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Article: Interview

James Spaulding: '60s Sideman Extraordinaire

by Clifford Allen
February 11, 2004

Born July 30th, 1937, alto saxophonist/flutist James Spaulding spent his formative years in Indianapolis, and moved to Chicago in the latter half of the '50s, appearing on early recordings by the Sun Ra Arkestra. Following a brief return to Indianapolis in 1962, he moved to New York and played with Freddie Hubbard, Randy Weston and Max ...

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Article: Record Label Profile

Leo Records

by A. Henkin
February 10, 2004

The astrological sign Leo signifies dynamic and creative self-expression, the development of a strong and resilient ego and the capacity to celebrate life with spontaneity and joy. Though the founder of Leo Records, Leo Feigin, named the label after himself, not the sign, the astrological meaning is certainly an apt description of the man and his ...

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Article: Multiple Reviews

Evan Parker: Alder Brook & Birds and Blades

by A. Henkin
February 8, 2004

Evan Parker, perhaps the John Coltrane of English music, has made a career of lending his utterly unique approach to any number of long-standing groups and individual recordings. By virtue of his complex musicianship and extremely open approach to group playing, he fits seamlessly in any configuration into which he is drawn, never dominating or flashy, ...

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Article: Multiple Reviews

Alexander von Schlippenbach: Globe Unity 2002 & Broomriding

by A. Henkin
February 8, 2004

At the fiery cataclysm that ends all creation, Alexander von Schlippenbach may get a reprieve for being the one of the most significant European musicians of the past 40 years. His body of work is extensive but he is most known for two radically different spheres of accomplishment: small group work beginning with ...

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Article: Megaphone

Warren Smith: My Musical Life In New York City

by AAJ Staff
February 6, 2004

Submitted on behalf of Warren Smith After two or three brief visits, I came to New York City to stay in the fall of 1957. I had been born into a fabulous era on Chicago's South Side about five years after the great Depression. Things were not yet back to normal. We shared ...

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Article: Live From New York

February 2004

by AAJ Staff
February 4, 2004

The first month of the New Year certainly got off with a bang, as New York jazz fans brought in 2004 running from one jazz event to the next. There was as close a reunion of Herbie Hancock’s ‘70s sextet Mwandishi as has been in some time in NYC, though unfortunately they all weren’t at the ...

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Article: New York Beat

February Cornucopia

by Nick Catalano
February 1, 2004

It may be cold in the Big Apple but a great deal of steaming Jazz activity is on tap as the concert scene is in full bloom, the club scene is teeming with delicious music and important CD releases are pouring out. From February 19 to the 21st, Jazz at Lincoln Center will celebrate the music ...

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News: Radio

Noted Jazz Broadcasters Les Davis And Paul Anthony Join Sirius Satellite Radio

January 28, 2004

SIRIUS, known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and premium sports entertainment to cars and homes across the country, announced today that jazz broadcasters Les Davis and Paul Anthony have joined the SIRIUS on-air staff on jazz music stream Pure Jazz (stream 72). The announcement of Davis and Anthony was made today to attendees ...

Article: Multiple Reviews

The MaxJazz Horn Series with Terell Stafford and Jeremy Pelt

by Terrell Kent Holmes
January 24, 2004

MaxJazz marks the inception of its Horn Series with new works from two of jazz's most dynamic young trumpeters. Terell Stafford New Beginnings MaxJazz2004 Terell Stafford gives us New Beginnings , an eclectic blend of standards, spirituals and originals. The disc opens with ...

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Article: Extended Analysis

Jimmy Lyons Box

by Clifford Allen
January 19, 2004

When long-term sidemen strike out on their own as leaders, the results are often rather varied, usually following the former leader's model until some sense of originality can be reached. Some, like Don Cherry, follow their muse into uncharted waters, while others, like Sunny Murray, seem to be unique amalgamations of various influences (Ayler's blues and ...