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Article: Album Review

John Hart: Standards: Green and Blue

Read "Standards: Green and Blue" reviewed by Ken Dryden

by Ken Dryden
November 29, 2006

Guitarist John Hart adds vibraphonist Joe Locke for this valuable studio quartet date that's focused primarily on standards, but with a fresh look. They transform “Lazy Afternoon from a subtle ballad into a snappy mid-tempo post bop vehicle, with lively soloing by the two players. Bassist Bill Moring's sinewy new bass line and a change to ...

News: Performance / Tour

The Arlee Leonard Quartet Performs "Spirit In Song" Friday, December 8th At Minton's Playhouse Sets 10:00PM, 11:30PM & 1:00AM

November 28, 2006

THE ARLEE LEONARD QUARTET PERFORMS “SPIRIT IN SONG" FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2006 SETS AT 10:00PM, 11:30PM & 1:00AM MINTON'S PLAYHOUSE 208 W. 118TH ST. (Btw. St. Nicholas/Adam Clayton Powell) Harlem, NY 10026 2/3 Train to 116th http://www.uptownatmintons.com RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED: 212-864-8346 FEATURING: ARLEE ...

News: Performance / Tour

Diana Perez Debut at Iridium November 30 6:45PM

November 28, 2006

Timeless Records Jazz Vocal Recording Artist Diana PEREZ Debut at Iridium November 30. This charismatic and engaging vocalist, recently returned from performances in the UK, makes her first appearance at Iridium Jazz Club, where many jazz giants have graced the stage. Perez was born in Harlem in New York City. Though photography was her first love, ...

News: Book / Magazine

AllAboutJazz-New York December 2006 Issue Now Available

November 27, 2006

As we lean back, seams bursting with turkey and all the leaves cleared in anticipation of upcoming snowfalls, a reflective mood takes over. We think back on the happenings of the past year: a move towards digital-only releases by such artists as Sonny Rollins, Dave Douglas and Bill Frisell and labels like Ayler and more musicians ...

News: Education

Ron Affif Jazz Clinic and Concert Series @ Long Island University's Brooklyn Campus Tuesday, November 28, 4:00 - 6:00 PM

November 27, 2006

Jazz Clinic and Concert Series @ Long Island University's Brooklyn Campus (Free and open to the public) Tuesday, November 28, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Jazz guitarist and composer Ron Affif will lead a jazz seminar as part of Long Island University's Jazz Clinic Series. The series features musicians and music professionals with extraordinary links to jazz ...

News: Obituary

Walter Booker: December 17, 1933 - November 24, 2006

November 25, 2006

It is with a sad heart that I announce the passing of my beloved husband, bassist Walter Booker, on Friday, November 24, 2006. As soon as I finalize the details, I will advise you of when the celebration of his life will be held at St Peters Church 53rd and Lexington. --Bertha Hope Walter Booker was ...

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News: Performance / Tour

James Carney Group Saturday At Cornelia Street Cafe

November 25, 2006

CORNELIA STREET CAFE 29 Cornelia Street, NYC, New York212-989-9319 http://www.corneliastreetcafe.com between West 4th and Bleecker Sts, Greenwich Village 1 Subway to Sheridan Square; A, C, E, B, D, V, F to West 4th St. Sat Nov 25 9:00PM & 10:30PM JAMES CARNEY GROUP

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Article: Album Review

Anthony Coleman: Pushy Blueness

Read "Pushy Blueness" reviewed by Kurt Gottschalk

by Kurt Gottschalk
November 24, 2006

Anthony Coleman is such a dictionary of style and genre that he has been an invaluable sideman in the Downtown chronology for more than 25 years. His ability to adapt, reference and mimic gave breadth to the wide-eyed, nascent scene--and has also informed his own genre-busting projects. But anyone who has listened closely ...

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Article: Album Review

George Lewis: Sequel (For Lester Bowie)

Read "Sequel (For Lester Bowie)" reviewed by Kurt Gottschalk

by Kurt Gottschalk
November 24, 2006

George Lewis' electronic excursions have looked good on paper for years. However, for whatever reason, they have seemed a hard nut for the trombonist to crack in performance--but 2006 has been a good year for him. In April he presented a piece for jazz sextet plus his own laptop as a part of the New York ...

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Article: Profile

Francois Houle: Making the Clarinet Sing

by Celeste Sunderland
November 23, 2006

Nearly two decades ago, during an interlude in Europe researching 18th and 19th century clarinets, clarinetist François Houle found himself in a Paris jazz club watching soprano saxophonist Steve Lacy. “I knew nothing about him whatsoever, he explained. “When I heard him play I was quite floored. I didn't know that this type ...