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Article: Interview

Stefon Harris: Authenticity and Audacity

by R.J. DeLuke
September 22, 2009

Authenticity is a special word for vibraphone wizard Stefon Harris when it comes to his art, which springs from the tradition of jazz music, but is approached through a modern lens that takes into account the sounds and perspective of 2009. He has enough audacity--also a special word for Harris--to say it clearly, to ...

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News: Music Industry

Buckingham Palace Makes Jazz List

August 5, 2009

Buckingham Palace has been included on a shortlist of locations crucial to the development of jazz in Britain, part of a competition to pick the most important British site in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Miles Davis album Kind of Blue, the BBC reported. The British royal family's London residence made the list, along ...

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Article: Megaphone

Sam Newsome: To Play or Not to Play the Soprano

by Sam Newsome
July 25, 2009

When I think about the radical move I made 14 years ago, switching from the tenor to the soprano saxophone, I sometimes ask myself: “What in the hell were you thinking?" Even though in hindsight I look back on my decision with amazement and disbelief, I'm happy to say that it's one I've never regretted. Becoming ...

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With Jim Brimer

by AAJ Staff
July 25, 2009

Meet Jim Brimer: I am Jim Brimer, a jazz clarinetist that leads a group called Jim's Jazz Band which plays traditional jazz residing in Fort Worth, Texas. Brian Harvey of EuroClub de Jazz in the United Kingdom says “The Jim of Jim's Jazz Band is the highly experienced and very talented clarinetist Jim Brimer, who's been ...

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News: Recording

Introducing the World's Greatest Jazz Collection at JazzGreatsOnline.com

July 21, 2009

The innovative new website jazzgreatsonline.com has been launched for jazz lovers everywhere. This classic collection is available for the first time as a weekly downloadable collectable magazine in pdf format and MP3 music tracks. It provides some of the best digital remastering of classic jazz music around. For only $4.99/€3.99/£2.99 per issue, you will receive direct ...

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News: Event

Jazz Collectibles Show in New York on August 8th

July 21, 2009

Jazz Collectibles Show Saturday, Aug. 8th 155 West 72nd Street New York, NY 10023 10am to 2pm FREE 212-579-0689 Tons of rare jazz items will be available including records (LPs, 45 rpm, 78 rpm), sheet music, photographs, posters, books, magazines, jazz art, and miscellaneous ...

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Article: Bailey's Bundles

The Sisterhood Of Saxophone Players: Sharel Cassity, Nancy Wright and Pattie Cossentino

by C. Michael Bailey
July 14, 2009

Once a novelty, women saxophone players have been claiming center stage in the last twenty years. Virginia Mayhew, Idit Shner, Clair Daly and Christine Jensen are among the most notable artists in this sisterhood. Add to this list three more names to consider. Sharel CassityJust for YouDW Records2009 Sharel Cassity ...

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News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Sidney Bechet

May 14, 2009

All About Jazz is celebrating Sidney Bechet's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Sidney BechetAlong with his fellow New Orleanian, Louis Armstrong, Bechet was one of the first great soloists in jazz. His throaty, powerful clarinet and his throbbing soprano are among the most thrilling sounds in early ...

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Article: Film Review

Icons Among Us: Jazz in the Present Tense - Episode Four: Everything Everywhere

by John Kelman
May 11, 2009

Episode One | Episode Two | Episode Three | Episode Four --->Icons Among Us: Jazz in the Present TenseEpisode Four: Everything Everywhere The Documentary ChannelMay 11, 2009, 09:00-10:00PMParadigm Studio2009Icons Among Us: Jazz in the Present Tense, the weekly television series that's been ...

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Article: Multiple Reviews

Following in Bechet's Footsteps

by Ken Dryden
May 9, 2009

Bob Wilber with Clark Terry Blowin' the Blues Away Classic Jazz 2008 Nik Payton and Bob Wilber Swinging the Changes Arbors 2008 Soprano Summit 1975...and more! Arbors