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Robert Irving III: Gaining Momentum
by R.J. DeLuke
Robert Irving III is a keyboard player known in different quarters for different things. He played electric, of course, as a young man in the band Miles Davis unveiled when he decided to return to performing in 1980 after his infamous five-year hiatus. He produced albums with Miles, but also Sting, Carlos Santana, Dianne Reeves, Branford ...
Jean-Luc Ponty: Strong As Ever
by R.J. DeLuke
As a violinist in the changing music world of the 1960s and 1970s, Jean-Luc Ponty was it. He was a pioneer on the instrument, plugging in to be heard with screeching guitars and blaring horns. He not only had the chops-busting harmonic and rhythmic language of bebop down pat, but he had virtuoso abilities from his ...
Darrell Grant: From The Heart, Through The Keyboard
by R.J. DeLuke
Pianist Darrell Grant believes in the power of music and art to change people, and through that path effect positive change in the world. That path may be the road less traveled, but he is not alone. After a time of learning his trade and then establishing himself as a musician with something to say he's ...
Freihofer Jazz Festival Ushers in Great Music in Saratoga Springs, NY
by R.J. DeLuke
A first look at the lineup for the 30th annual jazz festival at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY, June 23 and 24, suggested it would be over Pop-ulated--the pop and smooth side of music occupying spots that could be held by jazz artists. Tastes notwithstanding, the weekend, aided by excellent weather at ...
Anat Cohen: Time To Blossom
by R.J. DeLuke
“I would say that's what keeps me content musically is the fact that I try to put myself in different musical situations and I enjoy them all equally, says Anat Cohen, an Israel-born musician who has been making noise in her own sweet way on the New York City music scene since coming to the Big ...
Roberta Gambarini Dazzles, Jordan Family Inspires in Saratoga Springs, NY
by R.J. DeLuke
Roberta Gambarini, The Jordan Family Saratoga Springs Arts Center, Spa Little Theater Saratoga Springs, New York May 31 (Gambarini), May 29 (Jordan Family)One would think it would be difficult to do anything much less than give a vocal concert if it involved flying from Russia to New York ...
Kendrick Scott: Oracle for Good Music
by R.J. DeLuke
Kendrick Scott, at 26, is already one of the very finest drummers on the jazz scene, possessing an open mind, a beautiful feel for melody and tasty style that fits a myriad of situations. He's been working steady with major jazz artists since the day he graduated from Berklee College of Music in 1998. He's grateful ...
Joshua Redman: Takes On The Challenge of the Trio
by R.J. DeLuke
Joshua Redman, one of the most consistently creative musicians of his generation, a fiend on whatever saxophone he chooses to pick up, and a thoughtful, imaginative person, is at it again.He's not re-inventing the wheel, he says with a chuckle when discussing Back East (Nonesuch, 2007). But this exploring musician has gone back to ...
Kurt Elling/Bill Charlap Live, Albany, N.Y.
by R.J. DeLuke
Kurt Elling with the Lawrence Hobgood Trio and the Bill Charlap Trio The Egg Albany, New York April 21, 2007 Kurt Elling is arguably the premier jazz singer on the scene today. Jazz musician may be a better label, since he's so much more than someone who steps in front ...
John Mayall and Al Kooper at The Egg
by R.J. DeLuke
John Mayall Quartet and Al Kooper Funk Faculty Band The Egg Albany, NY April 21, 2007Legendary British Bluesman John Mayall is still going strong at the age of 73, still preaching the gospel of the blues with all the energy and cleverness one has grown to expect over ...
