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Greg Abate Teaneck, NJ December 10, 2011

by David A. Orthmann
January 7, 2012

Greg AbateTeaneck, NJDecember 10, 2011 “Capitalism Sucks," a mural by Mike Alewitz which graphically depicts the anti- democratic nature of capitalism, hangs on a wall behind the performance space at The Puffin Cultural Forum. An all-powerful puppet master and a host of minions from the clergy, academia and the media, all exploit ...

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Birdland Big Band, New York, NY. December 28, 2011

by Ernest Barteldes
January 7, 2012

The Birdland Big Band directed by Tommy IgoeBirdlandNew York, NYDecember 28, 2011 On a chilly Wednesday night in December, drummer and bandleader Tommy Igoe directed the fifteen-piece Birdland Big Band as part of its weeklong headlining residence at the club the group has been calling home since its inception in ...

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Tallinn 2011 Ends: World of Glass / 60 Seconds of Solitude in Year Zero

by John Kelman
January 2, 2012

World of Glass and 60 Seconds of Solitude in Year Zero Tallinn 2011 Von Krahl and Port of Tallinn Tallin, Estonia December 20-22, 2011 Having visited Tallinn earlier in the year for its annual Jazzkaar jazz festival--an even more special event, thanks to additional funding as part of Tallinn 2011 ...

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Birdland Big Band, New York, NY, December 28, 2011

by Dan Bilawsky
January 2, 2012

The Birdland Big Band directed by Tommy IgoeBirdlandNew York, NYDecember 28, 2011 Establishing a foothold in the world of big bands today is no easy feat. Strong label support and distribution (Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, for example), constant touring, television appearances and festival appearances (as with Wynton Marsalis and ...

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Chris Isaak: Jamaica, NY, December 15, 2011

by Christine Connallon
December 31, 2011

Chris Isaak JFK Airport, JetBlue Terminal T5 Jamaica, NY December 15, 2011 Strobe lights? Merchandise concession stands? Mosh pit? Try wheeled luggage, TSA scanners and 737s taking off, visible from the area by the stage. Even modern concert security doesn't normally involve taking off your shoes and belt, ...

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Convergence Quartet: Cambridge, UK, November 9, 2011

by John Sharpe
December 28, 2011

Convergence QuartetChurchill CollegeCambridge, UKNovember 9, 2011 What began as a one-off invitation, requiring no little chutzpah, shows all the signs of developing an enduring life. Following by multi-instrumentalist/composer Anthony Braxton's >quintet at the 2004 London Jazz Festival, British pianist Alexander Hawkins and bassist Dominic Lash invited cornetist Taylor Ho Bynum--a key ...

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Havana Plaza Jazz Festival 2011: US Interests Section Jazz Party

by Louis Heckheimer
December 28, 2011

27th Havana Plaza Jazz FestivalHavana, CubaDecember 15-18, 2011 [Note: The Havana Plaza Jazz Festival took place in Havana, Cuba from December 15th through the 18th, 2011. This is the first of a series of articles reporting on concerts and other activities that took place as well as profiles of Cuban musicians that ...

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Bohemian Caverns Celebrates 85 Years of Historic Jazz

by Franz A. Matzner
December 27, 2011

Marking its 85th anniversary as a jazz venue, 2011 was a remarkable year for Washington, DC's Bohemian Caverns, solidifying its renewed reputation as DC's premier jazz club and a venue of national significance. The path to this point, however, was neither easy nor guaranteed. The smoky clubs, dark corner joints, impromptu lofts, theaters, ...

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The Miguel Zenon Quartet: Half Moon Bay, CA, November 20, 2011

by Bill Leikam
December 24, 2011

The Miguel Zenón QuartetDouglas Beach House aka Bach Dancing & Dynamite SocietyHalf Moon Bay, CaliforniaNovember 20, 2011 On a clear Sunday afternoon, alto saxophonist Miguel Zenón brought on his seasoned quartet to play the Douglas Beach House. With a near-capacity audience, it was a rare gift to hear this quartet--also ...

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Duncan Sheik: Bayshore, NY, December 9, 2011

by Christine Connallon
December 24, 2011

Duncan Sheik Boulton Center for the Performing Arts Bayshore, NY December 9, 2011 Selecting “Stripped" to kick off the show at the Boulton Center for the Performing Arts on Long Island, NY seemed appropriate on many levels. Duncan Sheik stood center stage in the cozy, 260-seat venue, flanked by ...