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Article: Album Review

Erik Friedlander: Oscalypso

Read "Oscalypso" reviewed by Troy Collins


As a veteran of the fertile 1990s Downtown NYC scene, cellist Erik Friedlander has been involved in myriad creative endeavors, including innovative sideman work with Dave Douglas and John Zorn, while leading his own unique ensembles, such as Chimera and Topaz. More recently, Friedlander has been performing solo and developing projects inspired by rural Americana, but ...

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Article: Live Review

Melody Gardot at the Merriam Theater

Read "Melody Gardot at the Merriam Theater" reviewed by Victor L. Schermer


Melody Gardot Merriam Theater Philadelphia, PA October 9, 2015 In this highly touted concert, Philadelphia born and bred vocalist Melody Gardot made a return visit to her home town after several years on the road in Europe and other destinations where her stunning voice and soul-stirring original songs have grabbed ...

Article: Lyrics

I 10 CD nel CD-Player di... Kirk Knuffke

Read "I 10 CD nel CD-Player di... Kirk Knuffke" reviewed by Vincenzo Roggero


01. John Tchicai -Reggie Workman -Andrew Cyrille -Witch's Scream (TUM Records -2006). Sono stato recentemente ad un concerto in solo di Andrew Cyrille. Avvincente. E dopo il concerto ho acquistato questo CD direttamente da lui. Ho suonato brevemente con John Tchicai prima che ci lasciasse, aveva una tale forza, una tale energia! Suonava e cantava ...

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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Rahsaan Roland Kirk

Jazz Musician of the Day: Rahsaan Roland Kirk

All About Jazz is celebrating Rahsaan Roland Kirk's birthday today! Kirk was born Ronald Theodore Kirk in Columbus, Ohio, but felt compelled by a dream to transpose two letters in his first name to make Roland. In 1970, Kirk added “Rahsaan" to his name. Preferring to lead his own groups, Kirk rarely performed as a sideman, ...

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Article: My Blue Note Obsession

George Braith: The Complete Blue Note Sessions - 1963-64

Read "George Braith: The Complete Blue Note Sessions - 1963-64" reviewed by Marc Davis


Playing two saxophones at once is a gimmick, and not a very good one. It can be done, and maybe if your name is Rahsaan Roland Kirk, you can even sell a few records doing it. But it's not a great artistic achievement, and the sound you get is mostly tinny and obnoxious. Which ...

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Article: Building a Jazz Library

Rare and Unusual Instruments in Jazz

Read "Rare and Unusual Instruments in Jazz" reviewed by Hrayr Attarian


Historically the cornet was the quintessential jazz instrument but over a century of its evolution other instruments have also become part of the regular jazz armamentarium. These include common ones such as the piano, saxophone, bass and drums to the more occasionally appearing violin, clarinet and other percussion instruments. There are few, however, that exhibit unique ...

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Article: Album Review

Adam Berenson: Lumen

Read "Lumen" reviewed by Karl Ackermann


More than forty years ago, Harry Nillson coined the phrase “A point in every direction is the same as no point at all" and as an axiom it has stood the test of time very well. However, Adam Berenson topples the adage with his unlimited imagination and a refined command of weaving multiple genres and sub-genres ...

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News: Recording

Chicago-based Saxophonist Bernard Scavella Releases "A Taste Of Scavella"

Chicago-based Saxophonist Bernard Scavella Releases "A Taste Of Scavella"

Chicago, IL: Chicago-based reed master Bernard Scavella delivers mightily on his latest, A Taste Of Scavella, an 11-tune recording packed with the best in post bop playing with a freshness to match. Scavella Scavella's masterful tenor and soprano playing and exceptional writing are on display as he composed nine of the tracks. A Taste Of Scavella ...

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Article: Album Review

Vivian Buczek: Curiosity

Read "Curiosity" reviewed by Bruce Lindsay


Vivian Buczek is blessed with a glorious voice--warm, emotional, engaging--and a talent for sophisticated interpretations of established but not over-worked songs. Curiosity, the Swedish singer's fifth album, places her in the company of a piano trio led by the excellent pianist and arranger Martin Sjöstedt. It's company she clearly relishes and in which she shines brightly.

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Roland Kirk: Four Classic Albums

Label: Avid Records UK
Released: 2014
Track listing: CD1: The Call; Soul Station; Our Waltz; Our Love Is Here To Stay; Spirit Girl; Jack the Ripper; Three For Dizzy; Makin’ Whoopee; Funk Underneath; Kirk’s Work; Doin’ the Sixty Eight; Too Late Now; Skater’s Waltz. CD2: Three for the Festival; Moon Song; A Sack Full of Soul; The Haunted Melody; Blues For Alice; We Free Kings; You Did It, You Did It; Some Kind of Love; My Delight; Domino; Meeting on Termini’s Corner; Time; Lament; A Stritch in Time; 3-in1 Without the Oil; Get Out of Town; Rolando; I Believe in You; E.D.


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