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Polish Jazz: Jazz 56; House of Jade; Busem po S

Read "Polish Jazz: Jazz 56; House of Jade; Busem po S" reviewed by Elliott Simon

by Elliott Simon

Various Jazz 56 Polskie Nagrania/Muza 2006 Krzysztof Popek House of Jade Power Bros 2006 Adam Pieroñczyk Trio Busem po São Paulo Meta Records 2006

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Article: Book Review

Stochelo Rosenberg - Part I

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by Karen Hogg

Stochelo Rosenberg - Part I Stochelo Rosenberg, Harry Klunder and Leo Eimers Cento 2006 Although he is not widely known stateside (apart from having been a regular performer at The Django Reinhardt Festival), gypsy jazz guitarist Stochelo Rosenberg enjoys a large following in the Netherlands and throughout Europe.

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News: Performance / Tour

Eric Alexander Quintet featuring Ira Sullivan at Dizzy's Coca-Cola in NYC

Eric Alexander Quintet featuring Ira Sullivan at Dizzy's Coca-Cola in NYC

Tenor titan Eric Alexander and his regular rhythm section of piano legend Harold Mabern, drummer Joe Farnsworth and bassist John Webber, are joined by veteran multi-instrumentalist Ira Sullivan at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Frederick P. Rose Hall. ERIC ALEXANDER QUINTET FEATURING IRA SULLIVAN October 31 - Nov 5 Dizzy's Coca-Cola 60th ...

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Article: Album Review

Kenny Garrett: Beyond The Wall

Read "Beyond The Wall" reviewed by Russ Musto

by Russ Musto

Since the release of John Coltrane's A Love Supreme (Impulse!, 1965), only a handful of albums have effectively explored jazz's spiritual aspects while sustaining its exciting secular qualities. Beyond The Wall is a masterful work of original music that succeeds marvelously on both levels, building upon Trane's legacy, as well as the work of the date's ...

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Article: Album Review

Philip Gayle: The Mommy Row

Read "The Mommy Row" reviewed by Matthew Miller

by Matthew Miller

Experimental music has always been something of a risky venture. The general public is rarely ready for what the avant-garde has to offer--and it often takes years, even decades for genius to be recognized and snatched from the jaws of obscurity. Luckily, New York has always had a place in its heart for the searching musician. ...

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Article: Album Review

Helen Sung: Helenistique

Read "Helenistique" reviewed by Donald Elfman

by Donald Elfman

The title Helenistique, a pun on the leader's name, calls to mind (also punningly) things Greek. The reference puzzled me at first, but it seems to now refer to this sterling young pianist's ability to sculpt intelligent and vital improvisations. She is a confident, technically brilliant keyboard artist who uses a fertile imagination to create new ...

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Article: Album Review

Rudresh Mahanthappa: Codebook

Read "Codebook" reviewed by Jeff Stockton

by Jeff Stockton

Ever since Charlie Parker redefined the instrument, speed has been the stock and trade of the alto saxophonist. Find some sidemen who can keep up with you and you've got something. On Codebook, Rudresh Mahanthappa's quartet is rounded out by bassist François Moutin, drummer Dan Weiss and pianist Vijay Iyer, a constant compadre. Is Iyer a ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Poland's Emerging Jazz Piano Star Marcin Masecki Playing Solo Joe's Pub on Saturday, November 11, at 7:30 PM

Poland's Emerging Jazz Piano Star Marcin Masecki Playing Solo Joe's Pub on Saturday, November 11, at 7:30 PM

POLAND'S ASTONISHING YOUNG JAZZ PIANIST MARCIN MASECKI PLAYING SOLO AT JOE'S PUB NOVEMBER 11 Poland's emerging jazz piano star Marcin Masecki is making his New York City debut with a solo concert at Joe's Pub on Saturday, November 11, at 7:30 PM. The concert is presented by the Polish Cultural Institute in ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Harlem Speaks Announces Final Four

Harlem Speaks Announces Final Four

Benny Powell, Trombonist Nov. 9, 2006 Ross Carnegie, Pianist Nov. 30, 2006 Eddie Locke, Drummer Dec. 7, 2006 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, NBA legend Dec. 21, 2006 The Jazz Museum in Harlem closes out the 2006 season of its Harlem Speaks series with four swinging conversations during November and December. ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Bill Gerhardt's Cotangent Quartet Thursday November 2nd at Sweet Rhythm

Bill Gerhardt's Cotangent Quartet Thursday November 2nd at Sweet Rhythm

The Jazz Composers Forum Presents: pre-release concert Thrive Bill Gerhardt's Cotangent Quartet Bill Gerhardt - piano/composition Marc Mommaas - sax Mike Holstein - bass Tim Horner - drums With special guests: Ron Horton- trumpet Mark Reboul- waterphone Thursday November 2nd, ...


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