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Article: Album Review

Carol Robbins: Jazz Play

Read "Jazz Play" reviewed by Elliott Simon

by Elliott Simon
July 7, 2006

Close in timbre to a guitar but with a much wider scope and open feel, the concert harp can both thrill with sheets of sound and soothe with delicate nuance. There is all this and more on Jazz Play. Harpist Carol Robbins places her instrument in the midst of a jazz ensemble for a most agreeable ...

News: Recording

Krackedlenz Project

July 6, 2006

With extensive international touring experience as side men with artists such as Maynard Ferguson, Diane Schuur, Ingrid Jensen, Angelique Kidjo and others, four musicians have come together from eclectic backgrounds to concentrate on organic interplay. Their debut recording Krackedlenz Project, features 10 exciting original tunes that showcase the remarkable talents of the musicians as composers and ...

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Article: Album Review

The Claudia Quintet: Semi-Formal

Read "Semi-Formal" reviewed by Judith Insell

by Judith Insell
July 6, 2006

To paraphrase the great Bill Evans, “jazz is not so much a style, but a process of making music. John Hollenbeck's Claudia Quintet is deeply immersed in this process. Semi-Formal is an interesting synergy of improvisation, Steve Reich-like minimalism and changing moods effected by varying grooves: techno rave drums, pseudo and authentic hip-hop, and polyrhythmic patterns. ...

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Article: Album Review

Karrin Allyson: Footprints

Read "Footprints" reviewed by Suzanne Lorge

by Suzanne Lorge
July 6, 2006

Karrin Allyson marked the release of Footprints at the Blue Note in April--a subtle introduction for a great album. The twice Grammy-nominated vocalist typically turns out great albums, so in and of itself, this isn't the news. What sets Footprints apart is Allyson's keen understanding of the jazz instrumental classics from which the CD borrows: It's ...

News: Performance / Tour

Dekel Bor Trio featuring Donny McCaslin Tonight at Sweet Rhythm

July 5, 2006

July 5th the DEKEL BOR TRIO will be joining forces with Saxophonist Donny McCaslin—one of the most exciting musicians in the jazz world right now. The group will be playing music from their upcoming debut Emuna, produced by Robert Sadin (Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Gilberto Gil) as well as new songs. The Dekel Bor Trio

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Article: Album Review

Gordon Beck: Jazz Trio

Read "Jazz Trio" reviewed by Marc Medwin

by Marc Medwin
July 5, 2006

British pianist Gordon Beck is simply not as well known here in the States as he should be, given his long and fruitful career, and hopefully this reissue of a 1972 release on the Italian Dire label will help set that right. The propulsive rhythm section of what at that time constituted the Phil Woods Rhythm ...

News: Festival

16th Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival to be Held July 20-23 in Trumansburg, NY

July 4, 2006

Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance July 20-23, 2006 Trumansburg Fair Grounds, Trumansburg NY Tickets on Sale Now. www.grassrootsfest.org Information & Tickets: 607-387-5098 16th Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival to be Held July 20-23 in Trumansburg, NY ...

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Article: Live Review

Nancy King at Jazz Standard with Fred Hersch

by Andrew Velez
July 4, 2006

Nancy King with Fred Hersch Jazz Standard New York, NY May 9, 2006 A definite anticipatory buzz was in the air around Nancy King and Fred Hersch at Jazz Standard last month. It was much like the happy sound a Broadway audience makes upon arriving for the performance of a ...

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News: Event

Lineage Records Label Launch Party at Smalls in NYC, July 14-15

July 3, 2006

LABEL LAUNCH PARTY @ SMALL'S New York City, July 14 & 15th Friday, July 14th - 10pm on FRANK WESS with Leroy Williams, John Webber and Ilya Lushtak (Celebrating Hank and Frank CD -- June 13) Also just released June 13 to launch the label, Latin Dreams - KILLER RAY ...

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News: Performance / Tour

David Weiss and the Point of Departure Quintet at Fat Cat Every Thursday in July

July 3, 2006

Fat Cat presents David Weiss and the Point of Departure Quintet David Weiss- Trumpet J.D. Allen- Tenor Sax Nir Felder- Guitar Luques Curtis- Bass Kendrick Scott- Drums Fat Cat 75 Christopher Street (between 7th Avenue and ...