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Jimmy Ponder: Somebody's Child
by Glenn Astarita
Eminent jazz guitarist Jimmy Ponder returned to his native Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to record this session with regional, like-minded musicians. Back in the 1970s, Ponder's craft was prominently conveyed during his association with fiery organist Charles Earland and the soul-jazz ensembles led by saxophonist Lou Donaldson among other notables. Subsequently, he's amassed a hefty discography as a ...
Jimmy Ponder: Somebody's Child
by John Barron
The jazz world is full of unsung legends that generally fly under the radar of mainstream attention. One such legend is Pittsburgh native and guitarist extraordinaire Jimmy Ponder, who has been recording soulful, swinging jazz for four decades strong as both a leader and sideman. Somebody's Child, his latest in a string of successful releases for ...
Marcus Rojas: Finding the Sound World
by Sean Patrick Fitzell
Scurrying through the apartment, he was already running late for a rehearsal. Passing bags of CDs, many of which he played on, and un-hung framed photos from tours and bands past, he rummaged for keys, money for cab, the music to be rehearsed, mouthpiece. When he gathered everything, Marcus Rojas slung his tuba over his shoulders ...
Kyle Bruckmann: Group & Intents & Purposes
by Kurt Gottschalk
EKG & Guiseppe Lelasi Formed Formed 2006 Kyle Bruckmann's Wrack Intents & Purposes 482 Music 2007 Horns live a weird life in the electroacoustic sound world of ...
Tango-ed Twosomes: Muthspiel/Blade & Bailey/Baptista
by Tom Greenland
Wolfgang Muthspiel/Brian Blade Friendly Travelers Material 2007 Derek Bailey/Cyro Baptista Derek Amulet 2007 It only takes two to tangle and, like Louis Malle's My Dinner with Andre, ...
Taylor Ho Bynum: The Middle Picture & True Events
by Marc Medwin
Taylor Ho Bynum The Middle Picture Firehouse 12 2007 Taylor Ho Bynum & Tomas Fujiwara True Events 482 Music 2007 To attempt any assertions concerning Taylor Ho ...
Steve Kuhn
by Suzanne Lorge
On March 27-30, 1986, Steve Kuhn played the Village Vanguard with bassist Ron Carter and drummer Al Foster. This noteworthy gig produced two live recordings, The Vanguard Date (Owl, 1986) and Life's Magic (Blackhawk, 1986). Twenty years later Kuhn reconvened the group for a four-night run in midtown, and the resultant live ...
Michele Rosewoman: The Inside Out
by Donald Elfman
As Michele Rosewoman and her Quintessence project evolve, the music continually reflects all the influences that have shaped this most intriguing composer and pianist. Take for example the opening minute of “The In Side Out . What sounds like a string section but is, in fact, electronics, leads to some appealingly complex writing for a frontline ...
John Fedchock New York Big Band: Up & Running
by Edward Blanco
Any discussion pertaining to the state of contemporary big band music must inevitably include the John Fedchock New York Big Band (JFNYBB), for its sound exemplifies what the genre is all about. Together for almost two decades, this is a seasoned ensemble of world-class musicians led by Grammy-nominated trombonist John Fedchock. Up & Running is his ...
Auditions Open for 2007 Telluride Student All-Stars Jazz Ensemble
Musicians Aged 13-18 From Around North America To Be Awarded Full Scholarships To Study & Perform At 2007 Telluride Jazz Celebration (Telluride, CO - March 13, 2007) The Raynier Institute & Foundation, the Telluride Foundation and the Telluride Society for Jazz invite musicians age 13 to 18 throughout the U.S. and Canada ...
