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Mike DiRubbo: Threshold
by Edward Blanco
New York-based alto saxophonist Mike DiRubbo is one of the most recognizable and formidable forces in the jazz world today. A former student of the late great jazz icon Jackie McLean and a fixture in the Big Apple's vibrant jazz scene, DiRubbo is no novice. He has a substantial discography, and experience performing with some of ...
Mike DiRubbo: Threshold
by Hrayr Attarian
Mike DiRubbo's eight disc as a leader, Threshold finds the ever inventive alto saxophonist in a solidly hard bop environment that is reminiscent of Blue Note records of the 1950s but has a clear modern edge. In addition to leading a superb and sympathetic quintet, DiRubbo penned eight of the nine tracks on this riveting record ...
Litchfield Jazz Camp Registration Now Open!
Celebrate 18 years of Litchfield Jazz Camp at our new location, Canterbury School in New Milford, CT. Register by next Saturday, February 8 to get a special EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT. Sibling, loyalty and full combo discounts available too. Music Director Don Braden and Director of Operations Albert Rivera lead a star studded faculty through out the ...
Bill Cantrall & Axiom: Live at the Kitano
by Edward Blanco
The Kitano New York Hotel, in midtown Manhattan, offers one of the city's most intimate jazz lounge settings, and it is in this boutique hotel that trombonist Bill Cantrall follows up his critically acclaimed debut, Axiom (Up Swing, 2008), with an audacious second effort simply titled Live at the Kitano. Enlisting a core quintet group as ...
Steve Davis: Gettin' It Done
by Bruce Lindsay
Calling trombonist Steve Davis a veteran is probably inappropriate--after all, he was a mere 44 year-old when he recorded Gettin' It Done in October, 2011. However, he has such a wealth of experience, such a command of his instrument and such a rich back catalog of recordings that based on his body of work rather than ...
Chronos
By Mike DiRubbo
Label: Posi-Tone Records
Released: 2011
Track listing: Minor Progress; Chronos; Lilt; Rituals; Nouveau; Lucky 13; Excellent Taste; Eight For Elvin; More Physical.
Alto Powerhouse Mike DiRubbo Talks Sound, Self Confidence, and Sequences
Those of us familiar with Mike DiRubbo's fiery brand of no-nonsense improvised flights of fancy can attest to the fact that he's a major player in the jazz saxophone game. With shades of Kenny Garret, Jackie McLean, and John Coltrane, DiRubbo's alto speaks in a distinctly powerful voice that's at the same time modern and timeless. ...
Announcing the Winners of the "Mike DiRubbo - Chronos" Giveaway
Tom Zmuda, James Olsen, Cheryl Free, Donald Schlack and Daniel Stephenson, Congratulations! You're the lucky winners of the Posi-Tone “Mike DiRubbo—Chronos“ giveaway. All About Jazz will contact you about claiming your prize. We'd like to thank everyone who participated in the contest and please visit Posi-Tone Records for more releases. Enjoy the music! Your Friends at ...
Lauren Sevian: Big Voice on the Big Horn
by R.J. DeLuke
Swaying slightly, with eyes closed, Lauren Sevian pours a lot of heart and grit into the big, baritone saxophone--the largest of the most commonly played saxophones and an axe that looks even more considerable when seen against her small frame. She comes out with an imposing sound and welcoming style, put forth through a striking conception. ...
Enter the "Mike DiRubbo - Chronos" Giveaway
All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Posi-Tone “Mike DiRubbo—Chronos“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on March 16th. Click here to enter the contest (Following Mike DiRubbo at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck! Your Friends at Posi-Tone Records About Chronos Listeners ...
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