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The Jazz Session #280: Craig Handy

June 14, 2011

Saxophonist Craig Handy is a member of The Cookers, whose latest CD is Cast The First Stone (Plus Loin, 2011). In this interview, Handy talks about playing with Dee Dee Bridgewater, Roy Haynes and other jazz luminaries; about his youthful experiences learning the craft of section playing and how to perform in service to the music; ...

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Article: Interview

Anthony Branker: Jazz Dialogics

by Victor L. Schermer
June 13, 2011

Anthony Branker is a musician for all seasons. He began his career as a trumpeter, including a stint with the Spirit of Life Ensemble, which honored its African-American and Afro-Caribbean roots during a multi-year tenure as the Monday night band at the legendary Sweet Basil club in New York City. Over time, Branker developed an increasing ...

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Article: Extended Analysis

Bill Carrothers Trio: A Night at the Village Vanguard

by Warren Allen
June 13, 2011

Bill Carrothers Trio A Night At The Village Vanguard Pirouet Records 2011 Pianist Bill Carrothers could not have picked a better venue to cut a trio recording in. Whether it's the inimitable acoustics of the Village Vanguard, or simply the sheer number of essential records cut there over the decades ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Jerry Costanso, Jazz Vocalist/Recording Artist, Live At Lincoln Center’s "Miid Summer Night Swing" Series

June 13, 2011

New York, NY—In support of his new CD release from Daywood Drive Records, Can't We Be Friend's?, Jerry Costanzo will be returning to Lincoln Center's 'Mid Summer Night Swing' series in Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. Once again Jerry Costanzo will be returning to Lincoln Center ...

News: Festival

From a Trio of Trios to 2 Trios and a Quintet of Trios... Second Night of the XRIJF

June 13, 2011

As I thought, on the second evening of the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival, my path diverged from that I set before, but it was for a good cause—just enjoying the music where I was at too much to leave. A satisfying (and much more relaxed) evening throughout, I started out at the Bill Charlap Trio's ...

News: Radio

The Jazz Session #279: 2011 Saratoga Jazz Fest Preview

June 12, 2011

The 2011 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26, in Saratoga Springs, NY. In this interview, festival producer and artistic director Danny Melnick takes us on a tour through the festival's two days of music. Melnick also tells stories from his years producing festivals with Newport Jazz Festival founder George ...

News: Festival

Day One of XRIJF...Haven't Learned to Relax Yet...

June 12, 2011

Great first day of the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival. Weather was great. Managed to hear Kevin Eubanks, some of Mark Murphy's and Soweto Kinch's second sets, and Matt Wilson's Arts & Crafts. Have to say that Matt Wilson's Arts and Crafts will be one of my highlights from this festival (as it was the last time ...

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News: Festival

Vision Festival 16 Billy Bang Memorial and Then Some

June 10, 2011

Vision Festival 16 concludes as it began with a tribute to one of its own now gone. In this case it would be Billy Bang. Along the way are many other memorable moments waiting in the wings. Abrons Arts Center In the Main Stage 6:00PM to 7:00PM Reut Regev R*Time Special Edition Reut Regev (trombone), Burton ...

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Dance, a Debut, and a Free Concert at Vision Festival 16

June 10, 2011

Vision Festival begins Friday with a free concert for those who enjoy music alfresco in the public square and may not be able to afford a ticket.This is also a chance for the neighborhood children to get involved. Ras Moshe was one such child back in the 80s when an early counterpart to Vision Festival, Sound ...

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News: Event

Glen Grant Presents: Marcus Goldhaber with The Jon Davis Trio at Opia on June 25th & July 25th

June 10, 2011

NEW YORK, NY—This summer, Singer/Songwriter Marcus Goldhaber and The Jon Davis Trio will be returning to Opia for two shows: Saturday, June 25th and Monday, July 25th, performing two sets at 7:30pm and 9:00pm, respectively. This limited event series is presented by Glen Grant scotch in partnership with Opia—a restaurant & lounge in the mezzanine of ...