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Capitol Jazz: Osby Returns to D.C.

by Franz A. Matzner
October 23, 2003

Kennedy Center Jazz Club Washington, D.C. October 16, 2003 Taking the stage last week with quite a different line-up than appeared on his latest release, Greg Osby illustrated just how far the Kennedy Center Jazz Club has come since opening its doors to small venue style jazz performance. Only ...

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Berkshire Jazz Fest: Sweet Sounds in the Mountains

by R.J. DeLuke
October 22, 2003

Some things might be too good to be true. Imagine a jazz festival where musicians are amicable and accessible and where the fans can get as close to the performers and performances as possible, without a hint of displeasure or a sign of (unneeded) security hassles. Fans are treated with civility and it’s given back in ...

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October-November 2003

by Miriam Zolin
October 20, 2003

In this edition: Mike Nock , a cure for what ails you. Gerard Masters , Jazzgroove Records Reviews by Mick Paddon Reviews by Adrian Jackson Interview with Adrian Jackson , director of the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz Mike Nock and the cure for what ails you He may ...

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2003 JVC Newport Jazz Festival

by AAJ Staff
October 16, 2003

August 8-10, 2003The breath-taking view while driving over the long stretching bridge to Newport, Rhode Island is what New England is all about. Everything from little white sailboats to million-dollar luxury yachts dot the dark blue waters. Cruising through the hip downtown stretch to the brick mansions along the way, we approach historic Ft. ...

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2003 Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival

by C. Andrew Hovan
October 15, 2003

It was sure to happen sooner or later. North America’s largest free jazz festival had found itself in the red for the past several years. An active search for wealthy donor and corporate bucks had been underway the past two or three seasons, but with a sagging economy it was no surprise that this year’s Ford ...

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Al Maniscalco Quartet CD Release

by Franz A. Matzner
October 15, 2003

Borders Books & Music Washinton,D.C. Baltimore resident, quartet leader, and saxophone instructor Al Maniscalco premiered his latest album release More In My Heart on Friday, June 13 at the Borders Books and Music on 18th and L, in D.C. While this was a difficult environment for musical transportation, for either players ...

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The Sweet Sound: Frank Morgan Plays Baltimore

by Franz A. Matzner
October 15, 2003

The Baltimore Museum of Art Sculpture Garden Series July 19, 2003 Frank Morgan has proved that anything can be overcome. After defeating a deep heroin addiction and surviving a prolonged prison sentence, Morgan has managed, like Art Pepper before him, to return to the stage with mind, body, and ...

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The Resounding Sound of Cindy Blackman

by Franz A. Matzner
October 15, 2003

Blues Alley Washington, D.C. The first thing one notices about the Cindy Blackman Quartet is that it’s got style. Blackman’s layered, gauze-like attire, bassist George Mitchel’s thick dreads and nose piercing, and piano/keyboardist Carlton Holms’ euro-chic, technophile garb immediately signify a departure from conventional jazz’s traditional jacket and tie presentation. Some ...

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Sonny Fortune at Blues Alley

by Franz A. Matzner
October 15, 2003

Blue Alley, Washington D.C. Saturday, June 21, 2003 His whole face contorting with sustained effort, his body bent and eyes closed, Sonny Fortune seemed intent on transforming D.C.’s Blues Alley into a séance for John Coltrane. At one point during Saturday night’s last set, with Fortune’s body arched, his nostrils flaring ...

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Celebrating a Life of Music: Yvonne Busch

by Tod Smith
October 15, 2003

On this Wednesday night, it was all about the music, the musicians and their teacher. Yvonne Busch may not be a household name, but to those who came to play at this jam session held in her honor at Donna's Bar & Grill, she may very well be the first name in New Orleans music. From ...