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David Liebman Group: Live at MCG
by John Kelman
It may not possess the same visibility as other longstanding groups like the Dave Holland Quintet or Oregon, and saxophonist Dave Liebman's Group hasn't completely avoided flux. Marko Marcinko replaced drummer Jamey Haddad a few years back, and Phil Markowitz's departure trimmed the group from a quintet to a quartet, even though the keyboardist continues collaborating ...
Swing Out
By Bob Mintzer
Label: MCG Jazz
Released: 2008
Track listing: Swing Out; Each Day; Something Else; Swangalang; Beyond the Limit; Minuano; My Shining Hour; Freedom Song; Someday My Prince Will Come.
Vinho do Porto
By Portinho
Label: MCG Jazz
Released: 2008
Track listing: Vinho do Porto; Satin Doll (Instrumental Version); Pools; Cancao que more no ar; Doce de Coco; Aquarela do Brasil; Footprints; Homage to Tom: Sucedeu assim / So Saudade / Angela; Viva O Rio de Janeiro; Vai de Vez; Who's Smokin'?.
A Day Like This
Label: MCG Jazz
Released: 2008
Track listing: Darn That Dream; The World Keeps You Waiting; In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning; On a Clear Day; For All We Know; Love You Madly; As We Live and Breathe; No Moon at All; Chamego (Betty
Bob Mintzer Big Band: Swing Out
by Woodrow Wilkins
The Manchester Crafsmen's Guild is both an institution that preserves, presents and promotes jazz, and an organization that produces a long-running, Grammy-winning series known as MCG Jazz. One favorite son of this label is Bob Mintzer, who is also a member of the Heads Up group, the Yellowjackets.Mintzer is a versatile artist who plays ...
New York Voices: A Day Like This
by Woodrow Wilkins
At first listen, the New York Voices may bring to mind another two-man, two-woman quartet: The Manhattan Transfer. Both groups harmonize beautifully, and their members take turns as lead vocalist. However, the Transfer is known mostly for vocalization--adding lyrics to previously recorded instrumental songs. New York Voices also do that, but the group covers more songs ...
Live at MCG
By Billy Taylor
Label: MCG Jazz
Released: 2007
Track listing: Stompin' at the Savoy; Just You Just Me; Darn That Dream; All the Things You Are; Laura; Line for Lyons; Body and Soul; (Back Home Again In) Indiana; Come Sunday; Capricious.
Guitars For Christmas
By Joe Negri
Label: MCG Jazz
Released: 2007
Track listing: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town; Christmas Time Is Here; We Three Kings Of Orient Are; We Wish You A Merry
Christmas/Happy Holidays; Jingle Bells; Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas; The Christmas Song; Away In A
Manger; Joy; Silver Bells; I Wonder As I Wander; In The Happy Long Ago; Winter Wonderland; I'll Be Home For
Christmas; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; The Secret Of Christmas; Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle (You Descend From
The Stars); Angels We Have Heard On High; Silent Night.
Joe Negri: Guitars For Christmas
by Ken Hohman
Mention the name of guitarist Joe Negri to any Pittsburgh native and you'll invariably be greeted with a smile. Negri is a Pittsburgh jazz legend who has gigged with countless performers and symphonies over the decades. He's also loved by millions of baby boomers through his role as “Handyman Negri" on the renowned PBS TV series ...
Billy Taylor and Gerry Mulligan: Live at MCG
by Woodrow Wilkins
The typical jazz listener easily tires of hearing standards covered by newer artists. However, it's occasionally good to hear the masters revisit some of these old compositions--a way of staying connected. Jazz legends Billy Taylor and Gerry Mulligan have done that with Live at MCG. The Manchester Craftsmen's Guild is a non-profit organization in Pittsburgh, USA ...
