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Gene Ammons: Boss Tenor
by Matthew Aquiline
Tenor saxophonist Gene Ammons' tone can be best described using the qualities of an ideally brewed cup of joe: rounded, bold, smooth, and exhilarating after first taste. Widely regarded as an original founder of the “Chicago school of tenor sax," Ammons' nonchalant, yet indelible sound--echoing the soft, breathy tone of Lester Young--drove him to ...
Chris Rogers: Voyage Home
by Edward Blanco
Recorded in February of 2001, Voyage Home is trumpeter Chris Rogers' long-awaited debut album as a performer, composer and band leader. Released fifteen years after its original recording, the music documents performances from incredibly talented artists whom Rogers has known his entire life, including the late saxophonist Michael Brecker as well as a statement lifted from ...
Lou Donaldson: Blues Walk – 1958
by Marc Davis
There's a tendency among some jazz purists to poo-poo Lou Donaldson. Not flashy enough, they say. Not groundbreaking. Too bluesy, too simple. Predictable. Derivative. A notch below the best Blue Note saxmen. A craftsman, not an artist. Aw phooey! I like Lou Donaldson and I don't mind anyone knowing. It has always ...
Barranquijazz 2015: Trombone Heaven in the Tropics
by Mark Holston
It's impossible to know beforehand what individual performance at a multi-day jazz festival will be remembered as a certifiable highlight. Sometimes the key factor that makes such a magic moment possible is unpredictable and comes out of the blue. At Colombia's recent annual Barranquijazz Festival, the curiosity of a festival staff member led to a particularly ...
Legendary Latin Jazz Bassist Ray Martinez releases "Legacy"
New Release with Special Guests! Bassist for Mongo Santamaria, Hector Lavoe, Ray Barretto & many more! RAY MARTINEZ' LEGACY “Born out of the multicultural dynamics of New York, Ray Martinez' Legacy was created with the idea of connecting musical concepts of both Africa and the African Diaspora. This musical innovation fuses Afro-Jazz (Latin jazz), the blues, ...
Colombian Festivals: Exotic Jazz Cocktails
by Mark Holston
As the season of summer jazz festivals in the U.S. winds down to a precious few, including California's iconic, mid-September Monterey Jazz Festival, the eyes and ears of seasoned aficionados may be focused on options in other lands. Don't be surprised if an increasing number of North American fans will find much to their liking in ...
Chris Washburne & SYOTOS CD Celebration Tour Begins July 29 At Smoke!
Chris Washburne & SYOTOS kick off their CD Celebration Tour with special guest Brazilian piano virtuoso Andre Mehmari on July 29 at Smoke Jazz & Supper Club. July 29 at 7:00pm Smoke Jazz & Supper Club CD Release Gig! 2751 Broadway, NYC 10025 Additional Dates Thursday, July 30 The ...
The Rodriguez Brothers CD Release Event On August 5-6 At Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola
The Rodriguez Brothers New Release Impromptu CD Release Gig! August 5-6 (7:30pm & 9:30pm) at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola The Rodriguez Brothers have been burnin' up the New York City jazz scene since 2002 with their passionate performance and engaging compositions. Their brand new 2015 release Impromptu (Criss Cross Jazz) is gaining international airplay and critical acclaim. ...
Michael Lake/Gerry Pagano: Roads Less Traveled
by Dan Bilawsky
The title of this album isn't just talk; it basically defines Michael Lake's entire career in music. Lake has made his way in the music world by playing the alto trombone--an instrument that many would simply look at as a novelty horn. Many years ago, his teacher at Arizona State University--a graduate assistant named Kevin Hedges--turned ...
Bobby Sanabria Spreads The Latin Jazz Gospel
by Steve Bryant
Drummer, percussionist, composer, educator, Bobby Sanabria has gained renown and respect from fans and musicians alike as one of the foremost proponents of what is labeled Afro-Cuban/Latin Jazz. Born and raised in the South Bronx, Sanabria performed with a veritable Who's Who in the world of jazz and Latin music, as well as with his own ...
