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News: Recording

New Release by Jacob Varmus

July 21, 2006

Jacob Varmus is pleased to announce the release of his 2004 recording All the Things We Still Can Be. It is the first mass-produced recording for Mr. Varmus as a leader and features five of his early compositions with an outstanding group including Toru Dodo (piano), Nate Radley (guitar), Yoshi Waki (bass), and Brian Woodruff (drums). ...

News: Performance / Tour

Laurent Medelgi Trio at Mannhatta August 7th

July 20, 2006

Laurent Medelgi Trio Live at Mannahatta Lounge August 7 11:00 pm-1:00 am 316 Bowery @ Bleecker St Free admission Perfoming American jazz standards, in the stellar company of Dave Anderson on the bass (Hairspray, Lennon) and Lionel Cordew on the drums (Special FX, Mike Stern, Bill Evans), just ...

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Article: Album Review

Rale Micic: Serbia

by Ken Dryden
July 20, 2006

Although a relative newcomer as a bandleader, guitarist Rale Micic's studies with the likes of Mick Goodrick, Bob Brookmeyer, Hal Crook and others obviously have enhanced his gifts as a player and composer. His soft, lyrical style of playing complements his superb band, featuring the masterful trumpeter and flugelhornist Tom Harrell, tenor saxophonist Bob Reynolds, bassist ...

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Article: Album Review

Claudio Roditi: Reflections

Read "Reflections" reviewed by Marcia Hillman

by Marcia Hillman
July 20, 2006

Reflections is a well-paced collection of mostly original material, the bulk of which was written by the date's pianist, Klaus Ignatzek, with one composition each by its bassist, Jean-Louis Rassinfosse, and Dizzy Gillespie. The opening title track has a memorable melody and features a fluid piano solo by Ignatzek. Trumpeter Claudio Roditi delivers ...

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News: Performance / Tour

David Weiss and the Point of Departure Quintet at Fat Cat every Thursday in July

July 19, 2006

Fat Cat presents David Weiss and the Point of Departure Quintet David Weiss - Trumpet J.D. Allen - Tenor Sax (Except July 20) Myron Walden - Tenor Sax (July 20) Nir Felder - Guitar Luques Curtis - Bass Kendrick Scott ...

News: Radio

Jerry Vivino on WBGO Radio 7/20/06 and at Iridium August 30th

July 19, 2006

Just letting you all know that I will be a guest on Gary Walker's Morning Jazz radio program this Thursday July 20TH. I'm happy to report that my new CD Walkin' With the Wazmo has been embraced by Jazz radio stations nation wide. WBGO, the #1 jazz station in America, has asked me to come on ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Dekel Bor, Francois Moutin, Jeff "Tain" Watts Upcoming Performance Dates

July 19, 2006

Dekel Bor will be playing a series of three shows with two of the most important musicians in the jazz world: Bassist Francois Moutin-who plays regularly in Bor's trio-is among the most important bass players alive, and is a true innovator on his instrument. Drummer Jeff “Tain" Watts came into the jazz world in the early ...

News: Event

Allen Esses Singing and Swinging The American Songbook July 21 atShutters Cafe

July 19, 2006

On July 21, 2006, Allen Esses will swing the Great American Songbook, with help from pianist Bob de Bennedett and bassist Alex Gressel. Three sets beginning at 8:00 PM. Shutters Cafe, 433 West 34th St. NYC, located between 9th and 10th Ave. Ph: 212-279-3446. email: [email protected] for reservations. $10.00 cover $10.00 minimum ...

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Article: Profile

Frank Kimbrough: Important Every Time

by Celeste Sunderland
July 19, 2006

Moonshine and church music flowed plentifully in backcountry North Carolina in the early '70s when a teenaged Frank Kimbrough saw the Bill Evans Trio on television. Suddenly the link between the young pianist's classical training and rock band elation became strikingly clear. “It struck me right away--the perfect combination, the discipline of what ...

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Article: Megaphone

Coming Of Age: Life, on the Road to Parnassus

by AAJ Staff
July 18, 2006

By Pete Malinverni One day you turn around and realize that, by now, in your 40s, you have lived--and are living--the life of a musician. For me, this was not accidental--years of practice, study, gigs, listening, all of that--but I enjoy looking back at decisions taken that led me to the exact point at which I ...