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Article: Live Review

Rick Lawn's Power of Ten at Chris' Jazz Cafe

by Victor L. Schermer
February 9, 2014

Power of Ten Rick Lawn, Musical Director Chris' Jazz Café Philadelphia, PA February 4, 2014 The Power of Ten is a cracker-jack ensemble of some of the best Philadelphia-based musicians. Powered by its founder and leader, Rick Lawn, their first and only CD, Earth Tones (Self-produced, ...

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With Bob Ross

by AAJ Staff
December 3, 2013

Meet Bob Ross: My career in music began when I was 11 years old. I started playing trumpet and continued for seven years. At 14, I began playing guitar and have been doing so for 12 years. In 2008, I graduated from Morehead State University with a Bachelor of Music degree. In 2010 I earned ...

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Article: Extended Analysis

Rick Lawn’s Power of Ten Little Big Band: Earth Tones

by Victor L. Schermer
November 18, 2011

Rick Lawn's Power of Ten Little Big BandEarth TonesSelf Produced2011The “little" big band format, an ensemble that may range from seven to 11 instrumentalists, gives the leader/arranger/composer--in this case the multi-faceted reed player Rick Lawn--a chance to finely craft the music and bring in players who are equally ...

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News: Event

Philadelphia Charitable Concert Tribute to Billie Holiday: October 4, 2009

September 4, 2009

Fine and Mellow: Lady Day Remembered in Song. A Philadelphia Tribute to Billie Holiday An Upcoming Musical and Charitable Event: Sunday evening, October 4, 2009, 7:00pm; at Church of St. Luke and the Epiphany; 13th and Pine Steet, Center City, Philadelphia. (An open reception with the musicians fill follow the concert.) This exciting jazz event will ...

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Idle Afternoon

By Mike Kennedy

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2006
Track listing: I'll Take Two; Walk In The Park; Idle Afternoon; Gilded Garden; Territory; News To Me; Pale Flying Feet; Days End.

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Article: Album Review

Mike Kennedy Quartet: Idle Afternoon

Read "Idle Afternoon" reviewed by Edward Zucker

by Edward Zucker
October 22, 2006

Consisting of all original compositions, Mike Kennedy's self-produced Idle Afternoon stays firmly based in the pre-hard bop lexicon, interpreting swinging and straight-ahead tunes. A Philadelphia-based guitarist, Kennedy possesses a rich, thick, soulful sound. The opening “I'll Take Two features Kennedy laying down some harmonious and stimulating lines. The album's piece de resistance is the closing track, ...

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