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Rick Parker Collective: New York Gravity

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by Peter Aaron
February 11, 2004

Trombonist/composer/leader Rick Parker and his band are the best-kept secret in New York right now. But in light of this fine debut and a steadily growing live demand, the secret's not likely to be kept much longer. At 25, Parker is already a tested vet, sharing his horn talents with Frank Ku-umba Lacy's colossal ...

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Behind the Candy Curtain

by Peter Aaron
February 5, 2004

Lyrics and Lyricists: “Pentimento" Directed by John Pizzarelli 92nd St. Y January 12, 2004 To many, jazz, in its fleeting phase as the pop music of the 1920s and 30s, is just the goofy, corn-filled soundtrack to old cartoons. Songs like 'I'm Just Wild About Harry' are something once rebellious ...

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Doin' the Uptown Lowdown

by Peter Aaron
September 29, 2003

Jazz in July: “Licorice Schticks” Directed by Dick Hyman 92nd St. Y July 30, 2003 Pianist/arranger Dick Hyman’s annual Jazz in July series at the 92nd St. Y has grown from its modest roots as one of New York’s first jazz festivals into one of its most revered musical institutions. ...

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