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Article: Album Review

Mari Koga: Perfect Blue

Read "Perfect Blue" reviewed by Edward Blanco


Japanese-born vocalist Mari Koga has been living in New York for some time now, performing in the City's most prestige's jazz clubs and making a name for herself in one of the most vibrant jazz scenes around. With the help of long-time friend and fellow Japanese artist, pianist Chiemi Nakai, Koga now presents her astonishing debut ...

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Article: Album Review

Pedro Giraudo Big Band: Cuentos

Read "Cuentos" reviewed by Jack Bowers


Cuentos, the sixth recording by Argentine-born, New York-based composer / arranger / bassist Pedro Giraudo and his first as leader of a fully formed large ensemble, is a rhythmic delight, deftly interweaving the best of Giraudo's South American heritage with contemporary big-band jazz of the highest order. Giraudo wrote and arranged every number, on each of ...

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News: Recording

Trombonist Ryan Keberle & Catharsis To Release Second Record, Into The Zone

Trombonist Ryan Keberle & Catharsis To Release Second Record, Into The Zone

Exploring Meditative Concept Of Mindfulness As Applied To Improvised Music, On Dave Douglas’ Greenleaf Music, Out Sept. 30, 2014 Into the Zone Features Original Catharsis Lineup: Ryan KEBERLE (trombone/melodica), MIKE RODRIGUEZ (trumpet), JORGE ROEDER (bass), ERIC DOOB (drums), Plus Newest Addition to Catharsis, CAMILA MEZA (vocals); And An Encore Guest Spot from SCOTT ROBINSON (sax) Most ...

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Article: Album Review

Chiemi Nakai: Transformation

Read "Transformation" reviewed by Edward Blanco


New York-based pianist Chiemi Nakai is a native of Japan who began her musical journey in training as a classical pianist but preferred the sounds of Afro-Cuban and other Latin music. Moving to the Big Apple in 1998, Nakai began her professional career performing and touring with international Latin music stars, formed her own group, Chiemi ...

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Cordoba

Label: Zoho Music
Released: 2011
Track listing: Visitas [Visits]; Pueblo [Village]-Parte I, Parte II and Parte III; Sol Naciente [Sun Rising]; Duende Del Mate [The Dwarf Of Mate]; A La Escuela [The Road To School]; Latente [Dormant]

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News: Interview

Latin Jazz Conversations: Pedro Giraudo (Part 3)

Latin Jazz Conversations: Pedro Giraudo (Part 3)

In order to truly express their artistic personality, a musician sometimes needs to look beyond cultural norms. This is not an easy task—the collective power of popular culture can exert a tremendous pressure upon a modern artist. It can dictate everything from form to style, and in the long term, shape a musician's complete output. While ...

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News: Interview

Latin Jazz Conversations: Pedro Giraudo (Part 2)

Latin Jazz Conversations: Pedro Giraudo (Part 2)

With each statement that they make, progressive musicians show signs of consistent forward motion and artistic evolution. They reject complacency at every turn and take each available opportunity to grow into more expressive artists. As they release new albums and appear for more performances, they show elements of growth both small and large. They reach plateaus ...

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News: Interview

Latin Jazz Conversations: Pedro Giraudo (Part 1)

Latin Jazz Conversations: Pedro Giraudo (Part 1)

With so many possibilities swirling through the modern world, young people often need to find their way through the contemporary musical landscape towards jazz. Their families exert a strong influence in terms of musical preference, but in most cases, it's not the final word. Popular culture and the sound of the times provide a powerful direction ...

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Article: Album Review

Pedro Giraudo Jazz Orchestra: Cordoba

Read "Cordoba" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky


Córdoba is the name of an Argentinean province--and its capital city--but it's even more than that to bassist-composer Pedro Giraudo, whose Córdoba is a wonderful confluence of rural and urban elements, folkloric rhythmic traditions and modern writing for large ensemble. Giraudo grew up in Córdoba, and the hustle and bustle of the city's atmosphere is certainly ...

Album

El Viaje

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2009
Track listing: El Bajonazo; El Viaje; Yarulina; Nachgeschmack; Punto de Partida; Hiroshima.


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