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Duduka Da Fonseca Quintet: Samba Jazz
by Ernest Barteldes
Throughout his four decade-plus career, drummer/percussionist/composer Duduka Da Fonseca has successfully bridged the gap between the samba of his native Brazil and jazz, either when performing as the co-leader of Trio da Paz or as a sideman with the likes of pianist Kenny Barron, guitarist/vocalist Antonio Carlos Jobim and bassist Rufus Reid. On this ...
Phil Grenadier / Bruno Raberg Duo: Plunge
by Dan McClenaghan
Swedish-born and now Boston-based bassist Bruno Råberg explores meditative soundscapes with a flexible free improvisation approach in a variety of ensemble sizes. On Presence (Orbis Records, 2000) he featured a trio lineup. Chrysalis (Orbis Records, 2004) showcased an all-star nonet; and on his sprawling two disc Lifelines (Orbis Records, 2008) he employed a quartet. With Plunge ...
Istanbul Jazz Festival: Istanbul, Turkey, July 3-19, 2012
by James Pearse
Istanbul Jazz FestivalIstanbul, TurkeyJuly 3-19, 2012Istanbul, the second largest city in the world, has become an important meeting point in countless ways.Founded in around 660 BC by King Byzas, captured by the Romans and later by Sultan Mehmed II to become the capital of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul was, despite its ...
Luis Perdomo: The Infancia Project
by Mark F. Turner
Pianist Luis Perdomo's presence is marked by attributes that include lyricism, depth and adaptability. The onetime member of saxophonist Ravi Coltrane's quartet has worked on many releases for artists like trombonist Steve Turre and saxophonist Miguel Zenón. His visibility is coming more into focus with The Infancia Project, which the New York-based pianist avoided making for ...
Vision Festival, Days 3-5: New York City, NY, June 13-15, 2012
by John Sharpe
Days 1-2 | Days 3-5 | Days 6-717th Annual Vision FestivalRouletteBrooklyn, NYJune 11-17, 2012Wednesday night at the Vision Festival was given over to the celebration of a lifetime of achievement by multi-instrumentalist, Joe McPhee, a deserving and popular choice. In presenting him with the envelope (presumably holding a check), ...
Ljubljana Jazz Festival: Ljubljana, Slovenia, June 20–29, 2012
by Henning Bolte
Ljubljana Jazz FestivalLjubljana, SloveniaJune 20-29, 2012Ljubljana, with its 53rd edition, truly hosts the oldest jazz festival in Europe. Norway's Molde, also a candidate, started one year later, in 1960. The capital of the now-independent Republic of Slovenia, neighbored by Austria, Hungary, Croatia and Italy, Ljubljana is situated one hour from Trieste, two hours ...
Daniel Bennett: The Bear Truth
by Ludwig vanTrikt
Whether considered a member of Generation X or Y, saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist/composer and bandleader Daniel Bennett's career certainly is indicative of how many young artists' careers are ascending with the advent of the internet. But Daniel has a measured cynicism towards balancing live performance with the wonders of tech.Moreover what is also refreshing about this young ...
Ryan Truesdell: Centennial - Newly Discovered Works Of Gil Evans
by Victor L. Schermer
Ryan Truesdell Centennial: Newly Discovered Works Of Gil Evans Artist Share 2012 This CD, released to celebrate the 100th birthday of the late Gil Evans, provides a wealth of listening pleasure. It is also a US national treasure that deserves a place in the Smithsonian Institute and every jazz record library. ...
Ron Miles: Jazz Gentleman
by Florence Wetzel
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 [Editor's note: Last month, All About Jazz contributor Florence Wetzel conducted a two-hour interview with Ron Miles. The result is the most extensive interview piece ever written about the Colorado-based trumpeter. Part 1 covers his early years and education; Parts 2 and 3, bringing Miles up ...
Joaquim Paulo and Julius Weidermann: Jazz Covers
by Lewis J Whittington
Jazz CoversJoaquim Paulo and Julius Wiedemann560 pagesISBN: 978-3-8365-2406-3Taschen2012Writers Joaquim Paulo and Julius Wiedemann have assembled a stellar exhibit by way of these oversized Taschen books. The two volumes, packaged in a slipcase, are a beautiful collection of album cover art that document the global ...
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