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News: Interview

Guitarist Pete McCann Interviewed at AAJ

December 22, 2009

Jazz guitarist and educator Pete McCann has been a first-call sideman and bandleader on the New York scene for almost twenty years. Possessing a musical style that draws from the blues, jazz and rock genres, McCann's playing and writing styles are as diverse as his influences. Having worked with such world-class performers as Lee Konitz, Chris ...

News: Recording

'Bollyhood Bass' by David Starfire

December 21, 2009

David Starfire's Bollyhood Bass is set to release January 12, 2010. In 2007, as part of the Six Degrees “Emerging Artist" Series, David Starfire released the five-track Bombay Beatz (a Six Degrees digital-only EP), a brilliant excursion in pan-ethnic electronica and something of a manifesto for his particular musical vision. Now, in the wake of collaborations ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Tickets Now on Sale for Jamie Cullum's March 14 Show in St. Louis

December 21, 2009

Tickets are now on sale for the performance by singer/pianist Jamie Cullum on Sunday, March 14 at the Roberts Orpheum Theatre. Seats for Cullum's St. Louis show were first offered as premiums in a recent pledge drive by local PBS affiliate KETC, and are now available to the general public for $35 and $40 ...

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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Hank Crawford

December 21, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Hank Crawford's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Hank CrawfordHank Crawford has been an alto sax sensation since he stepped out of the Ray Charles band back in 1963. A signature piercing, full bodied, blues, soul, and gospel drenched tone, sets him apart ...

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News: Interview

Pianist Vijay Iyer Interviewed at AAJ

December 21, 2009

New York-based pianist and composer Vijay Iyer is a rhythmic explorer whose piano trio album Historicity (ACT, 2009) is a cohesive and vibrant record that carries its creator and his colleagues firmly into the mainstream of modern music. The album stems from, among other sources, a succession of striking piano trio influences such as Duke Ellington's ...

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Article: Contributor News

December 2009

by Michael Ricci
December 21, 2009

Dear fellow AAJ contributor, 2009 was by far our most significant year in terms of accomplishments. We've had some great years (2006 and the MY AAJ system comes to mind) but it's clear that this year was a turning point for AAJ. It's been a real convergence of people, technology and the beginning of ...

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News: Recording

Cyrus Chestnut: A Beautiful 'Spirit'

December 20, 2009

Cyrus Chestnut doesn't blow his own horn much. Besides, it's not his instrument. He has always come across as a shy and modest guy who does most of his talking with a keyboard. And that could explain, at least in part, why he's still not exactly an international celebrity. He's played all over, and with some ...

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News: Event

Jimmy Bennington's Colour and Sound Presents Legendary Clarinetist Perry Robinson

December 20, 2009

AN EVENING OF WORLD CLASS MODERN AMERICAN JAZZ FEATURING INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED CLARINET LEGEND PERRY ROBINSON WITH CHICAGO DRUMMER JIMMY BENNINGTON Celebrating their new release! The Spirits at Belle's (Cadence Jazz Records) Jimmy Bennington's Colour and Sound At Uncommon Ground - Edgewater December 27th, 8:00 - 10:00 PM and... Monday, December ...

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News: Education

First Miles Davis Multimedia Museum Exhibition in Canada

December 20, 2009

From April 30 to August 29, 2010, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts will pay tribute to Miles Davis (1926-1991) in We Want Miles: Miles Davis, Jazz Legend, the first multimedia retrospective museum exhibition in Canada of one of the twentieth centurys greatest musicians. Featuring recordings of the jazz artist's most iconic pieces; film and documentary ...

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News: Recording

Cratedigger: Blood, Sweat and Tears, "Child is Father to the Man"

December 20, 2009

There had never been anything quite like them. They werent the cute mop-tops or acid-fueled freaks that had risen to fame in recent years. The members of Blood, Sweat & Tears were seasoned music professionals. The horn section (did I mention there was a horn section?!) was led by alto player Fred Lipsius, featured a young ...