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Marc Ribot Trio: Live At The Village Vanguard

Read "Live At The Village Vanguard" reviewed by Mark Corroto

by Mark Corroto
April 29, 2014

It had been 16,631 days since bassist Henry Grimes had last played music at New York's infamous Village Vanguard. His performance, with saxophonist Albert Ayler, on December 18, 1966 was recorded and released as In Greenwich Village (Impulse!, 1967). Back after 45 years, 6 months, and 12 days, the bassist, now part of guitarist Marc Ribot's ...

News: Performance / Tour

Roy Campbell Day Memorial At Roulette

February 17, 2014

On Wednesday, February 26, the many dear friends and associates of the late Roy Sinclair Campbell Jr. will gather at Roulette through the efforts of Arts for Art. The performance begins at 6:45. A Slide Show featuring The Music of Roy Campbell 6:45PM - 7:00PM Valerie Morris, Roy Campbell's sister, will recall his remarkable life. 7:00PM ...

News: Performance / Tour

Matthew Shipp Solo – The Piano Sutras Project

January 29, 2014

Thursday, January 30, 2014 @ 8:00 pm One of the most distinctive and radically experimental voices in jazz, pianist, composer, and bandleader Matthew Shipp presents an intimate solo recital culled from the stunning masterpieces from his acclaimed 2013 solo album, Piano Sutras, released on Thirsty Ear. Starting with the bold compositions from Sutras, which has been ...

Article: Album Review

William Hooker: Heart of the Sun

Read "Heart of the Sun" reviewed by John Sharpe

by John Sharpe
January 28, 2014

Suddenly Heart Of The Sun from veteran drummer William Hooker's The Gift looks a whole lot more poignant. With the passing of trumpeter Roy Campbell in January 2014, Hooker has been deprived of one of his longest collaborators. Campbell first appeared alongside the drummer on Colour Circle (CJR, 1989) as part of the self styled three ...

News: Obituary

Trumpeter Roy Campbell Passed Away On January 9th 2014. RIP Roy.

January 15, 2014

Roy Campbell left us last week. Funeral services will be today between 5 and 8pm at Granby's Funeral Home in the Bronx. He was 61 at the time. He had a bright striking life as an earnest, honest and kind contributor to his musical community. He will be deeply missed by many. “There is no one ...

Article: Book Review

The Jazz Musician's Tarot Deck

by Florence Wetzel
November 23, 2013

The Jazz Musician's Tarot Deck Matt Lavelle 55 pages ISBN: 14186207 Lulu 2013 Multi-instrumentalist Matt Lavelle is an artist who loves a challenge. Not content to play one instrument, he plays several: trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn, and alto clarinet. Looking to expand his creativity, he started blogging a few years ...

Article: Album Review

Edward Ricart Quartet + Paul Dunmall: Chamaeleon

Read "Chamaeleon" reviewed by Eyal Hareuveni

by Eyal Hareuveni
November 16, 2013

The sophomore album of guitarist Edward Ricart's powerful quartet (after Ancón, Slam, 2011), now augmented with legendary British saxophonist Paul Dunmall, is a masterful demonstration of free jazz mixed with inspirations from alternative, avant-rock outfits. Ricart, whose list of collaborations covers an impressive spectrum, ranging from hardcore punk band Black Flag and ...

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Arts For Art / Vision Presents Music Is Mine At Campos Plaza Outdoors And Free

June 21, 2013

A Musical Celebration, Acknowledging The Children of Campos Plaza. Due to Sequester Cuts, federally funded NYCHA Children, Senior & Health Centers are threatened with closing.Our event is not only a celebration for the children, it is to bring attention to the importance of these programs. Music is Mine will be performing original music under the direction ...

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Cactus Truck with Jeb Bishop and Roy Campbell: Live in USA

Read "Live in USA" reviewed by Eyal Hareuveni

by Eyal Hareuveni
April 28, 2013

In the end of 2012 the Dutch power jazz trio Cactus Trio did a 37 gigs tour in the USA. The trio played in record stores, independent labels offices and small clubs, encountered cancellations due to hurricane Sandy, found last minute alternative spaces and hosted like- minded forward thinking improvisers. The limited edition recording chronicles this ...

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