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Article: Extended Analysis

The Summer Knows (Un été 42)

Read "The Summer Knows (Un été 42)" reviewed by Artur Moral

by Artur Moral

Not so young, but still foolish: arduous is the path chosen by pianist, composer and singer Franck Amsallem, a lesser-known figure--outside his immediate performance circle--even among some of the jazz world's most avid and encyclopedic enthusiasts. Nevertheless, this musician's name should appear in that roster of outstanding French baby boomer keyboardists mentioned in Pierre de Bethmann: ...

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Article: History of Jazz

Gravity and Resurgence: The Many Dimensions of Dexter Gordon

Read "Gravity and Resurgence: The Many Dimensions of Dexter Gordon" reviewed by Arthur R George

by Arthur R George

Long Tall Dexter; swinger, bebopper, saxophone balladeer; acting the dissipated genius expatriate who was not unlike himself in the movie Round Midnight; his dressed-up persona “Society Red;" the laconic elder statesman of his later years. Dexter Gordon is all those things, but more than a kaleidoscope of caricatures. Those who trace their lineages through ...

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Article: Interview

Meet Brian Lynch

Read "Meet Brian Lynch" reviewed by C. Andrew Hovan

by C. Andrew Hovan

This article was first published at All About Jazz in March 2000.Though many of his peers have received far more attention from the public and press, the fact is that Brian Lynch is one of the most experienced and talented jazz trumpeters of his generation. Growing up in the Milwaukee area, Lynch took advantage ...

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Article: Album Review

Kirk Lightsey: Live At Smalls Jazz Club

Read "Live At Smalls Jazz Club" reviewed by Richard J Salvucci

by Richard J Salvucci

The genesis of this brief (in terms of tracks; the Spotify version differs slightly) but satisfying recording merits some comment. During the salad days of the pandemic, Smalls Jazz Club in New York (and many other venues) were shuttered. Many artists were forced to improvise (in more ways than one) both to find a place to ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Henry Threadgill, Dan Weiss, Gordon Grdina and More

Read "Henry Threadgill, Dan Weiss, Gordon Grdina and More" reviewed by Jerome Wilson

by Jerome Wilson

By chance, this program contains several tributes to the music of Tim Berne, Dave Frishberg, and Gerry Mulligan. The musicians actually heard on the show include Henry Threadgill, Gordon Grdina, Claire Martin, and Dan Weiss. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of ...

Album

Live At Smalls Jazz Club

By Kirk Lightsey

Label: Cellar Music Group
Released: 2022
Track listing: In Your Own Sweet Way; Freedom Jazz Dance; Pee Wee; Heaven Dance; Lament; Blues On The Corner.

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Dezron Douglas, Nadje Noordhuis, Kirk Lightsey, Timothy Norton & More New Releases

Read "Dezron Douglas, Nadje Noordhuis, Kirk Lightsey, Timothy Norton & More New Releases" reviewed by Ludovico Granvassu

by Ludovico Granvassu

Plato, Mingus and Seinfeld: what could they possibly have in common? Not much—or a lot—depending on the plasticity of your mind. You'll get the answer if you listen to this edition of Mondo Jazz, digging forward, and back with a precious new compilation showcasing the Detroit Artists Workshop.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo ...

Article: Album Review

Sheila Jordan: Live at Mezzrow

Read "Live at Mezzrow" reviewed by Angelo Leonardi

by Angelo Leonardi

Inossidabile, leggendaria Sheila. Un anno fa usciva lo splendido inedito del 1960 con la Jordan agli inizi di carriera www.allaboutjazz.com/comes-love-lost-session-1960-sheila-jordan-capri-records e 6 decenni dopo la cantante è ancora on stage, in bella forma all'età di 93 anni. Com'è noto Sheila Jordan iniziò a cantare tardivamente—poco dopo i 30—e per motivi famigliari sviluppò la ...

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Article: Profile

Dial H for Hitchcock

Read "Dial H for Hitchcock" reviewed by Peter Jones

by Peter Jones

When we meet in a South London pub, tenor saxophonist Alex Hitchcock mentions that he has a rehearsal the next day with the bassist Jasper Høiby for which he needs to learn about an hour of new music. It's for one gig, which is at the weekend. “So it's in at the deep end—quite exciting." If ...

Album

I Will Never Stop Loving You

By Kirk Lightsey

Label: Jojo Records
Released: 2021
Track listing: I'll Never Stop Loving You; Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum; Pee Wee; Infant Eyes; Goodbye Mr. Evans; Giant Steps; Wild Flower.


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