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Maria Schneider - The Eastman Recordings

September 10, 2010

Best known as the composer and conductor of the “Maria Schneider Orchestra," Maria Schneider and ArtistShare have teamed up to provide an inside look into some of Maria's early works with “Maria Schneider—The Eastman Recordings." To start things off, Maria has posted three recordings from her Eastman School of Music Master's recital. These recordings offer a ...

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Article: Interview

Taylor Haskins: Raising His (Trumpet) Voice

by R.J. DeLuke
August 23, 2010

Taylor Haskins is forging more of a career in the jazz world, and it's based on his solid musicianship and flair on the trumpet: a good strong tone, good chops, and a wide array of influences, translating into him being at ease and formidable in many styles, including being plugged-in. In addition to stepping out more ...

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Article: Live Review

Newport Jazz Festival As Strong As Ever

by R.J. DeLuke
August 13, 2010

CareFusion Newport Jazz FestivalFort Adams State ParkNewport, RIAugust 6-8, 2010 It may seem like a small thing, but it's nice that the jazz festival in Rhode Island last weekend, August 6-8, was called the CareFusion NewportJazz Festival. No matter how you slice that, it's the Newport Jazz Festival, in the ...

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Article: New York Beat

Maria Schneider at Birdland

by Nick Catalano
August 5, 2010

The jazz tradition of third stream music initiated by Gil Evans (with Miles Davis) nearly 50 years ago has been dutifully preserved by Maria Schneider since she founded her orchestra in 1992. The tradition seeks to combine the modern harmonies created by 20th century classical composers with the rhythmical, improvisational structures of jazz. The style was ...

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Article: Big Band Caravan

Allen Carter Big Band / Lucerne Jazz Orchestra / Joris Teepe Big Band

by Jack Bowers
August 3, 2010

Allen Carter Big BandGiftsAC Muzik2010 If there were any integrity or enlightenment in the music business as we know it in 2010--not to mention among listeners--drummer Allen Carter's debut big-band album, Gifts, would surely go platinum or at least earn a well-deserved Grammy Award. As not much of ...

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News: Radio

"Phoning It In" with Maria Schneider

July 12, 2010

ArtistShare is pleased to bring you the third installment of “Phoning It In," Maria Schneider's fan-interactive podcast--powered by ArtistShare. In this episode, Maria discusses her musical influences, as well as how the musicians in her band have influenced her compositions. To download this latest episode as well as the previous two, and to preview Maria's “Spring ...

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Article: New York Beat

More British Jazz: Edition Records

by Nick Catalano
July 8, 2010

During the past few years much attention has been given in this column to currents in European jazz. The British scene is characterized by intense club activity and a robust recording output epitomized by Edition Records—a label unafraid to support new compositional ideas and innovative styles.A recently released CD displays the compositions of Dave ...

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With Dave Chisholm

by AAJ Staff
July 3, 2010

Dave Chisholm is a trumpet player and composer who currently lives in Salt Lake City. He is moving to Rochester, NY in the fall of 2010 to pursue his DMA at the Eastman School of Music. He has his bachelor and masters degrees from the University of Utah. Dave's first album, Radioactive, is coming ...

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With The Britton Brothers

by AAJ Staff
June 23, 2010

Meet The Britton Brothers: Ben and John Britton, said to be “extremely talented" by the likes of Chris Potter, have entered the jazz scene confidently with their debut album, Uncertain Living. With a collective approach developed throughout years of playing together, they have arrived to a music that is forward thinking and invites a wide range ...

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News: Recording

Preview Maria Schneider's "Spring Commission Project"

June 17, 2010

With her second ArtistShare fan-funded Commission project well underway, Maria Schenider would like to invite you to preview “The Spring 2010 ArtistShare Commission Project". Preview project updates, interviews and submit questions for Maria by clicking here. Participants in the project will receive a step by step walk through of the composition process, interviews and Q&A with ...