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News: Recording

Gerald Clayton's Two Shade Released!

July 14, 2009

After much anticipation, the new Gerald Clayton trio record, Two Shade has been released on ArtistShare. The album features Joe Sanders on bass and Justin Brown on drums. Two shade showcases Clayton's compositions, with 11 original pieces, and a great take on the Dizzy Gillespie tune, “Con Alma". At the age of 25, Clayton is already ...

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Article: Interview

Lewis Nash: Professionalism and Respect

by Russ Musto
June 17, 2009

One of the busiest musicians in jazz today, Lewis Nash is the first-call drummer for some of the greatest artists in this music. Since moving to New York in the early '80s, the Phoenix, Arizona native has appeared on more than 400 recordings, from his earliest dates with the late great Betty Carter to his decade ...

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News: Recording

Willie Nelson to Release "American Classic"

June 15, 2009

On August 25, 2009, legendary singer Willie Nelson will be releasing American Classic, his first album of standards since his landmark 1978 masterpiece 'Stardust', and his solo debut for Blue Note Records. Produced by Tommy LiPuma, American Classic features special guest appearances by Norah Jones and Diana Krall, string arrangements by Johnny Mandel, and a top ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Lewis Nash Quintet at Dizzy's Club (NYC) on June 9th thru 14th, 2009

May 21, 2009

Drummer & Bandleader Lewis Nash will be performing with his Quintet at Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola in NYC - June 9th thru 14th 2009. Set Times are: 7:30 & 9:30 PM with a third set -11:30PM show on Friday & Saturday. The Lewis Nash Quintet Lewis Nash - Drums Jimmy Greene - Tenor & ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Wayne Escoffery & Veneration Live at Dizzy's - June 3rd thru 7th, 2009

May 14, 2009

Saxophonist/Composer Wayne Escoffery & Veneration with special guest Nicholas Payton will be performing at Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola in NYC- June 3rd thru June 7th, 2009 - 7:30 & 9:30 PM with a third Set -11:30PM show on Friday & Saturday. Wayne Escoffery & Veneration Wayne Escoffery - Tenor Saxophone Nicholas Payton ...

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News: Contest

Enter the 2009 Litchfield Jazz Festival Giveaway Contest

May 8, 2009

All About Jazz members are invited to enter The Litchfield Jazz Festival giveaway which includes free roundtrip airfare for two courtesy of Continental Airlines, a 2-night stay at the Starbuck Inn B&B in Kent, and a 3-day tent pass! We'll select one winner at the conclusion of the contest on July 6th. Click here to enter ...

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Article: Interview

Ravi Coltrane: Changing and Blending Times

by R.J. DeLuke
April 13, 2009

Saxophonist Ravi Coltrane, he of the inescapable surname, is continuing to grow both as a musician and a person. His playing these days contains more maturity; a sense of exploration, combined with a sureness of attack and a brawny sound.The growing musical proficiency is documented on Blending Times (Savoy Jazz, 2009). Coltrane and his ...

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With E.J. Strickland

by AAJ Staff
April 12, 2009

Meet E.J. Strickland: Drummer E.J. Strickland is currently a member of the long-lived quartet of Ravi Coltrane (along with pianist Luis Perdomo and bassist Drew Gress), and his brother Marcus Strickland's celebrated electric/acoustic quartets and trio. E.J. also leads his own bands, The E.J. Strickland Quintet and The E.J. Strickland Project. His playing has been described ...

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Article: Live Review

Blue Note 7 Celebrates 70 at the Kennedy Center

by Franz A. Matzner
April 12, 2009

Blue Note 7 Kennedy CenterApril 5, 2009Washington, D.C. Featuring a super group compiled from its illustrious roster, last Sunday night's concert at the Kennedy Center's Terrace Theater celebrated the 70th Anniversary of the Blue Note recording label with a series of musical snapshots of some of its ...

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News: TV / Film

Jazz It Up! New Episode: Lewis Nash Quintet, the Caribbean Jazz Project, Stanley Jordan's Guitar Technique, Vintage Nina Simone, Chuck Stewart's Photography, and Duke Ellington News

April 11, 2009

New York, NY – Drummer Lewis Nash blazes his quintet with percussive drive and the Caribbean Jazz Project with vibraphonist Dave Samuels brings spicy swing to the headline features for episode 5 of the second season of Jazz it Up! In exclusive interviews (heard during the second of two songs featured by each) Samuels tells host ...