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Myron Walden: Momentum
by John Kelman
Sometimes a break can be the best thing a musician can take. Not getting tired by any means, if a four-year sabbatical from recording as a leader results in as strong a comeback as reedman Myron Walden's, perhaps artists should take breaks more often. A charter member of drummer Brian Blade's Fellowship Band, Walden is back ...
Myron Walden: Eclectic Reedman
by Edward Bride
In words often used to describe the music of Duke Ellington, Myron Walden is a saxophonist beyond category. More so than many other musicians, Walden himself eschews reliance on any one instrument, not tenor or alto nor soprano nor bass nor... well, you get the idea. The voice that he is striving to use in any ...
When You Get Right Down to It, Freddie Washington is "Truly Captivating" (Soul Tracks) on 'In the Moment'
“Beloved" Bassist Master of “The Groove's Logic" (NY Times) On Tour With Steely Dan Now Bassist “Ready" Freddie Washington, a veteran of hundreds of sessions and shows with some of the world's best-known musicians, whose debut album 'In The Moment' is out now, got a little help from his friends on standout track 'When You Get ...
Legendary Bassist "Ready" Freddie Washington Finds His "Moment" on Debut Release
The legendary bassist Freddie Washington has played on sessions or on tour with a “dazzling" (AllMusic) list of notables, including Herbie Hancock, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Elton John and Leonard Cohen, and is now touring worldwide with Steely Dan. But he's never released a solo record - until now. On his long-awaited debut In The Moment ...
Vermont's the Manifestivus in the Groove for 7th Year July 17 – 19 (Feat. Jazz Criminals, Oumou Sangare)
Roots and World Music Festival in Cabot, VT Features Jazz Criminals, Oumou Sangare, Barrington Levy, Toubab Krewe, Midnite, and Earle “Chinna" Smith Discounted Weekend Presale Tickets Available For Just $65 through 7/6 From July 17-19, The Manifestivus (the 7th Annual Sol Harvest Festivus for the Restivus) in Cabot, Vermont will host danceable roots, world and jazz ...
Herbie Hancock Statement on the Passing of Michael Jackson
This is an unbelievable tragedy, first of all for his family, for his devout fans, for the world of music and for the world of culture. Michael was one of the most diligent creators. His passion flowed through every pore of his being. His sense of invention was unparalleled. Who else could have thought of the ...
What's in My Bag: Esperanza Spalding Shops at Amoeba
There's something for everybody at Amoeba Music. Just ask marvelous, young jazz musician Esperanza Spalding. Spalding was given a mere ten minutes to shop at Amoeba, but managed to find some incredible gems including Graham Central Station, Minnie Riperton and Me'Shell NdegeOcello to name a few. Spalding's eclectic taste was no match for the stacks at ...
Marcus Roberts: Has A Lot More To Do
by Tod Smith
With a foundation in the church and a passion for America's music, Marcus Roberts is easily one of the most prolific pianists of his generation. Hailing from Jacksonville, Florida and influenced by the early exposure to his mother's gospel singing, he decided that he wanted to be a jazz pianist after listening to the music of ...
Allen Toussaint: The Bright Mississippi
by Mike Perciaccante
When asked about Allen Toussaint, Van Dyke Parks once said, “he's the greatest pianist alive, only no one knows it... including him." High praise from one legend to another. With The Bright Mississippi, Toussaint has finally released a jazz-oriented album. Though jazz-influences can be found on many of his rock/funk sides as well as in many ...
Diana Krall: Quiet Nights
by C. Michael Bailey
The origin of the phrase Bossa Nova is as complex as the Brazilian culture from which the music sprung in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Nominally translated into “Our New Thing," Bossa Nova was developed by Brazilian composers Antônio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes and João Gilberto, and is characterized by a samba rhythm with ...
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