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Article: Album Review

Queen Mab Trio: Thin Air

Read "Thin Air" reviewed by Kurt Gottschalk

by Kurt Gottschalk

Queen Mab “gallops night by night, through lovers' brains and then they dream of love, at least the Fairy Queen Mab of Romeo and Juliet does and if that's a bit sweet, even a bit specious an image to cast upon an all-woman trio, it does make an impression (and after all, they chose what to ...

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Article: Album Review

Bobby Hutcherson: Mosaic Select 26

Read "Mosaic Select 26" reviewed by Joel Roberts

by Joel Roberts

The 1970s are often disparaged as an era dominated by fusion and disco, which is largely true. But there was also some excellent, innovative jazz being made. Unfortunately, owing to the commercial realities of the day--and many subsequent days--some of the best '70s jazz has remained unreleased or available only to the most intrepid of fans. ...

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Article: Film Review

Ken Jacobs: New York Ghetto Fishmarket 1903

Read "Ken Jacobs: New York Ghetto Fishmarket 1903" reviewed by Brad Glanden

by Brad Glanden

Ken Jacobs New York Ghetto Fishmarket 1903 Tzadik 2007 What elevates New York Ghetto Fishmarket 1903 above the amateur work of young hopefuls with movie-editing software is the fact that Ken Jacobs, a septuagenarian staple of American avant-garde cinema, is a master of deconstruction. His Tom Tom the Piper's Son ...

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Article: Profile

Marcus Rojas: Finding the Sound World

Read "Marcus Rojas: Finding the Sound World" reviewed by Sean Patrick Fitzell

by Sean Patrick Fitzell

Scurrying through the apartment, he was already running late for a rehearsal. Passing bags of CDs, many of which he played on, and un-hung framed photos from tours and bands past, he rummaged for keys, money for cab, the music to be rehearsed, mouthpiece. When he gathered everything, Marcus Rojas slung his tuba over his shoulders ...

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Article: Album Review

The Fred Hersch Trio: Night and the Music

Read "Night and the Music" reviewed by Riel Lazarus

by Riel Lazarus

Although there are no set formulas for success or achievement in jazz, there are certainly a few “legs-up and “add-ons. In the case of the trio, one such advantage is that of comfort and familiarity between the members. With these in play, the notes begin to blend and fall seamlessly in line: three voices turn to ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Will Sellenraad Trio at the 55 Bar, Friday May 18th

Will Sellenraad Trio at the 55 Bar, Friday May 18th

Will Sellenraad Trio Rene Hart - bass Eric McPherson - drums Will Sellenraad- guitar Friday, MAY 18th 6:00pm - 9:00pm 55 Bar, 55 Christopher St. @ Sheridan Square, NYC :: 212.929.9883 Hey Peoples... It's been a little while, I hope everyone is groovin' nicely. ...

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Article: Album Review

Mamiko Watanabe: One After Another

Read "One After Another" reviewed by Terrell Kent Holmes

by Terrell Kent Holmes

With the release of One After Another, add Mamiko Watanabe to the list of talented jazz pianists that have come out of Japan in recent years. Watanabe composed all of the songs on this impressive debut and they show a strong, fully developed hard bop sensibility. Watanabe's composing MO is to start off a song with ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Poland's Most Innovative Bands Motion Trio @ Joe's Pub June 2nd

Poland's Most Innovative Bands Motion Trio @ Joe's Pub June 2nd

New York, May 21, 2007 The Polish Cultural Institute brings Motion Trio, the internationally acclaimed innovative accordion trio, back to the US with a concert at Joes Pub on Saturday, June 2 at 9:30 PM. The concert, which promises to be an inspiring and unforgettable performance, is part of Motion Trios U.S. tour, which is presented ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Pete McCann Quartet Monday, May 21st at the 55 Bar (the Early Set) 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Pete McCann Quartet Monday, May 21st at the 55 Bar  (the Early Set) 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Please join us Monday, May 21st at the 55 Bar. (the early set) We will be playing some new tunes, as well as music from Most Folks. Pete McCann Quartet Pete McCann - guitar/tunes John O'Gallagher - sax Matt Clohesy - bass Mark Ferber - drums 7:00 pm to 9:00 ...

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The Walter Thompson Orchestra Performs an Evening of Soundpainting at the Bowery Poetry Club Tuesday, May 22 10PM

The Walter Thompson Orchestra Performs an Evening of Soundpainting at the Bowery Poetry Club Tuesday, May 22 10PM

The Walter Thompson Orchestra performs an evening of Soundpainting at The Bowery Poetry Club Tuesday, May 22 10pm The Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery (at Bleecker Street, across from CBGB's) New York, NY 212.614.0505 Soundpainting is the art of live composing. Soundpainting ...


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