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Hilary Kole: You Are There
by Larry Taylor
With her crystal clear voice and precise phrasing, singer Hilary Kole pulls off the delightful and unique You Are There. This is one of a kind, because eleven different top-of-the-line piano accompanists join her, with two appearing twice. You Are There's 13 songs are all ballads, sung passionately, simply, and with no frills. According ...
Monty Alexander Playing Five-Night Series at Jazz at Lincoln Center
The phenomenal sounds of Jamaica's acclaimed Commander of Distinction and renowned jazz pianist, Monty Alexander, is on the way adding excitement in New York City as he returns with his Harlem-Kingston Express for a five-night series of performances at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Alexander, who has the distinction of being named one of the ...
Renowned Jamaican Pianist Monty Alexander For Jazz At Lincoln Center
NEW YORK, NY: The phenomenal sounds of Jamaica's acclaimed Commander of Distinction and renowned jazz pianist, Monty Alexander, is set to add to the excitement in New York City later this month as he returns for a five-day series of performances at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Alexander, who has the distinction of being named one of ...
Resonance Records: Non-Profit Jazz Label with a Mission
by Samuel Chell
It's a story often heard before: musically, these are the best and worst of times. Only this time, in 2010, it seems different. Even as the pool of fresh talent expands, jazz continues to witness a dearth of venues along with the slump in CD sales. Uncounted numbers of talented musicians, young and otherwise, are reduced ...
Monty Alexander for New York Performance at Birdland: March 2-6, 2010
One of the fifty greatest jazz piano players of all time, renowned Jamaican jazz pianist and Jamaica's acclaimed Commander of Distinction, Monty Alexander, is set to thrill fans of the musical genre at a top New York City night club this Women's History Month. The Kingston-born musician, fresh from a performance in his homeland at the ...
Take Five With Tony Foster
by AAJ Staff
Meet Tony Foster: Currently based in Seattle, Washington, Tony Foster was born and raised in North Vancouver, BC, Canada. He received his initial musical training early on, in the form of classical piano lessons privately. In school bands, his main instrument became the trumpet. His studies on the trumpet continued until college, and it was not ...
Jamil Nasser's 77th Birthday Party Bash
The Great Bassist Jamil Nasser was recently given a party to honor his 77th Birthday. The event was held at Cobi's Place on June 21, 2009. In attendance was Ahmad Jamal, Monty Alexander, George Coleman, Lou Donaldson, Richard Wyands, Paul West and Harold Mabern. It was a great tribute to an important musician and educator of ...
Monty Alexander Offers Rare Los Angeles Performances
Don't miss Monty Alexander in a rare Los Angeles performance! Two very special nights -- Two very different programs Friday, February 20th -- 35th Year Reunion of the Monty Alexander Trio Featuring John Clayton and Jeff Hamilton. Saturday, February 21st -- Jazz & Roots featuring Courtney Panton (electric bass), Wendel Ferraro (guitar/vocals), Hassan Shukur (bass), Herlin ...
Frisell/Carter/Motian; Winter Jazzfest; Gato Barbieri/Poncho Sanchez; George Coleman; Monty Alexander; Lee Konitz
by Martin Longley
Bill Frisell, Ron Carter, Paul MotianThe Blue NoteJanuary 9, 2009It's just over a year since these masters of minimalism were last in residence at The Blue Note. This return shows that they've further refined their rapport, which was already bordering on the telepathic. In this very particular combination, each member ...
Clayton Brothers: Brother to Brother
by J Hunter
Jazz had a family thing going long before the Marsalises showed up; Jeff and John Clayton created Brother to Brother to showcase the sibling side of that equation. Wynton and Branford's music isn't touched on, but other related members of jazz royalty receive due deference either through loving covers or new compositions inspired by honorees. To ...
