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Jonathan Saraga Quintet: First Vision
by Dan McClenaghan
Trumpeter Jonathan Saraga opens his debut, First Vision with the eleven-and-a-half-minute original, “Guidance," a probing rumination that flares up during his solo. The tune as a whole is a slow burn, but it bursts into high flames as it comes to its conclusion.The leader has assembled a fine quintet of standard configuration--two horns, a ...
Mort Weiss: I'll Be Seeing You
by C. Michael Bailey
Clarinetist Mort Weiss is a character. That much is readily evident by reading his All About Jazz column, The Mort Report. He is opinionated and passionate, both driving forces that easily season his playing in such a way that when Weiss plays, he's readily recognizable. Since returning to recording in 2001 after nearly 30 years away, ...
Mort Weiss: Mort to Come
by Sammy Stein
Mort Weiss is a clarinetist with attitude. He has also achieved what few would dare--taking a break from music for almost 40 years and then making a successful comeback. Every man is a sum of his parts, his life story put together like pieces of a jigsaw. For some, the puzzle is simple, pieces slot together ...
Jonathan Saraga: First Vision
by Hrayr Attarian
Award-winning trumpeter Jonathan Saraga's First Vision, is a skillfully conceived and exquisitely realized debut that brings to mind the edgy, envelope-pushing hard bop of many a Blue Note record in the early 1960s. The modal melodies are artfully orchestrated, allowing each musician the full breadth of his spontaneous creativity without resorting to unfettered clamor. Not a ...
Quentin Angus Quintet: Retrieval Structure
by Edward Blanco
Hailing from South Australia's elegant and cultural capital of Adelaide, Quentin Angus leads a vibrant and formidable US quintet with the modern fusion-like Retrieval Structure, the young guitarist's debut as leader, delivering a set of fresh, sophisticated compositions. Currently based in New York while he pursues a Master's degree from the State of New York Purchase ...
Harold Mabern: Mr. Lucky
by Jack Bowers
Harold Mabern brings his happy, blues-oriented piano to bear on this upbeat homage to the great entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. Of the nine songs on the album, only two--Mabern's buoyant original, “Soft Shoe Trainin' with Sammy," and Henry Mancini's title tune--weren't closely associated with Davis. On the other hand, Mr. Lucky seems a rather peculiar name ...
Jason Robinson: Tiresian Symmetry
by Glenn Astarita
Immersed in the myths of ancient Greece, multi-reedman Jason Robinson underscores this major work based on the prophet Tiresias, who lived as both a man and woman. Nonetheless, Robinson has proven that change and risk-taking via the power of his pen and acute technical skills have become a de facto standard. From a jazz standpoint, he ...
Xavier Casellas NY Quintet @ Zinc Bar In New York City
XAVIER CASELLAS NY QUINTET (Presenting “Unguarded Smiles") Xavier Casellas, voice & lyrics Emlio Solla, piano & arrangements Nate Radley, guitar Edward Perez, double bass Greg Ritchie, drums “Catalan jazz vocalist Xavier Casellas, after a first album as leader that took him to present it at 38th ...
NCIS: Los Angeles Heats Up On Tuesday With Basinet's Santa Baby
A modern Christmas classic, Santa Baby by Cynthia Basinet's is headed to one of the hottest shows on TV. On Tuesday the 18th, the 10th episode of season four, entitled “Free Ride” will air, and the sultry and smooth voice of Basinet will be bringing holiday cheer to the cast as well as millions of viewers. ...
Dominick Farinacci And A Monster Truck Driver Deliver Toys To Bring A Smile To Children's Faces Who Were Devastated By Hurricane Sandy
A massive truck load of toys will be donated to the St Francis De Sales school. The school and the surrounding area was heavily affected by Hurricane Sandy. Dominick and other amazing musicians will perform a FREE concert for the children and anyone else in attendance. All of the toys and money raised will be donated ...
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