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Steve Buscemi/Elliott Sharp: Rub Out The Word

Read "Rub Out The Word" reviewed by Mark Sullivan

by Mark Sullivan
August 20, 2016

You don't have to follow Beat literature to have some familiarity with writer William S. Burroughs, especially in his spoken word role. Performance artist Laurie Anderson collaborated with him several times, notably on You're the Guy I Want to Share My Money With (Giorno Poetry Systems, 1981) and Mister Heartbreak (Warner Bros., 1984). Bill Laswell's Material ...

Article: Live Review

Goo Goo Dolls & Collective Soul at the Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

by Mike Perciaccante
August 20, 2016

Goo Goo Dolls & Collective Soul with special guests Tribe Society Nikon at Jones Beach Theater Wantagh, NY August 12, 2016 The Goo Goo Dolls came together in 1986 in Buffalo, NY when guitarist and vocalist John Rzeznik and bassist Robby Takac along with drummer George Tutuska joined forces. The trio ...

Article: Live Review

Blink-182 at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

by Christine Connallon
August 20, 2016

Blink-182 California Tour Nikon at Jones Beach Theater Wantagh, New York August 13, 2016 On the hottest day of 2016 so far, with temps that felt like 110 degrees, Blink-182's California Tour rock and rolled into the Nikon at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY. While the breeze helped provide ...

News: Performance / Tour

Monty Alexander At The Blue Note - August 23-28 With Three Exclusive Bands!

August 20, 2016

MONTY ALEXANDER TRIFECTA AT THE BLUE NOTE THREE GREAT BANDS IN A ONE WEEK RUN! AUGUST 23-AUGUST 28 The great Jamaican born pianist Monty Alexander thrills audiences wherever he goes- from the Montreux Jazz Festival to the great jazz clubs of the world. This month the Master brings in three different bands, ...

Article: Album Review

Quinsin Nachoff: Flux

by Dan McClenaghan
August 18, 2016

Saxophonist Quinsin Nachoff sounds right at home on Mythology Records--saxophonist/producer/provocateur David Binney's label. Everything on Mythology has a intensity and modernity, a brashness and in-your-face confidence of delivery, whether it's Binney as the leader, or on sets headed up by pianists John Escreet or Edward Simon, or Quinsin Nachoff. Flux is Nachoff's debut on ...

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Singer Sam Fazio Returns To Feinstein's By Popular Demand On October 8!

August 16, 2016

Chicago-based vocalist Sam Fazio returns to Manhattan for a special evening this Fall. Sam’s repertoire includes a unique mix of American standards, swing tunes and pop classics. His heartfelt interpretations bring new life to the standards and showcase his current, yet classic style. Sam’s phrasing and storytelling is said to be reminiscent of the great Sinatra ...

Article: Interview

Jim Ridl: Opening Doors in the Big Apple

by Victor L. Schermer
August 16, 2016

Something fresh and vital is in the air when a truly creative musician is about to release a new album. Jim Ridl's Door in a Field: Volume II: Songs of the Green River, an independent release, is full of surprises and rich in musical ideas. The album is set to be released in early Fall, and ...

Article: Album Review

Scott Tixier: Cosmic Adventure

Read "Cosmic Adventure" reviewed by James Nadal

by James Nadal
August 16, 2016

If there is a French connection in contemporary jazz, it might arguably be the violin. Though the instruments role was explored by American pioneering ensembles, the French players added an innovative approach to improvisation, incorporating more of the European influence. Heralded as a violin trendsetter for the current generation, French wunderkind Scott Tixier returns four years ...

Article: Album Review

Yoni Kretzmer: Five

by John Sharpe
August 14, 2016

NYC-based Israeli saxophonist Yoni Kretzmer has pulled together a dynamite cast for the debut of his quintet. Kretzmer's thoughtfully arranged compositions engender classic small group free jazz by what comes across as a little big band. It's the sort of session you might have found on the Black Saint label in its heyday, but given a ...

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Lorens Chuno "Naija Rhythm Affair, NYC" - CD Release Performance On September 11 At DROM!

August 14, 2016

LORENS CHUNO, WEST-AFRICAN JAZZ FUSION! Gaining International Airplay and Reviews Interviewed Recently on KUNV (Las Vegas) Interview on Los Angeles “Talk Radio" Soon Thursday, August 25th Show: 8pm Shrine World Music Venue 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. New York, NY 10030 ...