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News: Performance / Tour

Jazz St. Louis Announces New Shows in May at Jazz at the Bistro

April 24, 2013

Jazz St. Louis has announced two weekends of performances to fill out the schedule for May at Jazz at the Bistro. Trumpeter Sean Jones, who was here just a couple of weeks ago for the “Triumph of Trumpets" show, will return to serve as a guest star with the student musicians from the Jazz St. Louis ...

Article: Interview

Ralph Bowen: The Power Play

by Diana Kondrashin
April 9, 2013

Ralph Bowen was born in Canada but he has pursued a jazz career in the United States for over 20 years, as tenor saxophonist, composer and arranger. He strikes neatly with his recordings as a leader, just like it was done last year with Total Eclipse, an album recorded with his quartet: organist Jared Gold, guitarist ...

Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With Bob Wijnen

by AAJ Staff
January 8, 2013

Meet Bob Wijnen:Bob Wijnen is a pianist of great sensitivity and depth. Much in demand as an accompanist, he is known for having some of the best ears around, as well as being an elegant and adventurous soloist who has absorbed a great deal of the history of jazz piano.He has toured ...

Article: Album Review

Marcus Miller: Renaissance

Read "Renaissance" reviewed by John Kelman

by John Kelman
December 4, 2012

Some things change, other things stay the same. Marcus Miller--producer and performer with everyone from soul singer Luther Vandross and pianist Herbie Hancock to guitarist George Benson and Miles Davis, composing and producing the trumpeter's late period classic Tutu (Warner Bros., 1986)--has been releasing solo albums since 1983, but it was with The Sun Don't Lie ...

Article: Profile

Marcus Miller: Renaissance Man

by Pheralyn Dove
December 4, 2012

[Editor's Note: On Sunday, November 25, 2012, All About Jazz learned that Marcus Miller sustained non-life-threatening injuries during a bus crash on the A2 highway in central Switzerland. Unfortunately, the driver was killed in the accident. Online sources report that the bus was carrying 13 people, including two drivers and the 11 members Miller's band. The ...

News: Performance / Tour

Juilliard Jazz Presents an Evening of Brazilian Jazz

November 14, 2012

Juilliard Jazz presents an evening of Brazilian jazz with guest artist, pianist Paulo Braga, performing with the Artist Diploma Ensemble, the most advanced Juilliard Jazz musicians, on Tuesday, November 20 at 8 PM in Paul Hall. Joining Mr. Braga from Brazil will be Eduardo Ribeiro on drums; Manual Silveira on flute and saxophone; and Marinho Andreotti ...

Article: Album Review

Brandi Disterheft: Gratitude

Read "Gratitude" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
November 12, 2012

Canada has had its fair share of fine female jazz exports over the past few decades: piano-vocal crossover star Diana Krall; trumpeter Ingrid Jensen and her equally fabulous saxophone playing sister, Christine Jensen; and pianist Renee Rosnes have all made their mark below the 49th parallel. With the release of Gratitude, bassist Brandi Disterheft is poised ...

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 ...

News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Sean Jones

May 29, 2012

All About Jazz is celebrating Sean Jones' birthday today! As we’ve all been told, birds do it, bees do it--but anyone who’s actually gone to the trouble of falling in love knows that it’s a lot more complicated when humans get involved. Which can make the reality of relationships a bit disappointing for those weaned on ...

Article: Album Review

Ralph Peterson: The Duality Perspective

Read "The Duality Perspective" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
May 28, 2012

Balance is often overlooked in music criticism, yet it's such an important aspect in music-making and life. Light doesn't exist without dark, bold only takes shape when placed next to bland and earthbound realities are only truly understood by those who also know how to take flight. Drummer/educator Ralph Peterson understands this better than most, and ...