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Article: Interview

Sonny Fortune: In Pursuit Of Music

by Russ Musto
September 19, 2006

Sonny Fortune is one of the most exciting saxophonists in jazz today, with a searing sound that is all his own. Fortune served as a sideman with a variety of leaders, including Elvin Jones, Mongo Santamaria, Buddy Rich, McCoy Tyner, Miles Davis and Nat Adderley, but it as a leader that he has truly made his ...

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Article: Album Review

Frank Kimbrough: Play

by Matthew Miller
September 19, 2006

More than the presence of Paul Motian on this, Frank Kimbrough's seventh album as a leader, harkens to the legacy of Bill Evans. The pianists share an unparalleled grace of touch and musicality that subtly penetrate the ear, dancing with the innate, ineffable rhythmic sense that makes repeated listening a pleasure. And like Evans, Kimbrough creates ...

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Article: Album Review

Rahsaan Roland Kirk: Brotherman to the Fatherland

Read "Brotherman to the Fatherland" reviewed by Kurt Gottschalk

by Kurt Gottschalk
September 19, 2006

Of all the people trying to put jazz on the pop charts in the anything-goes period of the late '60s and early '70s--all the way up to Albert Ayler, for the love of Pete--probably the most successful at bridging the gap without watering it down was Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Long before the Steven Bernsteins and JA ...

News: Recording

NYC Couple Blends Jazz and Gospel Styles For A Divine Listening Experience

September 18, 2006

A Marriage Made In Heaven NYC Couple Blends Jazz and Gospel Styles For A Divine Listening Experience Music is a vital element to the Christian faith. King David, famous for his soul-stirring Psalms in the Bible, wrote of singing new songs to the Lord using popular instruments during his lifetime, namely, the harp and lyre. Taking ...

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News: Event

Marcus Strickland's Twi-Life Group at the New School September 21

September 18, 2006

Jazz Presents Series: Alumni from the First 20 Years MARCUS STRICKLAND'S TWI-LIFE GROUP Thursday, September 21, 8:00 p.m. The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music Performance Space 55 West 13th Street, 5th floor Admission $10; free for seniors, students and all members of the New School community ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Mel Bay Presents CD Release Celebration For The Dave Stryker Organ Trio "The Chaser" Wed. Sept. 20th at The Iridium Jazz Club

September 18, 2006

MEL BAY RECORDS PRESENTS CD RELEASE CELEBRATION FOR THE DAVE STRYKER ORGAN TRIO THE CHASER Wed. Sept. 20 DAVE STRYKER ORGAN TRIO DAVE STRYKER-GUITAR, JARED GOLD-ORGAN, TONY REEDUS-DRUMS At The IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 ...

News: Event

Creole Jazz Supper Club welcomes LaRe & Jazz Fever every Tuesday!

September 17, 2006

Creole Restaurant and Jazz Supper Club welcomes Four-time award-winning jazz singer-songwriter LaRe and Jazz Fever open jam Every Tuesday! LaRe performs a one-hour set from 8-9 pm then from 9:30 pm-12 am: Jazz Fever Creole Restaurant and Jazz Supper Club 2167 Third avenue @ 118th Street East Harlem ...

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Article: Live Review

Vision Festival XI, Angel Orensanz Foundation For The Arts, NYC - Day Four, 16 June 2006

by John Sharpe
September 17, 2006

Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 Afternoon | Day 5 Evening | Day 6Donald Byrd Spectrum Dance Theater No, not that Donald Byrd. This Donald Byrd is currently artistic director of Spectrum Dance Theater in Seattle, WA, not that he was in evidence this evening. The performance ...

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Article: Album Review

Ulf Wakenius: Notes from the Heart

Read "Notes from the Heart" reviewed by Brian P. Lonergan

by Brian P. Lonergan
September 17, 2006

In the liner notes to Notes from the Heart, Ulf Wakenius' tribute to the compositions of Keith Jarrett, the Swedish guitarist states, “It's impossible to recreate his music--you can only approach it from a totally different angle. But rather than a radical reworking of Jarrett's music or a reproduction of his far-ranging solo trips, Wakenius has ...

News: Performance / Tour

Medelgi/Anderson/Arpino Live at Mannahatta, Mon Sept 18

September 16, 2006

World Premiere! Fresh from his world Tour with Jean-Luc Ponty, Laurent Arpino will perform with longtime accomplice Dave Anderson on bass (Special FX), and Broadway guitar player Laurent Medelgi (Rent, Hairspray, Wedding Singer). Jazz American Standards and original compositions by Laurent. Free Admission. 9-11pm. Mannahatta is located at 316 Bowery ...