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Dave McMurray: Blowing on the Edge of Grate-ness

by Lawrence Peryer
July 23, 2021

Saxophonist Dave McMurray's discography is reflective of the musical melting pot of his hometown jny: Detroit. Dave came up playing with everyone from bluesman Albert King, pianist Geri Allen, even Kid Rock. He is most known for his decades-long association with eclectic producer, and Blue Note label President, Don Was. Through Was, ...

Take Five with Terry Waldo and Tatiana Eva-Marie

by AAJ Staff
July 22, 2021

Meet Terry Waldo Tatiana Eva-Marie: Terry Waldo and Tatiana Eva-Marie first met and started performing together at the famous NYC parties hosted by Scott Asen, owner of Turtle Bay Records. The two artists had such musical chemistry that Asen encouraged them to record an album together. Thus was born the duo's new album, I Double Dare ...

A Conversation with Jackie McLean

by AAJ Staff
July 14, 2021

From the 1995-2003 archive: This article first appeared at All About Jazz in October 1998. All About Jazz: You grew up in the same neighborhood as Bud Powell. How did he impact your life? And, what was Bud Powell the man like? Jackie McLean: He certainly lived in the vicinity of my ...

Kenny Washington with the John Toomey Trio at Bank St Stage

by Mark Robbins
July 13, 2021

After a year and a half of being shut down due to Covid, the Virginia Arts Festival opened its new season with Kenny Washington -Vocals and the John Toomey Trio. This performance was San Franciscan vocalist Washington's first gig on the road since lockdown. The audience, hungry for live entertainment, bought the 250 tickets the venue ...

Rob Reich - Accordion

Rob Reich is quintessentially what makes the San Francisco music scene a vibrant and vital mecca for independent music; he’s become one of its stalwart underground artists. His music defies genre, combining strong melodic ideas, rhythmic drive, and a spirit of irreverence and experimentation. He is best known for his work with Tin Hat, Gaucho, and Circus Bella.

Tony Adamo's 'U Gotta B Fly' Featured On All About Jazz

June 23, 2021

The Shelf Life Of A Song On All About Jazz | Top Tracks 2021 The song, “U Gotta B Fly" was a cut from Tony Adamo And The New York Crew CD released March 12, 2015. Man, that's like over six years ago. Jazz radio and beyond gave “U Gotta B Fly" many spins and continues ...

The Instrument Maker: Roger Sadowsky

by B.D. Lenz
June 14, 2021

Continuing in my Chats with Cats articles I wanted to speak with an instrument maker. We often forget how important these artisans are to the tone and timbre of the music itself. Being a guitarist, I was excited to speak with Roger Sadowsky, a New York City based guitar and bass maker who has made instruments ...

Pianist Clifford Lamb's 'Blues & Hues - New Orleans' Features Nicholas Payton, Herlin Riley, Donald Harrison, Roland Guerin & More!

May 21, 2021

Following the success of his previous live, two track recording, Blues & Hues, jny: San Francisco pianist Clifford Lamb again teams up with producer Jeff Weber to pursue their concept of the jazz “mashup”—the process in which a Lamb composition is stirred into an existing jazz work to offer a new perspective on history and culture. ...

'The Trio, Vol. 1' Is The Unique And Captivating New Release By Pianist/Composer Dave Bass

May 18, 2021

Pianist Dave Bass says, “On my first three CD's I was lucky to have jazz greats like Phil Woods, Ted Nash, Ernie Watts}} and Ignacio Berroa record my instrumental compositions and stunning stylists like Mary Stallings and Karrin Allyson record my lyrics. Now, however, it's time to enter the demanding and revealing world of the piano ...