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Article: Extended Analysis

Peter Brotzmann: Long Story Short

Read "Peter Brotzmann: Long Story Short" reviewed by Mark Corroto


Whether you have no experience with the Godfather of free jazz or you measure your Peter Brötzmann CD and LP collection in linear feet, this 5CD box curated by the German saxophonist is either a great introduction to or an affirmation of his music and influence.Organized on the occasion of his 70th birthday, these ...

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Article: Extended Analysis

Sten Standell: Music Inside The Language

Read "Sten Standell: Music Inside The Language" reviewed by Eyal Hareuveni


Swedish pianist Sten Sandell is one of the key figures in the Scandinavian free jazz and improvisation scene: a visionary and experienced musician who has developed a profound musical language. He is a member of the Gush trio, with saxophonist Mats Gustafsson and drummer Raymond Strid, celebrating this year its 20th year of activity, and leads ...

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Article: The Mort Report

Sex and the Jazz Musician: The Brutal Truth!

Read "Sex and the Jazz Musician: The Brutal Truth!" reviewed by Mort Weiss


The following is taken from the chronicles of a gold panel Committee of select persons from the international confines of various state institutions that hold such findings sacred--the long-term commitment of these individuals that have given rant to their multitudinous ravings on this highly personal topic.In my course of dumpster diving for salvation, I ...

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Article: Album Review

Liudas Mockunas & Barry Guy: Lava

Read "Lava" reviewed by John Sharpe


Iconoclastic saxophonists Mats Gustafsson and Evan Parker furnish the most customary duo outlets for master bassist Barry Guy, so Lithuanian reedman Liudas Mockunas' situation on Lava is an exposed one. However, he acquits himself well in a voice entirely his own. Co-founder of the No Business imprint, Mockūnas weighs in as one of the country's premier ...

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Article: We Travel the Spaceways

Before We Say Goodbye To 2012

Read "Before We Say Goodbye To 2012" reviewed by Mark Corroto


In consumer culture, where we are all guilty of looking for the next new thing, the emphasis is always on new releases, and what the next, best, super-improved product will be. It seems that even before this week's movie opens, we are being told about next week's blockbuster. Before we turn our attention fully ...

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Article: Album Review

Mats Gustafsson: Stones

Read "Stones" reviewed by John Eyles


Stones is a recording of the very first meeting of two remarkable saxophonists--legendary Swedish baritone and tenor player Mats Gustafsson and Montreal-based American Colin Stetson, a member of Arcade Fire's touring band as well as bass saxophonist of choice for an impressive list of musicians including Laurie Anderson, David Byrne and Tom Waits. The album's four ...

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News: Festival

17 Days Of International Jazz Festival To Embrace Denmark In February

17 Days Of International Jazz Festival To Embrace Denmark In February

The Winter Jazz Festival (or in Danish: Vinterjazz) is set to sweep all over Denmark for the 13th time on February 1-17. Vinterjazz is once more pushing its boundaries further with a record breaking number of concerts totaling approximately 300 concerts all over Denmark. This year's program presents a quite extravagant selection of International and Scandinavian ...

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Mats G. Plays Gullin

Label: Hubro
Released: 2012

Album

Birds

Label: Den Records
Released: 2012
Track listing: The Earth As The Sun And The Ravens Are Watching; The Birds, The Fly As They Want, Don't They?.

Album

Baro 101

Label: Hubro
Released: 2012


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