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Article: Live Review

Pittsburgh JazzLive International Festival 2017

by C. Andrew Hovan
June 24, 2017

Pittsburgh JazzLive International Festival 2017 Pittsburgh, PA June 16-18, 2017 The complicated logistics and sizable costs associated with free jazz festivals have made them somewhat rarified these days. By its all-encompassing scope and scale, the Detroit Jazz Festival has served as a model for many decades now. But if you want something ...

Article: History of Jazz

Pittsburgh Jazz: A Brief History

by Steve Rowland
June 14, 2017

This article was first published at the Explore PA History website. At first glance, Pittsburgh might not seem the most likely place to produce great jazz musicians. Situated on the western edge of the state, “Smoketown" was a gritty industrial city, better known for being the center of the nation's steel industry, than for ...

News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Stanley Turrentine

April 5, 2017

All About Jazz is celebrating Stanley Turrentine's birthday today! Stanley William Turrentine was one of the most distinctive tenor saxophonists in jazz. Known for his big, warm, sound, “The Sugar Man" or the original “Mr. T" found inspiration in the blues and turned it into a hugely successful career with a #1 hit and four Grammy ...

Article: Album Review

Duke Pearson: WAHOO!

by Greg Simmons
February 13, 2017

Duke Pearson occupied an unusual position within Blue Note Record's roster of artists. In addition to recording as both leader and sideman he also served as the label's A&R man, following in the footsteps of Ike Quebec. Pearson also served as the arranger on many albums, including sessions--Stanley Turrentine's Rough 'n' Tumble, comes to mind--where other ...

Article: Bailey's Bundles

Notable and Nearly Missed 2016

by C. Michael Bailey
December 26, 2016

It is impossible, even for John Kelman, Mark Corroto, and Dan Bilawsky, to cover all the music worthy of discussion in a given year. At least that is my line and I am sticking to it as I pen my “Notable and Nearly Missed 2016" column. Rick Gallagher--Christmas Tidings: A Collection of Jazz Christmas ...

News: Video / DVD

Stanley Turrentine: 3 Videos

December 2, 2016

Stanley Turrentine (1934-2000) had a big, full, bossy sound on the tenor saxophone—less sassy than, say, Gene Ammons, but smokier with a strong, soulful attack. He was at his best when paired with pianist Horace Parlan or his wife, organist Shirley Scott. In the following three videos, we get a sense of Turrentine's soul-jazz feel and ...

News: Music Industry

Discover Lyn Stanley: New CD In Development "Looking For Angel Eyes"

November 3, 2016

“To Lyn-A Great Talent!” –Sammy Nestico He chose these words to inscribe Lyn Stanley’s copy of his autobiography. Music was always part of Stanley’s life. Her mother was a spirited jitterbug dancer, her father was an enthusiastic amateur jazz pianist and her grandfather was a trained opera singer. Despite this grounding in the arts, Stanley’s mother ...

News: Website

Jazz Near You Collaborates with Blue Note Jazz Club (NYC)

October 30, 2016

Jazz Near You, the world's leading jazz event aggregator, has collaborated with Blue Note New York to collect and distribute all jazz events presented at New York's premier jazz club and one of the most recognized jazz venues in the world. Jazz Near You continues to build on what is already the most comprehensive New York ...

Article: In the Studio

Three Days At The Barber Shop, Part 3

by David A. Orthmann
September 10, 2016

Rehearsal | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 When I walk into the live room, a little early, on Day 3, Gillespie has already swapped out the piano for a Hammond B-3 organ and Leslie speaker. Three boom mics are positioned in the area closest to the window to the control room. ...

Article: In the Studio

Leonieke Scheuble's Journey Into The Art Of Jazz

by David A. Orthmann
July 27, 2016

The setting is a living room in a suburban northern New Jersey home. For the most part, it's filled with things not necessarily available at the furniture outlets that line the local highways. An upright piano takes up most of the wall adjacent to the front door. A harpsichord spans the area between the entrances to ...