach, Austria June 10-12, 2011 I overheard a conversation at the Inntoene Festival in Austria. In a mock-incredulous tone, one New York musician was asking another: “Straight up. You're telling me. That this whole farm place. Is owned. By a trombonist?!“ Cue laughter and the ...
Take Five With Edward Simon
by AAJ Staff
Meet Edward Simon: The process by which Simon became an internationally regarded jazz musician began in the small coastal town of Cardon, Venezuela, where he grew up surrounded by the sounds of Latin and Caribbean music. Born in 1969, Simon credits his father, Hadsy, for developing his passion for music and supporting him and ...
Clifford Lamb: One
by Larry Taylor
It's a pleasure to discover a jazz performer. whose style is unique. Pianist Clifford Lamb is in this category as he displays in One. Hailing from Oakland, California, he has put together San Francisco Bay area musicians, Darrell Green on drums and Ron Belcher, bass, who help considerably to bring out his individualistic touch. ...
Chick Corea: Creative Giant
by Esther Berlanga-Ryan
Virtuosity is a beautiful thing. One would somehow like to believe that anybody can learn how to play any given instrument with delicate, enchanting energy; but truth be told, some are simply born with a gift that most can only dream of. The ability to amaze others through music, enriching the hearts and widening the creative ...
Kenny Werner: Balloons
by John Kelman
Times sure have been tough for pianist Kenny Werner, and yet, he seems to be turning tragedy into triumph, mining the depths of emotion caused by the accidental death of his daughter, Katheryn, in 2006. While he's been playing in the years since, he was noticeably quiet on the recording front until No Beginning, No End ...
Take Five With Mike Rood
by AAJ Staff
Meet Mike Rood:Born into a musical family, Mike has always been immersed in music. He has been playing guitar since he was seven, and his early influences include Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix. Mike also studied classical piano for 13 years, performing in dozens of recitals and competitions. He won the Nicolas Flagello ...
Pianist Manuel Valera with The Tom Tallitsch Quartet at Miles Jazz Cafe (NYC) on Thursday, April 7th
Miles Jazz Cafe NYC Thursday, April 7th 9:30-11:30pm 212 East 52nd Street New York, NY 10022-6201 (212) 371-7657 Subway: Lexington Av/53 St Tom Tallitsch—Saxophones Manuel Valera—Piano Peter Brendler—Bass David Ashkenazy—Drums Cuban pianist, bandleader, composer and arranger, Manuel Valera ...
Suzanne Pittson: Out of the Hub: The Music of Freddie Hubbard
by Wilbert Sostre
The vocalese and scatting tradition is alive and well in singer Suzanne Pittson. With Out of the Hub: The Music of Freddie Hubbard, Pittson continues to establish herself as one of the best singers on today's jazz scene. Out of the Hub includes tunes written by or associated with trumpet legend Freddie Hubbard, with ...
