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Jazz Vocalist Michelle Walker Sings @ The Kitano Wed May 21st

May 20, 2014

Jazz Vocalist Michelle Walker Performs @ Jazz at the Kitano on Thursday February 13, 2014 The Kitano Hotel Jazz Bar & Lounge 66 Park Avenue @ 38th Street (Grand Central Station) New York NY 10016 Tel: (212) 885-7000 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm Sets ...

Article: Album Review

Daniel Smith: Smokin' Hot Bassoon Blues

Read "Smokin' Hot Bassoon Blues" reviewed by Hrayr Attarian

by Hrayr Attarian
February 22, 2014

It is rare that a jazz album comes with laugh out loud moments but bassoonist Daniel Smith's Smokin' Hot Bassoon Blues is full of them. Unfortunately these do not appear to be intentional humorous attempts merely risibly poor performances. This is a shame as Smith is both an accomplished musician and a jazz connoisseur ...

Article: Album Review

Russ Nolan: Relentless

Read "Relentless" reviewed by Jeffrey Uhrich

by Jeffrey Uhrich
February 16, 2014

Latin rhythms and Afro-Cuban beats abound throughout Relentless, saxophonist Russ Nolan's strong follow-up to the well-received Tell Me (Rhinocerouss Music, 2012). All of the tracks contained in Relentless are infused with a sharp rhythmic sensibility displaying Nolan's talent as a saxophonist while ensuring that the heavy influence of salsa and Latin-based rhythms shine throughout each piece. ...

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Vocalist Michelle Walker Sings A Pre-Valentine's Day Show At The Kitano Feb. 13th

February 11, 2014

Article: Album Review

Daniel Smith: Smokin' Hot Bassoon Blues

Read "Smokin' Hot Bassoon Blues" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers
February 1, 2014

All those who can resist reviewing--or reading a review about--a jazz / blues quartet led by a bassoonist, please raise your hands. No one? Very well, then, let us proceed. The bassoonist in question is Daniel Smith, and while his name may be unassuming, it would be good to report that there is nothing ordinary about ...

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Jazz Vocalist Michelle Walker Performs @ The Bar Next Door Monday January 27, 2014

January 23, 2014

The Bar Next Door Jazz Bar & Lounge 129 MacDougal St. (West 3rd) New York, NY 10012 (212) 529-5945 2 Sets: 8:30 pm & 10:30 pm $12 Cover, Drink Minimum Call or Visit the Bar Next Door Website to reserve your table. Joining Michelle ...

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Michelle Walker Performs At Zinc Bar Mon January 13th at 7pm

January 12, 2014

Jazz Vocalist Michelle Walker Performs @ The Zinc Bar Monday January 13, 2014 Zinc Bar Jazz Club & Lounge 82 West 3rd Street (btw Thompson & Sullivan) Greenwich Village New York NY 10012 Tel: (212) 477-ZINC Reservation Recommended 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM - SHOWCASE HOUR ...

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Michelle Walker Sings @ The Zinc Bar On Monday September 9th At 7pm

August 22, 2013

Jazz Vocalist Michelle Walker Performs @ The Zinc Bar Monday September 9, 2013 Zinc Bar Jazz Club & Lounge 82 West 3rd Street (btw Thompson & Sullivan) Greenwich Village New York NY 10012 Tel: (212) 477-ZINC Reservation Recommended. Visit the Zinc Bar ...

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Michelle Walker Live @ North Square Lounge Sunday Brunch

July 29, 2013

Michelle Walker Performs @ The North Square Sunday Brunch Sunday August 11, 2013 North Square Lounge 103 Waverly Place @ MacDougal New York, NY 10011 (212) 254-1200 2 Sets: 12:30pm & 2:15pm No Cover or Minimum Reservation strongly recommended. Ask for seating ...

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Daniel Smith: Bassoon Goes Latin Jazz!

Read "Bassoon Goes Latin Jazz!" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
May 21, 2011

The bassoon seems to be the homebody of the orchestral woodwind family. This double-reed dynamo rarely leaves the confines of the classical world, instead finding contentment in its comfort zone, playing classic works of yore. On the rare occasion that the instrument does wander outside of its safety net to converse in other musical environments, it ...