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Article: Album Review

Pete Malinverni: Autumn in New York

Read "Autumn in New York" reviewed by Dan McClenaghan

by Dan McClenaghan
February 10, 2003

In the piano trio format, there's no faking it. Technical prowess is necessary, but if that's all there is, the resulting sounds have a feel of sterility; the music, no matter how well-executed, sinks into the forgettable category.Pianist Pete Malinverni has the goods in terms of experience: classical studies, a degree from the prestigious ...

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Article: Live Review

Allan Harris, Black Cowboy?

by Daniel Kassell
February 4, 2003

“Did you know that 40% of all cowboys were Black!" Allan Harris told the Association of Performing Arts Presenters in the NY Hilton's Mercury Ballroom, January 12th, 2003 at a showcase sponsored by the Berkshire Artists Group. Primarily a Jazz Vocalist and Guitarist, Allan Harris was inspired to write “Cross That River - The Saga of ...

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Article: New York Beat

Jazz in Florida

by Nick Catalano
February 3, 2003

On occasion my “New York Beat” column reaches outside Gotham to inspect jazz activities in various places. Last year, while in Paris, I wrote a two-part series on the music scene in the City of Light. Presently, I’m in Florida doing radio interviews and working on another jazz book. I’ve made dozen of such trips here ...

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Article: Live From New York

February 2003

by David Adler
February 1, 2003

Last month I wrote about Jason Moran’s newest music, based on the rhythms of human speech. Soon after, I encountered Alex Ross, in the New Yorker, discussing Steve Reich’s speech-inspired work in “Different Trains,” “The Cave,” and, most recently, “Three Tales.” Ross also cited Janácek’s “Jenufa” and “The Cunning Little Vixen” as precedents. Certainly this doesn’t ...

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Article: Album Review

Mark Elf: New York Cats

Read "New York Cats" reviewed by AAJ Staff

by AAJ Staff
January 20, 2003

As is his way, guitarist Mark Elf uses his 1998 trio album New York Cats as an opportunity to pick from among the best in music and musicians to create an album of feline felicity. Known for corralling members of major label stables on past recordings, Elf works his magic this time with the help of ...

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Article: Live Review

Shades Of Harlem Delivers Harlem Mystique Onstage

by Daniel Kassell
January 19, 2003

Producer Bob Blume (Drama Desk Awards) announced, “It's a hot Saturday night for a very special show". (at APAP-Association of Performing Arts Presenters Convention, January 11, 2003). “We took over Bridges here at the New York Hilton to showcase" SHADES OF HARLEM. “Special guests in the audience tonight: From Lew Leslie's Blackbirds of 1934 - Ludie ...

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Article: Profile

Meet Steel Sensation Robert Randolph

by David Lott
January 17, 2003

Before a performance in Birmingham, Alabama, AAJ had the opportunity to speak with pedal steel prodigy Robert Randolph about the pedal steel guitar, the church, improvising, and writing music. As he is seated before his pedal steel guitar, the energy mounting during Robert Randolph's performance seems to increase exponentially. It is only a matter ...

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Article: New York Beat

Blue Note 21st Anniversary

by Nick Catalano
January 9, 2003

The 21st Anniversary of The Blue Note – arguably the best known jazz club anywhere (there are sister clubs in Japan and Las Vegas and a new one on Milano) was celebrated last month and the usual all-star lineup provided a gala jazz evening. Indeed it seems only yesterday the club hosted a similar party during ...

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Article: Book Review

The New York Times Essential Library: Jazz

by Kyle Simpler
January 8, 2003

Considering the amount of jazz music available, even the most avid jazz fan might feel somewhat overwhelmed when it comes to building a decent collection. It’s obviously much more intimidating for newcomers. This, of course, makes reference material an indispensible asset. Admittedly, there are some excellent books on the market to help educate people about creating ...

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Article: Live From New York

January 2003

by David Adler
January 8, 2003

Before getting started, a word about the news of tenor saxophonist Bob Berg’s death. Recently departed greats like Ray Brown, Mal Waldron, and Roland Hanna were blessed to lead long and productive lives. Berg’s end came early, and violently. It is a horrifying tragedy and a grievous loss for our community. Fortunately, I ...