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Article: Interview

Bobby Zankel: Peaceful Jazz Warrior

by Victor L. Schermer
September 6, 2010

For many decades, Philadelphia has been home to a cadre of multi-generational jazz musicians who go on year-after-year composing, arranging and performing some of the best, highest level music to be heard anywhere. This tradition is exemplified in no better way than by alto saxophonist, composer and bandleader Bobby Zankel. Zankel apprenticed with legendary ...

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News: Recording

The Johnny Coles Discography

August 29, 2010

For reasons that cannot be fully explained or quantified, some of the most personal soloists in jazz remain out of the spotlight despite their accomplishments. There is no better example in modern jazz than the trumpeter Johnny Coles (1926-1997), an insiders' favorite barely known to the general public. A native of Philadelphia, a contemporary of Jimmy ...

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Article: Live Review

Oliver Lake, Reggie Workman, Andrew Cyrille & Irene Schweizer: Trio 3 in Amsterdam

by John Sharpe
December 4, 2009

Oliver Lake, Reggie Workman, Andrew Cyrille & Irene Schweizer Bimhuis Amsterdam October 19, 2009 Trio 3 comprises familiar faces on the European concert circuit. The group's earliest release was a concert appearance from the 1992 Swiss Willisau festival, and it has been making regular European tours ever since. Tonight ...

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News: Event

Jazz in June: An Evening with Uri Caine

May 17, 2009

Jazz in June: An Evening with Uri Caine Join us for an evening of savory food, wine and exceptional music with Grammy-nominated jazz pianist and composer, Uri Caine. Enjoy a rare opportunity to experience this groundbreaking performer in an intimate setting while benefiting cutting-edge advocacy for people living with HIV/AIDS. All proceeds from this event will ...

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Little Johnny C

By Johnny Coles

Label: Blue Note Records
Released: 2006
Track listing: 01. Little Johnny C - 5:09; 02. Hobo Joe - 8:12; 03. Jano - 7:20; 04. My Secret Passion - 7:07; 05. Heavy Legs - 5:57; 06. So Sweet My Little Girl - 6:27. Tutte le composizioni sono di Duke Pearson

Article: Album Review

Johnny Coles: Little Johnny C

by AAJ Italy Staff
August 3, 2006

Scavando in queste session del 1963, troviamo un solista di tromba squisito, dal racconto ellittico, ammiccante. Il sound è fine, quasi vaporoso, ma non manca di carattere. E’ sulla linea del Miles anni '50, quasi ansioso di liberarsi di quel fascino che attanagliava tutti i trombettisti di introspettivo lirismo. D’altra parte, Coles aveva contribuito alle trame ...

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