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Milford Graves/Bill Laswell: Space / Time - Redemption

Read "Space / Time - Redemption" reviewed by John Sharpe

by John Sharpe
July 5, 2015

Drummer Milford Graves boasts a pedigree stretching back to the first tide of Free Jazz in the 1960s, most prominently as the drummer for the storied New York Art Quartet. His infrequent forays onto disc since have resulted in underground classics such as Nommo (SRP, 1966) with pianist Don Pullen and Babi Music (IPS, 1976) with ...

Article: Live Review

Merle Haggard at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury

by Mike Perciaccante
July 4, 2015

Merle Haggard NYCB Theatre at Westbury Westbury, NY June 26, 2015 Merle Haggard is a true American original. The multiple-time Grammy Award winner (for Best Country Vocal Performance in 1984, Best Country Collaboration with Vocals in 1998 and the recipient of the 1999 Grammy Hall of Fame award) ...

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AWOLNATION at Irving Plaza

by Mike Perciaccante
July 4, 2015

AWOLNATION Irving Plaza New York, NY June 27, 2015 AWOLNATION grew out of the ashes of frontman Aaron Bruno's former bands Under the Influence of Giants, Hometown Hero, and Insurgence. The band started out as a solo project for Bruno, who was searching for an outlet for his ...

News: Performance / Tour

Chris Washburne & SYOTOS CD Celebration Tour Begins July 29 At Smoke!

July 3, 2015

Chris Washburne & SYOTOS kick off their CD Celebration Tour with special guest Brazilian piano virtuoso Andre Mehmari on July 29 at Smoke Jazz & Supper Club. July 29 at 7:00pm Smoke Jazz & Supper Club CD Release Gig! 2751 Broadway, NYC 10025 Additional Dates Thursday, July 30 The ...

Article: Album Review

Harris Eisenstadt: Golden State II

Read "Golden State II" reviewed by Stefano Merighi

by Stefano Merighi
July 2, 2015

Harris Eisenstadt si è inserito da tempo in quel significativo drappello di batteristi-compositori in grado di dire una parola nuova nel jazz acustico di oggi. Lo fa in diversi contesti e, accanto a gruppi quali Canada Day e September Trio, svetta ora questo Golden State, originalissimo organico che affianca alle percussioni del leader il fagotto di ...

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The Rodriguez Brothers CD Release Event On August 5-6 At Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola

July 1, 2015

The Rodriguez Brothers New Release Impromptu CD Release Gig! August 5-6 (7:30pm & 9:30pm) at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola The Rodriguez Brothers have been burnin' up the New York City jazz scene since 2002 with their passionate performance and engaging compositions. Their brand new 2015 release Impromptu (Criss Cross Jazz) is gaining international airplay and critical acclaim. ...

Article: Album Review

Duane Eubanks Quintet: Things of That Particular Nature

Read "Things of That Particular Nature" reviewed by Angelo Leonardi

by Angelo Leonardi
July 1, 2015

Il più giovane dei fratelli Eubanks è attivo professionalmente dalla seconda metà degli anni novanta ma ha inciso pochissimo a suo nome, preferendo dedicarsi al ruolo di sideman con molti e prestigiosi partner (l'orchestra di Dave Holland, Oliver Lake, Mulgrew Miller, Orrin Evans, Curtis Fuller etc.). Questo è il suo terzo disco da leader, ...

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Duane Eubanks e il Questionario di Proust

by AAJ Staff
July 1, 2015

All About Jazz: Il tratto principale della mia musica. Duane Eubanks: La melodia. AAJ: La qualità che desidero nei musicisti che suonano con me. D.E.: L'umiltà. AAJ: Come musicista, il momento in cui sono stato più felice. D.E.: Quando ho condiviso il palco con ...

Article: Album Review

Dave Douglas: High Risk

Read "High Risk" reviewed by Luca Muchetti

by Luca Muchetti
June 30, 2015

È firmata dal musicista newyorkese Dave Douglas una delle tante e nuovi possibili interpretazioni elettroniche del jazz. Il filone, spesso interlocutorio ma talvolta anche gravido di belle sorprese, nel caso del musicista statunitense di recente nominato direttore artistico di Bergamo Jazz con High Risk disegna una prospettiva dalle linee solide, all'interno di un progetto che denota ...

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Dmitry Baevsky: Over and Out

Read "Over and Out" reviewed by Hrayr Attarian

by Hrayr Attarian
June 29, 2015

New York based saxophonist Dmitry Baevsky's fourth release as a leaderOver and Out finds the St Petersburg native in a spare setting backed only by bass and drums. With his alto's warm, organic tone in the spotlight, Baevsky interprets a mixture of his originals and standards with intense lyricism and confident and mature bravado.