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Article: Profile

John Bunch

by Laurel Gross
January 11, 2008

Pianist John Bunch has a lot of fantastic memories playing with such jazz luminaries as Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, Eddie Condon, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa and as accompanist, musical director and conductor of major orchestras for Tony Bennett, but he recalls another “unforgettable" moment that wasn't so great.Even at 86 and still ...

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Article: Album Review

Moutin Reunion Quartet: Sharp Turns

Read "Sharp Turns" reviewed by Laurel Gross

by Laurel Gross
January 11, 2008

Must it be pointed out that François and Louis Moutin are twins? Admittedly, it is a novelty to see these two handsome Gallic faces mirror-image each other in live performance, and on a special DVD side of Sharp Turns, by their Moutin Reunion Quartet. But live with them a little and it will become apparent that ...

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Article: Album Review

Trio M: Big Picture

Read "Big Picture" reviewed by Sean Patrick Fitzell

by Sean Patrick Fitzell
January 11, 2008

Superficially, the combination of pianist Myra Melford, bassist Mark Dresser and drummer Matt Wilson might seem unusual, though the three have previously commingled. Melford and Dresser are known for their work in freer contexts or exploring extended compositional forms, while Wilson--by no means a neo-traditionalist--has forged a reputation playing more established forms and grooves. After years ...

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Article: Album Review

Daniel Levin Quartet: Blurry

by Paul C. Dowd
January 11, 2008

The bold and sinewy musical conversation that takes place over the course of the hour-long Blurry is revealed over multiple listens as nothing short of superb. The third and latest disc from the Daniel Levin Quartet is no small achievement in its staggered pace, yet grounding ease that gradually envelops the listener. The ...

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Article: Year in Review

All About Jazz-New York Best of 2007

by AAJ Staff
January 10, 2008

Chapter Index MUSICIANS OF THE YEAR RECORD LABELS OF THE YEAR VENUES OF THE YEAR PERFORMANCES OF THE YEAR ALBUMS OF THE YEAR UNEARTHED GEMS TRIBUTE RECORDINGS REISSUED RECORDINGS LATIN JAZZ RELEASES DEBUT ALBUMS VOCAL RELEASES LARGE ENSEMBLE RELEASES JAZZ BOOKS BOXED SETS BEST ORIGINAL ALBUM ARTWORK 2007 HONORABLE MENTIONS MUSICIANS ...

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Article: Album Review

Lauren Hooker: Right Where I Belong

Read "Right Where I Belong" reviewed by Marcia Hillman

by Marcia Hillman
January 10, 2008

Lauren Hooker shows off her multi-faceted talent in this, her debut CD. Teaming up with Allen Farnham (piano), Rufus Reid (bass) and Tim Horner (drums and percussion), Hooker runs through a selection of jazz standards and originals. Her originals break down into two types: original lyrics for instrumental standards and new pieces. The ...

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Article: Album Review

Amir ElSaffar: Two Rivers

Read "Two Rivers" reviewed by Laurel Gross

by Laurel Gross
January 10, 2008

This exploration of Iraqi, American and Arab sensibilities, rooted in the lands and cultures bordering the Tigris and Euphrates rivers--the two flowing sources of the CD's title--is deeply affecting, musically adventurous and provocative. American-born ElSaffar, a talented New York-based trumpeter/composer, ventured to Iraq six years ago to study the music of his father's ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Hip Hop Artist Jean Grae to Perform with Her Mother, Vocalist Sathima Bea Benjamin

January 9, 2008

The New York-based hip hop star Jean Grae will join her mother, the legendary South African jazz singer Sathima Bea Benjamin, onstage at New York's Sweet Rhythm jazz club on Wednesday, January 23, 2008. This concert will mark the first time the two have performed together. The performance also celebrates the re-issue of Sathima's 1963 debut ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Blessing of Musicians and Their Instruments Jazz Vespers January 20, 2008 at 5:00 P.M. St. Peter's Church

January 9, 2008

Blessing of Musicians and their Instruments Jazz Vespers January 20, 2008 at 5:00 P.M. Everyone is welcome to attend this very special candlelight liturgy. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and receive a blessing. The Erica vonKleist Group will lead the music. This service will be followed immediately by a Jazz ...

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Article: Album Review

Carl Allen / Rodney Whitaker: Get Ready

Read "Get Ready" reviewed by Donald Elfman

by Donald Elfman
January 9, 2008

What cool yet sassy straight-ahead jazz--and it offers music by Smokey Robinson and Marvin Gaye, not to mention well thought-out originals by the leaders. Drummer Carl Allen and bassist Rodney Whitaker are an in-sync pair, making composed yet newly emergent sounds. Let's start at the very beginning: it's Allen's original “La Shea's Walk, ...