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News: Book / Magazine

Alive At The Village Vanguard: My Life In and Out of Jazz Time By Lorraine Gordon as told to Barry Singer

November 16, 2006

ALIVE AT THE VILLAGE VANGUARD My Life In and Out of Jazz Time By Lorraine Gordon as told to Barry Singer Hardcover; $27.95 “It's a very sexy game, jazz." Lorraine Gordon, proprietor of the Village Vanguard and one of the first ladies of jazz for more than 60 years, has ...

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Article: Interview

Gunther Schuller: Heralding Charles Mingus

by Judith Insell
November 16, 2006

Gunther Schuller, one of jazz's foremost scholars, arrangers, composers and conductors, takes the stage with the Mingus Orchestra at New York's Merkin Hall this month. All About Jazz spoke with the octogenarian musical icon about his longstanding association with [bassist/composer] Charles Mingus and his travels through the jazz and classical music genres. All About ...

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Article: Album Review

Mulgrew Miller: Live at the Kennedy Center, Volume 1

Read "Live at the Kennedy Center, Volume 1" reviewed by Joel Roberts

by Joel Roberts
November 16, 2006

There's probably no better pianist working in the jazz mainstream today than Mulgrew Miller. The Mississippi native currently runs the jazz program at New Jersey's William Patterson University while maintaining a busy touring and recording schedule. Miller has come into his own as a leader in recent years after notable stints with Art Blakey, Woody Shaw ...

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Article: Album Review

Spirit of Life Ensemble: A Little Oasis

Read "A Little Oasis" reviewed by George Kanzler

by George Kanzler
November 16, 2006

Describing itself as “a multicultural collective, the Jersey City-based Spirit of Life Ensemble has been active since 1977 with a shifting cast of musicians. The group was an early pioneer in jazz and world music fusion; it has always included hand percussionists in addition to a drummer, and has always featured vocalists. It also has a ...

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Article: Album Review

Mose Allison: Mose Allison Sings

Read "Mose Allison Sings" reviewed by Riel Lazarus

by Riel Lazarus
November 16, 2006

Working through Prestige Records' reissue of Mose Allison Sings, the challenge arises of describing the pianist/vocalist's unique sound. The salty-sweet taste of butter and jam on toast is at once an unspectacular metaphor and right on the mark. Allison's music is a delicious blend of tart and tang, as enjoyable in the morning ...

News: Performance / Tour

Iridium Jazz Club Round Midnight Late Nite Series Schedule

November 15, 2006

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/ Iridium Jazz Club Round Midnight Late Nite Series Schedule $10 Music Charge + $10 Minimum Shows at 12AM November 17 Mike Moreno Quartet Mike Moreno- Guitar, Aaron Parks- Piano, Doug Weiss- ...

News: Performance / Tour

Dekel Bor Trio performing Tonight at Flute

November 15, 2006

The Dekel Bor Trio will be performing tonight, November 15th, at Flute Bar 40 E 20th st. NYC 8:00-11:00 pm No cover! Dekel Bor - Guitar Dave Ruffels - Bass Yoni Halevi - Drums “Dekel Bor's evocative live guitar playing .. .a fresh taste in music"--John ...

News: Performance / Tour

Jose Feliciano Nov. 17-19 at The Iridium

November 15, 2006

IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121 http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/ 8:30 & 10:30PM, Fri. & Sat. 3rd Sets AT MIDNIGHT Nov. 17-19 JOSE FELICIANO NO 3RD SHOW FRIDAY OR SATURDAY The Iridium Jazz Club is pleased to present one of the ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Jesse Elder Quintet Live at Rose's Turn, NYC

November 15, 2006

Jesse Elder Quintet live at Rose's Turn Thurs. 11/16, 9pm $7, 2 drink min . Free CD at the door!! Featuring all original music by Jesse Elder, 2-time winner in the national “ASCAP Young Jazz Composer's Competition" Jonathan Powell ~ trumpet Jeremy Viner ~ ...

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Article: Megaphone

Connie Crothers: Ideas for a Jazz Renaissance

by AAJ Staff
November 15, 2006

By Connie CrothersThere is a strong potential right now for a jazz renaissance. There are many signs of it. When there is no commercial pressure on the outcome of a performance or recording, there is evidence among musicians of greater looseness, openness and willingness to take chances. Although some small venues don't pay (and ...