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Article: Interview

Duduka Da Fonseca: The Guy From Ipanema

by R.J. DeLuke
October 15, 2012

The 1950s into the early 1960s was a special period in Brazil, the land of beautiful beaches, picturesque mountains and the home of a warm, inviting and sensuous music called samba that was developed during those years. It was also a time when bossa nova, another sumptuous musical style, was spawned. The music invades the senses ...

Article: Live Review

Curacao North Sea Jazz Festival: Curacao, August 31-September 1, 2012

by R.J. DeLuke
September 23, 2012

Curacao North Sea Jazz FestivalWorld Trade CenterCuracaoAugust 31-September 1The Caribbean island of Curacao can claim, after three years, that its jazz festival is a success. It sells out tickets and brings people to the island, which depends so heavily on tourism. More music lovers should look into the festival, as much ...

Article: Record Label Profile

ACT: 20 Years of Magical Music

by Jakob Baekgaard
September 17, 2012

Nowadays, creating a record label is closer to the norm than the exception. The real sign of success in a fleeting music business, where the sale of records constantly declines, is staying power. This year, 2012, the German record label ACT Music is able to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Not a mean feat for a company ...

News: Interview

Pat Metheny Unity Band Week at All About Jazz!

August 24, 2012

With the release of Unity Band (Nonesuch, 2012), guitarist Pat Metheny has delivered one of the best records of his career, and his first to feature tenor saxophone since his already classic-status 80/81 (ECM, 1980). With both Michael Brecker and Dewey Redman sadly deceased, the mantle falls upon Chris Potter, and in a career that has ...

Article: Live Review

Newport Jazz Festival: Newport, RI, August 4-5, 2012

by R.J. DeLuke
August 24, 2012

Newport Jazz FestivalFort Adams State ParkNewport, RIAugust 4-5, 2012Having a celebration for the 70th birthday of an amazing musician--drummer Jack DeJohnette--was an outstanding feature of this year's Newport Jazz Festival. The drummer was featured in two sets in a single day (Saturday), first with a band he has been ...

Article: Catching Up With

Chris Potter: The Personal Stamp

by R.J. DeLuke
August 21, 2012

Chris Potter is one of the most visible saxophonists on the scene in recent years. There are reasons for that. Not only does he have incredible chops, inner drive, intensity and the impulse to always be creative--as if that's not enough--he can fit into any musical situation and find a way to contribute. Coming ...

Article: Live Review

North Sea Jazz Festival: Rotterdam, The Netherlands, July 6-8, 2012

by R.J. DeLuke
August 1, 2012

North Sea Jazz FestivalAhoyRotterdam, The NetherlandsJuly 6-8, 2012The city of Rotterdam in the Netherlands seems ideal for a jazz festival. It's a large enough metropolis to hold things of interest for any tourist--arts, culture, architecture, fine eateries, interesting activities--while at the same time being friendly, laidback and manageable. Toss the mammoth ...

Article: Live Review

Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival: Saratoga Springs, NY, June 30-July 1, 2012

by R.J. DeLuke
July 19, 2012

Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz FestivalSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYJune 30-July 1, 2012Fantastic music was plentiful at the 35th Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival. It usually is. But 2012 seemed to have the right vibe throughout. Part of it was the great weather on both days. Primarily an outdoor festival (though ...

Article: The Mort Report

Reefer Madness and Me

by Mort Weiss
June 12, 2012

How the above title turned me on to the love of jazz. It was 1939 and I was four years old and my parents took me to my first moving picture show that being the above (I kinda had eyes for Gone with the Wind) and to hear Clark Gable say that filthy word at the ...

Article: Profile

Celebrating Miles Davis with Quotes

by Michael Ricci
May 26, 2012

We're celebrating Miles Davis's birthday (May 26, 1926) with quotes about him and by him. All About Jazz senior writer R.J. DeLuke also compiled several from his past interviews with various ex-band members--and we included a salty one by Miles for good measure. If you know of a quote about Miles or ...