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Marcin Masecki: Meat

Read "Meat" reviewed by Ernest Barteldes

by Ernest Barteldes

Polish-born Marcin Masecki might have come to the US to further his jazz studies, but he found his muse among his continent's more experimentalist improvisers (though many of his supporters identify Pennsylvania-born Keith Jarrett as one of his influences). Much of what he plays is improvised on the spot, whether performing solo or with Trio Taq ...

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Slow Poke: At Home

Read "At Home" reviewed by Donald Elfman

by Donald Elfman

Formed at the home of bassist Tony Scherr, Slow Poke--David Tronzo, Michael Blake, Scherr and Kenny Wollesen--play everything slower and funkier. It's an extraordinary idea for a jam band--bring the groove way down and somehow the vibe and energy go way up thanks to the new focus. It certainly helps that all of these guys are ...

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The Engines: The Engines

Read "The Engines" reviewed by A. Henkin

by A. Henkin

Let's try to get through this CD review without using the “V" word. Instead, let the eponymous debut of The Engines serve as a discussion starter on the idea of a larger Chicago aesthetic. The quartet--Jeb Bishop (trombone), Dave Rempis (alto, tenor and baritone saxophones), Nate McBride (basses, both acoustic and electric) and Tim Daisy (drums)--is ...

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Curtis Fuller's 73rd Birthday All-Stars at the Iridium Jazz Club

Curtis Fuller's 73rd Birthday All-Stars at the Iridium Jazz Club

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 Sets At 8:30 & 10:30PM Thursday (Quintet): Curtis Fuller, Eddie Henderson, Jacey Falk, Carl Allen, Rufus Reid & Luke O'reilly Friday (Septet): Curtis Fuller, Wallace Roney, Red Holloway, Rene Mclean, Jacey Falk, ...

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The Dream Concert - Jazz Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Friday, January 18

The Dream Concert - Jazz Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Friday, January 18

The Dream Concert - Jazz Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. THE JAZZ ENSEMBLES OF THE NYC POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S MUSIC TEACHERS JOIN THE BROOKLYN REPERTORY ENSEMBLE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR BREAD AND ROSES, SEIU 1199'S CULTURAL PROGRAMS. Friday, January 18, 2008 Martin Luther King Labor Center ...

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Bipolar Appearing at the Metropolitan Room February 1, 8 & 9 7:30 PM

Bipolar Appearing at the Metropolitan Room February 1, 8 & 9 7:30 PM

BIPOLAR Appearing At The Metropolitan Room Fri. February 1st - 7:30 PM Fri. February 8th - 7:30 PM Sat. February 9th - 7:30 PM BIPOLAR Is Jed Feuer, trumpet/flugelhorn Craig Swanson, piano Stephanie Long, soprano/alto sax, flute/piccolo David Ostrem, bass ...

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Karl Berger & Friends at the Stone Saturday, January 19th Sets at 8 and 10 PM

Karl Berger & Friends at the Stone Saturday, January 19th Sets at 8 and 10 PM

A rare treat: Karl Berger & Friends at The Stone On Saturday, January 19, 2008 Karl Berger & Friends with Kenny Wessel, guitar Mark Helias, bass Tim McLafferty, drums Ingrid Sertso, vocals Karl Berger, piano, vibes will perform at The ...

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Frank Senior Gig at St. Nick's Pub on January 17th, 10pm

Frank Senior Gig at St. Nick's Pub on January 17th, 10pm

Frank Senior will be appearing at St. Nick's Pub in Harlem, New York. Blind from birth, Frank Senior is a native New Yorker and was raised in Harlem where jazz played a major role in his musical career. His style of music is jazz, blues, standards and gospel, ranging from the 1930s to the present. Early ...

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Igor Butman: Magic Land

Read "Magic Land" reviewed by Terrell Kent Holmes

by Terrell Kent Holmes

Russian sax man Igor Butman uses music from Russian cartoons and movies as the inspiration for Magic Land, where he has the support of a Hall of Fame band--Randy Brecker (trumpet), Stefon Harris (vibes), Chick Corea (piano), John Patitucci (bass) and drummer Jack DeJohnette, who doubles as producer. “Bu-ra-ti-no embodies the music's spirit. ...

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Bill McHenry: Roses

Read "Roses" reviewed by Joel Roberts

by Joel Roberts

Bill McHenry's daring approach to the tenor saxophone has earned him strong critical acclaim in recent years, as well as choice gigs like headlining the Village Vanguard in New York City. While he's in the line of left-of-center tenor sax predecessors like Dewey Redman, the 35 year-old McHenry has developed a unique sound ...


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