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Jazz Band Classic announces auditions for the 2010-2011 season!
Are you a jazz instrumentalist looking for a new musical challenge? Are you 22 or under and enrolled in a Tri-State Region conservatory, college, or high school? Are you looking to play and network with other like-minded musicians and perform with world-renown guest soloists in some of NYC's best venues? Now accepting audition applications for Jazz ...
Chie Imaizumi: A Time Of New Beginnings
by Bruce Lindsay
Composer and arranger Chie Imaizumi's second album, A Time Of New Beginnings, is filled with star players from the jazz world. It's a beautifully crafted, beautifully played album, with a warm and familiar feel to its nine tunes that, at times, creates a real sense of nostalgia. Imaizumi began her musical career in ...
Many Shades of Jazz Come Out at Newport 2010
by R.J. DeLuke
CareFusion Newport Jazz FestivalFort Adams State ParkNewport, RIAugust 6-8, 2010 The variety of music at the 2010 CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival August 6-9 was one of its notable traits. Mainstream, Latin, electric stuff, ornate orchestral offerings, swing and all kinds of things in between.The originality of the music ...
Saxologies, from Newport to Barcelona (Impromptu Portraits)
Steve Wilson, Kenny Garrett, Donny McCaslin and JD Allen in Newport 2010.Schedule at the 42nd Barcelona Voll-DammJazz Festival:November 10th, Luz de Gas. Steve Wilson-Bruce Barth Duo (double bill with Lee Konitz-Dan Tepfer).November 11th, Auditori (Sala Oriol Martorell). Kenny Garrett Quartet.November 12th, Luz de Gas. ...
Maria Schneider at Birdland
by Nick Catalano
The jazz tradition of third stream music initiated by Gil Evans (with Miles Davis) nearly 50 years ago has been dutifully preserved by Maria Schneider since she founded her orchestra in 1992. The tradition seeks to combine the modern harmonies created by 20th century classical composers with the rhythmical, improvisational structures of jazz. The style was ...
Take Five With The Britton Brothers
by AAJ Staff
Meet The Britton Brothers: Ben and John Britton, said to be “extremely talented" by the likes of Chris Potter, have entered the jazz scene confidently with their debut album, Uncertain Living. With a collective approach developed throughout years of playing together, they have arrived to a music that is forward thinking and invites a wide range ...
Bruce Barth / Steve Wilson: Home
by Larry Taylor
The increase in house concerts throughout the country is apparent, taking place in big cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco and Baltimore, as well as in smaller towns such as Columbia, Missouri, where this recorded duo date took place. Appearing at the home of Barbara Tellerman and Allyn Sher in 2009, pianist Bruce Barth and saxophonist ...
Take Five With Ryan Kauffman
by AAJ Staff
Meet Ryan Kauffman: “What is not to like about a throaty tenor saxophone with a big aggressive sound, a full voiced soprano saxophone or a hauntingly velvety flute?" --Craig W. Hurst Ryan Kauffman is a saxophonist and private teacher in central and eastern Pennsylvania. He currently leads his own jazz trio and ...
JJA Nominates Steve Wilson as 2009's Best Soprano Saxophone Player
Wilson Nominated by Jazz Journalists Association as 'Best Soprano Saxophone Player' Steve Wilson's recent headlining stand at the legendary Village Vanguard in New York City was documented by NPR and featured in a riveting 'Live at the Village Vanguard' Wilson previewed the appearance with a terrific interview about the state of jazz on WBGO's 'The Checkout' ...
Live Webcast: Steve Wilson at the Village Vanguard
Hear And Watch The Concert At 9 p.m. ET at www.npr.org/music For many years, Steve Wilson has made a living as a “first-call" alto and soprano saxophonist. That is, he's a first-choice musician for tons of acclaimed bandleaders: Christian McBride, Maria Schneider, Dave Holland, Mulgrew Miller, Chick Corea, Buster Williams and so forth. He spent much ...
