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News: Recording

Roy Gaines & His Orchestra: ­"Tuxedo Blues" Streets November 1

Jazz, blues, R&B and soul—legendary guitarist/vocalist/composer Roy Gaines, who has made a name for himself as a versatile master craftsmen playing music beyond category in a career spanning over seven decades, brings his vast wealth of experience all together on Tuxedo Blues. Fronting a full size jazz orchestra, the likes of which is seldom heard these ...

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Article: Interview

Eddie Marshall: Search and Recall

Read "Eddie Marshall: Search and Recall" reviewed by Josep Pedro


Legendary drummer and composer Eddie Marshall has been kicking hard for more than 50 years. He has played in R&B bands and in different types of jazz combos, in collaboration with musicians including Bobby Hutcherson, Kenny Burrell, Dexter Gordon, Stan Getz, The Pointer Sisters and Dionne Warwick, among others. Furthermore, he's recorded his own music [Holy ...

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With Art Hodges

Read "Take Five With Art Hodges" reviewed by AAJ Staff


Meet Art Hodges: Art Hodges is an American guitarist, composer, arranger, and teacher currently residing near Tokyo, Japan. For over 25 years, he has studied, mastered, performed, and taught a variety of guitar styles and musical genres (including jazz, rock, blues, and classical). At Virginia Commonwealth University's School of the Arts, he avidly ...

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Article: Opinion

My Best Jazz Experiences Through the Decades

Read "My Best Jazz Experiences Through the Decades" reviewed by Larry Taylor


I've been a jazz fan since I was a teenager in the late forties, growing up in Southern California. From grammar school on, I listened to pop tunes of the day--the hit parade songs and big band music that were in the air on the radio. As I entered junior high, I became ...

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Article: Album Review

Various Artists: Murder. Songs From The Dark Side Of The Soul

Read "Murder. Songs From The Dark Side Of The Soul" reviewed by Nic Jones


Themed compilations such as Murder. Songs From The Dark Side Of The Soul afford opportunity to hear just how diverse a range of interpretations a theme can provoke. Here the title is self-explanatory and that element of diversity exists in abundance. Sonny Boy Williamson's “Your Funeral My Trial" is still as irresistible as ever; ...

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Article: Live Review

Niu's 1st International Bangkok Jazz Festival, Dec. 11-12, 2009

Read "Niu's 1st International Bangkok Jazz Festival, Dec. 11-12, 2009" reviewed by Ian Patterson


Niu's 1st International Bangkok Jazz Festival Baan Silom, Bangkok.

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Article: Album Review

Derek Nash: Snapshot

Read "Snapshot" reviewed by Chris May


Despite releasing seven albums with his jazz/funk/fusion bands Sax Appeal and Protect The Beat, and a previous solo album, Setting New Standards (Jazzizit, 2000), British saxophonist Derek Nash remains something of an unsung hero. He has, perhaps, been engaged in such a diversity of projects--playing with pianist Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, running his Clowns ...

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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Louis Jordan

Jazz Musician of the Day: Louis Jordan

All About Jazz is celebrating Louis Jordan's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Louis JordanLouis Jordan - alto saxophone, bandleader, composer, recording artist (1908-1975) At the height of his career, in the 1940s, bandleader and alto saxophonist Louis Jordan scored 18 Number One hit records... more ...

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Article: Profile

Phil Woods: Philology

Read "Phil Woods: Philology" reviewed by George Kanzler


When pianist Jim McNeely replaced Hal Galper in the Phil Woods Quintet in 1990 it was the current winner--repeating in 1991--of the Downbeat Readers Poll as top jazz small group. But, as McNeely remembers, his first days with the alto saxophonist's band included a benefit concert for the local volunteer fire department in Delaware Water Gap, ...

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News: Event

Giants of Jazz for Charlie Rice at Ortlieb's JazzHaus on February 22

Giants of Jazz for Charlie Rice at Ortlieb's JazzHaus on February 22

On Sunday February 22nd, three of Philadelphia's most revered jazz legends will appear on stage at Ortlieb's JazzHaus, Bootsie Barnes, Larry McKenna, and Sam Reed, at 847 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA from 4-7PM. The rhythm section will be pianist Jason Shattil, bassist Mike Boone, and drummer Jim Miller. All of these musicians are donating their ...


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