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Article: From the Inside Out

Seven Steps to Soul

by Chris M. Slawecki
February 23, 2010

In a narrow view, soul music is a style of rhythm and blues in which the object of affection is most often a lover who's either in view or long been out of sight. But from a wider perspective, soul music can also tell the story of a nation's memories and dreams, and articulate the spirit ...

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Article: Multiple Reviews

Let's Do It!: Recordings by Mark Egan, Carl Fischer and Terje Lie

by Martin Gladu
February 23, 2010

The great Miles Davis did it. Chick Corea did it with different groups. Michael Brecker did it with family. Even the educated John Scofield did it. Not to mention Mike Stern. They all did it and we lauded them for it. Most college big bands in America reserve some time in their sets to do it. ...

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News: Contest

Enter the Legacy Recordings "Miles Davis - The Complete Columbia Album Collection" Giveaway

February 22, 2010

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Legacy Recordings “Miles Davis - The Complete Columbia Album Collection" giveaway contest starting today. We'll select one lucky winner at the conclusion of the contest on March 5th. The winner will also receive a Miles Davis T-shirt and a Miles Davis USB stick, so the total value ...

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News: Recording

Miles Davis: Bye Bye Blackbird

February 22, 2010

Bye Bye Blackbird, Miles Davis Quintet CD 'Round About Midnight (Columbia 94750) Miles Davis (trumpet), John Coltrane (tenor sax), Red Garland (piano), Paul Chambers (bass), Philly Joe Jones (drums). Composed by Mort Dixon and Ray Henderson Recorded: New York, June 5, 1956 Miles Davis' classic version of “Bye Bye, Blackbird" has long been considered ...

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Article: Product Spotlight

Monster Cable's Miles Davis Tribute In-Ear Headphones

by John Kelman
February 22, 2010

With 2009 the 50th anniversary of legendary jazz trumpeter Miles Davis' biggest selling and highly influential Kind of Blue (Columbia/Legacy, 1959), it's no surprise that folks are coming out of the woodwork to capitalize on this significant milestone. Collector's, Legacy and vinyl editions of the album have all been released by Columbia/Legacy, not to mention tributes ...

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Article: Live Review

Tom Harrell Quintet at Dazzle Nightclub in Denver

by Geoff Anderson
February 19, 2010

Tom Harrell Quintet Dazzle Nightclub Denver, CO February 11, 2010 (First Set) My wife arrived early for the show, before me. Most of the nearly sold out crowd had yet to arrive. The maître'd offered her a table in the front. She declined stating, “No thanks, since this is ...

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Article: Multiple Reviews

For Latin Lovers: Mark Weinstein, Claudio Roditi, Emilio Solla

by J Hunter
February 17, 2010

In many ways, the description “Latin jazz" is no more useful than the umbrella description “jazz." There are sub-genres inside the sub-genre, all of them with subtle color changes that provide different flavors, even though it all can lead to the same satisfying result. Here are three early 2010 entrants into this musical conversation.

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With Dylan Kay

by AAJ Staff
February 16, 2010

Meet Dylan Kay: Bandleader and guitarist Dylan Kay was educated at Berklee College of Music, the Guitar Institute and Oxford University. He has studied with some of the world's finest jazz teachers, including Mick Goodrick, Hal Crook, David Tronzo, Tim Miller and Richie Hart. Dylan has performed extensively in Boston, USA and throughout the UK, leading ...

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Article: Film Review

Masters of American Music Series: Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Billie Holiday

by Eugene Holley, Jr.
February 14, 2010

The Story of Jazz Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker Thelonious Monk: American Composer The Many Faces of Billie Holiday Naxos 2010 These four DVDs--separate broadcasts of the Masters of American Music TV series, originally released in eighties--seem by today's standards, like some ...

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With Frank Barton

by AAJ Staff
February 14, 2010

Meet Frank Barton:Active in music since the 1980s, Frank is currently recording and playing music in Hawaii. In 2009, he recorded “Kodiak Shoreline" in Alaska- a collection of original instrumental compositions. He is the electric guitarist for the New York based band Funky Blue Muskrats--playing a mix of original material and songs by artists ...