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Article: Live Review

Live Latin Jazz From New York: The Pedro Giraudo Jazz Orchestra, Emil

Read "Live Latin Jazz From New York: The Pedro Giraudo Jazz Orchestra, Emil" reviewed by Martin Longley

by Martin Longley

The Pedro Giraudo Jazz OrchestraJazz Standard April 21, 2009 The Argentinian bassist and composer Pedro Giraudo is throwing a two-night cd-release party for El Viaje, his fourth album. The first night's opening set has managed to cram the joint completely with a very attentive audience. Of course, they have to be attentive ...

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Article: Album Review

Harris Eisenstadt / Achim Kaufmann / Mark Dresser: Starmelodics

Read "Starmelodics" reviewed by John Sharpe

by John Sharpe

Canadian drummer and composer Harris Eisenstadt spans a broad spectrum. He has written for large ensemble, octets and small groups, in styles ranging from chamber to Senegalese pop. Though particularly enamored of African drum rhythms he also works readily in totally improvised settings, so his name on the sleeve rarely betokens an expected outcome.

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Article: Album Review

Chris Flory: For You

Read "For You" reviewed by Ken Dryden

by Ken Dryden

Guitarist Chris Flory has predominately performed in bop and swing settings, having worked with Benny Goodman, Bob Wilber, Ruby Braff and Scott Hamilton. But though he has long had a love for blues, aside from appearing as a sideman on a date by Duke Robillard, he has had few opportunities to record extensively in the genre. ...

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Article: Album Review

Allen Toussaint: The Bright Mississippi

Read "The Bright Mississippi" reviewed by Joel Roberts

by Joel Roberts

Pianist, writer, producer and arranger Allen Toussaint can justifiably be called a living legend. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he helped define the New Orleans R&B sound of the '60s and '70s through his work with Lee Dorsey, Irma Thomas, The Meters and Dr. John, then went on to collaborate with ...

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News: Event

Iridium Jazz Club Announces Schedule Change: June 10

Iridium Jazz Club Announces Schedule Change:  June 10

“Featuring Rising Star B.D. Lenz, Late Show's Will Lee and More" “2008 Rising Star Award: Best Jazz Band (B.D. Lenz)" - GigMasters New York, NY - May 14, 2009 - Due to changes in their programming for CD release shows on Wednesday nights, the Iridium Jazz Club will now feature funky jazz guitarist B.D. Lenz in ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Michelle Walker Live @ Zinc Bar Monday May 18th 7:30PM-9:30PM - Featuring Nikolaj Hess

Michelle Walker Live @ Zinc Bar Monday May 18th 7:30PM-9:30PM - Featuring Nikolaj Hess

MICHELLE WALKER LIVE @ THE ZINC BAR MONDAY MAY 18TH New York, NY - Critically acclaimed jazz vocalist, Michelle Walker, will perform in concert at the intimate stage of the The Zinc Bar in its widely respected jazz lounge. She will be performing on Monday May 18th, 2009 with one sets starting ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Charles Gayle + Kaneng Lolang + Lilac CO at Warsaw May 28 & 29

Charles Gayle + Kaneng Lolang + Lilac CO at Warsaw May 28 & 29

Warsaw (at The Polish National Home) presents a night of theatre, voice, and jazz. Brooklyn based ensemble lilac co and st john's theatre shows its new piece (HH) hamlethouse, a new work-in progress written by Sean Lewis and featuring Elisa Matula, Seth Powers, and John Morena. Also featuring the voice of Kaneng Lolang, a Nigerian-born singer ...

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News: Recording

"I'm Old Fashioned" by Sadeo Watanabe with the Great Jazz Trio Reissued

"I'm Old Fashioned" by Sadeo Watanabe with the Great Jazz Trio Reissued

Recorded on May 21, 1976, I'm Old Fashioned was the first studio album where Hank Jones, Ron Carter and Tony Williams performed together as The Great Jazz Trio. In this album, they back up renowned Japanese sax player, Sadao Watanabe. Watanabe has recorded steadily primarily for Denon, Elektra and Verve and has worked with Chick Corea, ...

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News: Recording

"Chapter II" by the Great Jazz Trio Reissued

"Chapter II" by the Great Jazz Trio Reissued

Test of Time Records is proud to announce the release of a remastered Chapter II by the Great Jazz Trio. Chapter II is literally the next chapter in The Great Jazz Trio’s history. After several live performances and almost a dozen albums together, the original lineup of Hank Jones, Ron Carter and Tony Williams came to ...

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News: Recording

Vanessa Williams "The Real Thing" in Stores June 2

Internationally-renowned singer and actress Vanessa Williams will release her thirteenth album and debut for Concord Records entitled The Real Thing, on June 2nd, 2009. The collection marks a return to her love for the rhythms of jazz and Latin music, a key part of her musical roots. In addition, THE REAL THING delves into the sophisticated ...


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