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Article: Album Review

Juan Pastor: Chinchano

Read "Chinchano" reviewed by Ben Scholz


Chicago based drummer/percussionist/composer Juan Pastor's latest release Chinchano represents a successful fusion of traditional latin rhythms, and modern jazz sensibilities. Born and raised in Lima, Peru, Pastor made his way to Chicago after studying at DePaul University. Featuring equal amounts of cajon, drum set, and other percussion items, Chinchano briskly covers a range of latin inspired ...

Album

The Poet

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2013

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News: Contest

Enter the "Marquis Hill - The Poet" Giveaway at All About Jazz!

Enter the "Marquis Hill - The Poet" Giveaway at All About Jazz!

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the “Marquis Hill - The Poet“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on December 16th. Click here to enter the contest (Becoming a fan of Marquis Hill at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck! About Marquis Hill ...

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Take Five with Marquis Hill

Read "Take Five with Marquis Hill" reviewed by AAJ Staff


Meet Marquis Hill: At age 26, Marquis Hill is already a well-known name on the Chicago jazz scene. After receiving a Bachelor's degree in Music Education/Jazz Studies, and studying privately at Northern Illinois University, he started performing heavily in Chicago. He has performed with artist such as: Dee Alexander, Tito Carrillo, Bobby Broom, Willie Pickens, Ron ...

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Return Of The Student

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Label: Self Produced
Released: 2013
Duration: 03:31

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Live @ Andy's Jazz Club

Featuring the music of Marquis Hill
Duration: 14:17

Marquis Hill Blacktet featuring Christopher McBride-sax, Justin Thomas-vibes, Joshua Ramos-bass, Makaya McCraven-drums, with special guest Jean Caze-trumpet, performing @ Andy's Jazz Club for "The Poet" CD release party on September 6, 2013.

News: Recording

"The Poet," 3rd CD By Rising Star Trumpeter Marquis Hill, To Be Released Oct. 22

"The Poet," 3rd CD By Rising Star Trumpeter Marquis Hill, To Be Released Oct. 22

Already an established presence in his native Chicago, trumpeter/composer Marquis Hill will see his star continue to rise on the national jazz scene with the release of The Poet, his third CD in as many years. The dynamic session, featuring his working band, the Blacktet, is due October 22 from Skiptone Music. Hill spent considerable time ...

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Article: Album Review

Matt Ulery's Loom: Wake An Echo

Read "Wake An Echo" reviewed by Hrayr Attarian


Cinematic, soundtrack, and similar film related words are often used to describe Chicago bassist Matt Ulery's work. Ulery's compositions are certainly inspired by the 7th art and over the course of six years, and as many albums, they have achieved a complex texture that induces a sublime and pleasant synesthesia. Listening to his 2013 Wake An ...

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Article: Album Review

Jeff Hamilton with the DePaul University Jazz Ensemble: Time Passes On

Read "Time Passes On" reviewed by Edward Blanco


One of the premier college jazz bands in the country joins forces with one of the most significant big band drummers alive today for Time Passes On, as the DePaul University Jazz Ensemble invites Grammy Award-winning drummer Jeff Hamilton for a live recording at Chicago's legendary Jazz Showcase. Under the leadership of Bob Lark, a renowned ...

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New Gospel

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2011
Track listing: Law and Order; The Believer; New Gospel; Autumn; A Portrait of Fola; The Thump; Bass Solo; Goodbye Fred.


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