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Saxophonist Ravi Coltrane Interviewed at AAJ
Saxophonist Ravi Coltrane, he of the inescapable surname, is continuing to grow both as a musician and a person. His playing these days contains more maturity; a sense of exploration, combined with a sureness of attack and a brawny sound. The growing musical proficiency is documented on Blending Times (Savoy Jazz, 2009). Coltrane and his working ...
Ravi Coltrane: Changing and Blending Times
by R.J. DeLuke
Saxophonist Ravi Coltrane, he of the inescapable surname, is continuing to grow both as a musician and a person. His playing these days contains more maturity; a sense of exploration, combined with a sureness of attack and a brawny sound.The growing musical proficiency is documented on Blending Times (Savoy Jazz, 2009). Coltrane and his ...
Take Five With E.J. Strickland
by AAJ Staff
Meet E.J. Strickland: Drummer E.J. Strickland is currently a member of the long-lived quartet of Ravi Coltrane (along with pianist Luis Perdomo and bassist Drew Gress), and his brother Marcus Strickland's celebrated electric/acoustic quartets and trio. E.J. also leads his own bands, The E.J. Strickland Quintet and The E.J. Strickland Project. His playing has been described ...
Blue Note 7 Celebrates 70 at the Kennedy Center
by Franz A. Matzner
Blue Note 7 Kennedy CenterApril 5, 2009Washington, D.C. Featuring a super group compiled from its illustrious roster, last Sunday night's concert at the Kennedy Center's Terrace Theater celebrated the 70th Anniversary of the Blue Note recording label with a series of musical snapshots of some of its ...
McCoy Tyner Trio with Ravi Coltrane at Jazz at Lincoln Center on May 15-16
McCoy Tyner Trio With Special Guest Ravi Coltrane The Allen Room New York, NY May 15-16, 2009 Jazz at Lincoln Center brings in four-time GRAMMY winner, McCoy Tyner and his trio of Gerald Cannon (bass) and Eric Kamau Gravatt (drums). Tyner is joined by a special guest, the ...
Blue Note 70th Anniversary Tour at the Kimmel Center
by Victor L. Schermer
The Blue Note 7Kimmel Center for the Performing ArtsVerizon HallPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaMarch 28, 2008 The legendary Blue Note record label is celebrating its 70th Anniversary this year. To briefly summarize its history and achievements, one can do no better than to quote from the Wikipedia entry on the subject:
The Blue Note 7: Mosaic
by Marcia Hillman
Celebrating the 70th/25th anniversaries of Blue Note Records (70 years since its founding and 25 years since its re-launch), The Blue Note 7 makes its debut with a resounding impact. Pianist Bill Charlap, trumpeter Nicholas Payton, tenor saxophonist Ravi Coltrane, alto saxophonist Steve Wilson, guitarist Peter Bernstein, bassist Peter Washington and drummer Lewis Nash perform eight ...
Blue Note Records 70th Anniversary Tour Comes to the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia
Blue Note Records 70th Anniversary Tour Featuring Peter Bernstein, Bill Charlap, Ravi Coltrane, Lewis Nash, Nicholas Payton, Peter Washington and Steve Wilson Friday, April 3, 2009 at 8pm Verizon Hall Price: $26-$64 “[Steve] Wilson is a consummate player whose bright but husky, legato attack and evenness ...
Blue Note at 70
by Joel Roberts
No label in jazz can match the history and legacy of Blue Note Records. Since its founding in New York in 1939 by German emigre Alfred Lion, Blue Note has been associated with an amazing assortment of jazz luminaries including Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Jimmy Smith, Lee Morgan, Freddie Hubbard, Joe Henderson, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, ...
Critics Jazz CD Reviews
New York Times Critics CD Reviews ROKIA TRAOR Tchamantch (Nonesuch) In its traditional roles as historical chronicle and community conscience, West African music doesnt favor introspection. Thats what makes the Malian songwriter and singer Rokia Traor such a graceful exception. Not a member of a musical dynasty like the many musicians named Diabat and ...
