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Article: Live Review

44 Voll-Damm Festival de Jazz de Barcelona: Mavis Staples, Lee Fields y Esperanza Spalding

Read "44 Voll-Damm Festival de Jazz de Barcelona: Mavis Staples, Lee Fields y Esperanza Spalding" reviewed by Enrique Turpin

by Enrique Turpin

Mavis Staples + Dayna Kurtz44 Voll-Damm Festival Internacional de Jazz de BarcelonaSala Apolo4 de noviembre de 2012Hay miradas elocuentes, y la de Dayna Kurtz además sana como lo haría un bisturí eléctrico, que cauteriza a la vez que corta. Todo en ella irradia sinceridad, una palabra que suele asociarse con honestidad, ...

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Article: Multiple Reviews

Los Lobos: Kiko @ 20 (x3)

Read "Los Lobos: Kiko @ 20 (x3)" reviewed by John Kelman

by John Kelman

With a career now well into its fourth decade, and with a discography heavy on hits and light on misses, there are still sure to be certain recordings that stand out amidst a growing catalog. Yet, when Los Lobos released Kiko (Warner Bros.) in 1992, it had an album that not only stood out--if for no ...

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Article: Film Review

Peter Gabriel: What a Difference Two Decades Make

Read "Peter Gabriel: What a Difference Two Decades Make" reviewed by John Kelman

by John Kelman

What do you do when you're an aging pop/rock star and the mind may be willing but the body is, more and more, simply not up to the task? For some, it seems the answer is: either make a jazz record, or collaborate with an orchestra. In the past decade, Rod Stewart has decimated the Great ...

News: Recording

Etta James, Sarah Vaughan & Brecker Bros Box Sets Due in August from Legacy

Etta James, Sarah Vaughan & Brecker Bros Box Sets Due in August from Legacy

The ultimate year-round jazz festival from Legacy Recordings continues to set a new industry standard with three new Complete Album Collections from the Sony Music archives family of labels, by the greatest names in modern jazz: THE BRECKER BROTHERS - THE COMPLETE ARISTA ALBUMS COLLECTION (Arista/Legacy) – 8 titles, 8 CDs ETTA JAMES – THE COMPLETE ...

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Article: Live Review

Van Dyke Parks: London, England, June 23, 2012

Read "Van Dyke Parks: London, England, June 23, 2012" reviewed by John Eyles

by John Eyles

Van Dyke Parks with Britten Sinfonia + special guestsBarbicanLondonJune 23, 2012The most obvious reason for Van Dyke Parks to play this one-off London concert was that his first three solo albums-- Song Cycle (Warner Bros, 1968), Discover America (Warner Bros, 1972) and Clang of the Yankee Reaper (Warner Bros 1975)--had just ...

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Article: Album Review

Jo-Yu Chen: Obsession

Read "Obsession" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky

Japanese musicians get most of the ink when jazz sights turn to Asian-born wonders, but pianist Jo-Yu Chen is proof that Taiwan has its fair share of homegrown talent. Chen has been making waves over the past few years, self-releasing her Sam Yahel-produced debut, joining the fold as a Steinway Artist and, most recently, signing with ...

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Article: Multiple Reviews

Drums and Numerology: Tommy Igoe and Jonathan Blake Embrace the Number Eleven

Read "Drums and Numerology: Tommy Igoe and Jonathan Blake Embrace the Number Eleven" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky

In numerology, eleven is said to be a master number, capable of representing those who inspire and lead, often achieving greatness in the process. Charisma and an intuitive way of thinking frequently underscore the thought-process of eleven-oriented individuals, helping to lead them to success in their chosen paths. With these thoughts in mind, ...

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Article: Live Review

Dida Pelled Trio: Aquebogue, NY, February 12, 2012

Read "Dida Pelled Trio: Aquebogue, NY, February 12, 2012" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky

Dida Pelled TrioLong Island WinterfestPalmer VineyardsAquebogue, NYFebruary 12, 2012Long Island's East End is world renowned for it's wine country and high-end lifestyle, but few visitors ever choose to experience either one during the winter. While the wine cognoscenti have come throughout the year, the general public usually waited for ...

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Article: Album Review

Johnathan Blake: The Eleventh Hour

Read "The Eleventh Hour" reviewed by C. Michael Bailey

by C. Michael Bailey

Jazz violinist John Blake, Jr.'s son, drummer Johnathan Blake, makes his debut on Sunnyside Records with The Eleventh Hour. While the leader, this recording does not have any of the hallmarks of a drummer-led date. Blake is careful not to crowd his band, making his mark as solid understatement, a seasoning that imparts just the right ...

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Article: Interview

Erin Dickins: In Her Own Voice

Read "Erin Dickins: In Her Own Voice" reviewed by Chris M. Slawecki

by Chris M. Slawecki

It was a long time coming, but for singer Erin Dickins, recording her debut solo album Nice Girls (Champagne Records, 2010) proved well worth the wait.Several musical lifetimes ago, Dickins was a founding member of Manhattan Transfer and appears on their first album, Jukin' (Capitol, 1971). While she has remained close with Tim Hauser, ...


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