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Article: Album Review

Frank Glover: Politico

by AAJ Staff
February 4, 2010

First released independently but now re-released by Owl Studios, classically trained clarinetist Frank Glover's Politico is a smashing debut; an atmospheric, concatenated narrative. The clarinet is a peculiar wind instrument with a smooth, sometimes guttural sound that's either loved or hated. Not as bold as a trumpet, it could get overwhelmed in ...

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Frank Glover: Politico

Read "Politico" reviewed by Bruce Lindsay

by Bruce Lindsay
October 24, 2009

Politico was self-released by Indianapolis-based clarinettist Frank Glover in 2005. Four years later it has gained a commercial release and one question arises--why did it take so long? The breadth of writing, arranging and playing talent on this album is impressive, and the result is an involving and intensely emotional set of compositions that deserves wide ...

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Article: Live Review

The Freddie Hubbard Tribute Band at the Indianapolis Jazz Festival

by AAJ Staff
October 2, 2009

The Freddie Hubbard Tribute BandIndianapolis Jazz FestivalIndianapolis, IndianaSept 25, 2009When losing a trumpeter of such sterling agility, originality and influence as Freddie Hubbard, it's only natural to pay tribute to his passing. So it was at the Madame Walker Theater in Indianapolis on September 25th under the direction of jazz educator ...

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Dragonfly

By Steve Allee

Label: Unknown label
Released: 2008
Track listing: Bus to Belmopan; Dragonfly; Somewhere; Yummy; Morning Glory; X & Y; Conversation with Bill; Thaddeus; If I Were a Bell; Hip Factor.

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Steve Allee Trio: Dragonfly

Read "Dragonfly" reviewed by Woodrow Wilkins

by Woodrow Wilkins
August 3, 2008

Music is a listening experience, but sometimes it can create a vivid, visual image. So it is with “Bus to Belmopan," the opening track to Steve Allee Trio's Dragonfly. Its engaging Latin beat creates an instrumental story about an interesting bus trip to the capital city of Belize.Pianist/composer Steve Allee is a fixture on ...

News: Recording

Steve Allee's Versatility Shines on "Dragonfly"

July 2, 2008

The Steve Allee Trio Dragonfly Owl Studios July 22 Release date Mention Indianapolis, and chances are good that eight out of ten people will associate the central Indiana city with motor sports, or sports in general (lest we forget about the Indianapolis Colts or Indiana Pacers). For an ardent, longtime ...

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Colors

By Steve Allee

Label: Unknown label
Released: 2007
Track listing: Bubbles; Yesterdays; Fishes; Changes; Lucaya; Colors; Come Rain or Come Shine; Tree Stories; Peepers; Pure Spirit.

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Steve Allee Trio: Colors

by John Kelman
October 2, 2007

Steve Allee's biggest claim to fame is his collaborative big band album with reedman Chuck Carter and drummer John Von Ohlen, Downtown Blues (Sea Breeze, 1999), which garnered a Grammy Award nomination. Still, while he's far from a household name, the west coast-based pianist has been working in the trenches, scoring for film and television, and ...