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Swing into Fall
by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
George Gee Big Band Settin' the Pace - The Music of Frank Foster Under His Direction GJazz Records 2004 This CD contains two Frank Foster tunes and arrangements that have never been recorded before: “Settin' the Pace" and “Bass in Yo' Face," both gems. Otherwise, eleven of the ...
A Bounty of Basie
by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
Since the immortal William (Count) Basie was born on August 21, 1904, 2004 is his centennial year. Blue Note has released two 2-CD collections of songs, including some of the best and most beloved of his 50-year career, and all warmly remastered in 24 bit. Not a prolific composer like the Duke (though Basie did write ...
Autumn CD Releases From Telarc, Koch and Adventure Music
by Nick Catalano
Each year the autumnal solstice arrives faster and faster and each year we look ruefully back at the restful summer days and mourn their quicker-than-ever passing. Actually, not quite everyone has rested; in the recording studios activity hums along and more and more artists, producers, and technicians are at it day and night. The result is ...
Peter Br
by Clifford Allen
History is a process, a cyclical movement through time that, rather than an abstract concept, one experiences on an innate, firsthand level. For someone growing up and coming up artistically in a shattered postwar Europe, and especially postwar Germany, the complex nature of this experience and the desire to rid oneself of excess baggage while simultaneously ...
The Radio King Orchestra: RKO / Live from Timpano / Put a Little Boogie in My Stocking
by Jack Bowers
The Radio King Orchestra RKO (1999) Put a Little Boogie in My Stocking (2000) Live from Timpano (2003) RKO My brother Ed saw and heard the Radio King Orchestra playing recently at a suburban Maryland shopping mall and suggested that I check it out. And so ...
Pierre Favre on Intakt
by A. Henkin
One of the most important skills contributing to the longevity of an improvising musician's career is versatility. A look at several successful examples demonstrates a commitment to adaptability: Evan Parker, William Parker, Kenny Wheeler, Anthony Braxton. Two new albums by venerable Swiss drummer Pierre Favre, one an improvised duet and the other a carefully sculpted quasi-sextet ...
I've Got Rhythm: New LPRs
by David Rickert
Vacation at the Concord Machito 1958 The Concord is a luxurious resort located 90 miles outside of New York City on Kiamesha Lake. As a guest you will enjoy the Concord's wonderful recreational facilities that include swimming, skiing, and an authentic Swiss chalet. After a day of fun you can enjoy fine ...
Vandermark x2
by Derek Taylor
Surf by Ken Vandermark's website and you'll find evidence of a cottage industry. The industrious Chicagoan continues a relentless pace of touring and recording, releasing a generous handful of discs with each passing year. What's equally impressive about his activities is the number of people on board behind his grand designs. Myriad labels including Okkadisk , ...
The Allman Brothers Band: Gems From The Vaults
by Doug Collette
The five-man lineup of The Allman Brothers Band that remained in the wake of founder member/guitarist Duane Allman's death is the missing link in the history of the band. In part, that's because their studio recordings were initially overshadowed on Eat a Peach --despite the fact two of its three initial cuts are currently staples of ...
Fantasy Jazz in 20-bit Glory: Red Garland, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Wes Montgomery
by C. Michael Bailey
Fantasy Jazz continues its service to the jazz community with four appropriately remastered discs from the Prestige and Riverside labels.. Red Garland Red Garland's Piano Prestige 7086 Dallas Texas native Red Garland did not lead a recording session until August 17, 1956 when bassist Paul Chambers, drummer Art Taylor, and Garland entered ...
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