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Nelson Rangell

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Jazziz magazine writes that Nelson Rangell is “an artist of depth, a master of song, and an improviser non pareil.” The Times of London notes his "undoubted virtuosity" and "extraordinary facility on a range of instruments”. Saxophone Journal writes “He commands the alto saxophone with such authority there can be no denying that Nelson Rangell is a true artist,” and Flute Talk Magazine states “Nelson Rangell creates the impression that anything is possible when he improvises.” Such praise is confirmation of what contemporary jazz fans have known since the late 80s: that Rangell is one of the most exciting and diverse performers in the genre.

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Article: Opinion

Can You Judge an Album By Its Label?

Read "Can You Judge an Album By Its Label?" reviewed by Dave Hughes


This article was first published at All About Jazz in March 1999. For almost as long as there have been record labels, many labels have sought to build a reputation or a brand identity for themselves in terms of the genre of music presented on their labels or the technical quality of their product. ...

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five with TRi/O's Steve Shapiro, Dave Anderson and Tyger MacNeal

Read "Take Five with TRi/O's Steve Shapiro, Dave Anderson and Tyger MacNeal" reviewed by AAJ Staff


Meet TRi/O TRi/O is a collaborative groove-based contemporary jazz & funk outing from three New York musicians: Steve Shapiro on vibraphone and mallet keyboards, virtuoso 5-string bassist Dave Anderson, and drummer Tyger MacNeal. Their combined credits comprise a long list of major jazz and pop artists—including Steely Dan, Ornette Coleman, Phil Collins, Spyro Gyra, Whitney Houston, ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Jazz Bridge Presents Lynn Riley At The Kennett Flash Wed. May 2nd!

Jazz Bridge Presents Lynn Riley At The Kennett Flash Wed. May 2nd!

Appearing on Wednesday, May 2nd at the Kennett Flash, 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, PA, for the last concert of this season will be saxophonist Lynn Riley and her band World Mix. Showtime: 7:30 p.m. One show. $10/$5 students. No advance sales. For info: Call 484-732-8295. This concert is produced by Jazz Bridge, a nonprofit that ...

Album

Soul To Souls

Label: KOCH Records
Released: 2006
Track listing: Free As The Wind; City Lights; When I Saw You; Vonetta; Instrumental Theme Part 2 From One Man Dog; Mean Business; A Night In Tunisia; A New Avenger; Send One Your Love; The World View.

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Article: Album Review

Nelson Rangell: Soul To Souls

Read "Soul To Souls" reviewed by Mark Sabbatini


If you've never heard saxophonist Nelson Rangell, you may find Soul To Souls a pleasant step beyond typical smooth radio fodder. Listeners familiar with his work will find it, for better or worse, a return to safety. Rangell put out unpolished fusion albums with scattered moments of innovation during his early years, hit a ...

Album

My American Songbook Vol. 1

Label: KOCH Records
Released: 2005
Track listing: 1. America (Leonard Bernstein); 2. Don't You Worry

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Article: Album Review

Nelson Rangell: My American Songbook Vol. 1

Read "My American Songbook Vol. 1" reviewed by Mark Sabbatini


It's about freakin' time. Nelson Rangell's squandered most of his career on saccharine smooth jazz only rarely offering insight into his ability, with nearly all of that coming during his early recordings of the late '80s and early '90s. He doesn't completely fulfill that promise on My American Songbook Vol. 1, but it's his ...

Album

All I Hope For Christmas

Label: KOCH Records
Released: 2004
Track listing: Let It Snow; Do You Hear What I Hear?; The Christmas Song; Silent Night; Sleigh Ride; Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas; My Favorite Things; Ave Maria; Oh Christmas Tree; All I've Hoped For

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Article: Album Review

Nelson Rangell: All I Hope For Christmas

Read "All I Hope For Christmas" reviewed by Mark Sabbatini


This is a holiday album that achieves nirvana--a state of perfect musical nothingness. Saxophonist Nelson Rangell's All I Hope For Christmas isn't good enough to excite, bad enough to disappoint, or novel enough to inspire any other emotions. It's a shade above mall music fodder, but even more accomplished moments will sound immediately recognizable ...


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