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Article: Album Review

Stefon Harris / David Sanchez / Christian Scott: Ninety Miles

Read "Ninety Miles" reviewed by John Kelman

by John Kelman

They're all relative youngsters in a jazz world that still finds nonagenarians like Dave Brubeck hitting the summer festival circuit. Tenor saxophonist David Sánchez may be the elder statesman on the marquis of Ninety Miles, with vibraphonist Stefon Harris in the middle position at 38 and trumpeter Christian Scott still on the shy side of 30, ...

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Article: Live Review

Montreal Jazz Festival 2011

Read "Montreal Jazz Festival 2011" reviewed by John Kelman

by John Kelman

Days 1-3 | Days 4- 6 Festival International de Jazz de Montréal Montreal, Canada June 25- July 4, 2011After a hiatus in 2010, in order to take a three-week Norwegian road trip, it's great to get back to the festival that the Guinness Book of Records calls “The biggest ...

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News: Recording

Brian Adler's Helium Project - "Phase 1"

Brian Adler's Helium Project - "Phase 1"

By Richard B. Kamins For a fairly young man, drummer-composer Brian Adler has had a busy life. He's studied with such modern “masters" as Billy Hart, John Hollenbeck, Billy Higgins, Bob Moses, Joe Morris and Cecil McBee as well as sharing the stage with Pablo Aslan, Ran Blake, Frank Carlberg, Marilyn Crispell, Mark Helias, Erik Lawrence, ...

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News: Recording

Kenny Werner - Balloons (Half Note, 2011)

Kenny Werner - Balloons (Half Note, 2011)

Pianist and composer Kenny Werner brings together a fine post-bop unit consisting of David Sanchez on tenor saxophone, Randy Brecker on trumpet, John Pattitucci on bass and Antonio Sanchez on drums. This album was recorded live at the Blue Note Club and features four long improvisations that allow for excellent ensemble playing and soloing on a ...

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Article: Interview

Matt Penman: Down on James Farm

Read "Matt Penman: Down on James Farm" reviewed by R.J. DeLuke

by R.J. DeLuke

Matt Penman and his bass have inhabited a variety of musical places and spaces in recent years, all of them on a very high level. That speaks to his abilities on his instrument, and his adaptability to diverse situations. He of the fluid hands, rich sound and steady, melodic pulse always comes through. That's why he's ...

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Article: Album Review

Bobby Selvaggio: Grass Roots Movement

Read "Grass Roots Movement" reviewed by Mark Corroto

by Mark Corroto

Bobby Selvaggio's Grass Roots Movement, marks his sixth release as leader and second outing for Arabesque Records. This quintet record follows his 2009 disc Modern Times, recorded with veteran pianist Kenny Werner. Here, the saxophonist employs some new names, an electric groove, but no worries, the musicianship retains the highest standards. Here he switches ...

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Article: Album Review

Kenny Werner: Balloons

Read "Balloons" reviewed by John Kelman

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 ...

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Take Five With Mike Rood

Read "Take Five With Mike Rood" reviewed by AAJ Staff

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 ...

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News: Recording

Half Note Announces A New Release From Kenny Werner "Balloons" Featuring Randy Brecker, David Sanchez, John Patitucci, Antonio Sanchez

Half Note Announces A New Release From Kenny Werner "Balloons"  Featuring Randy Brecker, David Sanchez, John Patitucci, Antonio Sanchez

New York—Half Note Records announces the arrival of an advanced new work by pianist Kenny Werner, his fifth album for the label. On it, the influential composer assembles a sterling group of associates for an in-depth examination of four originals, all showcasing his singular approach to composition and the quintetʼs collective approach to improvisation. Recorded live ...

Article: Interview

Kenny Werner: nuovi suoni trascendenti

Read "Kenny Werner: nuovi suoni trascendenti" reviewed by AAJ Italy Staff

by AAJ Italy Staff

Intervista di R.J. De Luke L'ispirazione di un artista è una cosa curiosa. Assume svariate forme, differenti prospettive, che vanno dal personale all'universale. Molto spesso arriva inaspettata. S'intreccia con la vita e le vicissitudini. Come ebbe a dire Charlie Parker, “Se non la vivi, non uscirà mai dal tuo strumento." Per Kenny Werner, pianista, compositore e ...


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