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String Trio of New York

James Emery: Inside Outlier

by Glenn Astarita
March 25, 2024

Emerging in the 1970s, renowned guitarist James Emery quickly became a name to drop in the jazz scene, synonymous with that 'new jazz smell' of innovation. A founding member of the String Trio of New York, his career has been an outstanding potluck of collaborations, bringing to the table dishes seasoned with the genius of Anthony ...

Ahmad Jamal, Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Others

by Jerome Wilson
February 15, 2023

This program features pianists such as Ahmad Jamal and Gonzalo Rubalcaba plus music from a wide variety of sources, including the String Trio of New York and Lennie Niehaus. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 ...

The Black Saint And Soul Note Labels

by Jerome Wilson
June 3, 2022

Since 1975, the Black Saint and Soul Note record labels have been a major force in documenting the growth of American avant-garde jazz. This program samples two hours of music from their diverse catalog. It includes work from artists who had long associations with the labels such as Muhal Richard Abrams and David Murray as well ...

Wadada Leo Smith's Ten Freedom Summers at London Jazz Festival 2013

by John Sharpe
December 18, 2013

Wadada Leo Smith's Ten Freedom Summers: London, England, November 21-23, 2013 Wadada Leo Smith Café Oto London November 21-23, 2013 As part of the London Jazz Festival, over three consecutive evenings, Dalston's Cafe Oto presented the European premiere of trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith's Ten Freedom Summers magnum opus. ...

Billy Bang: Da Bang!

by Troy Collins
August 4, 2013

Da Bang! is the last studio album recorded by violinist Billy Bang, made just two months before he passed away on April 11, 2011. Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2009, Bang spoke about the healing power of music during these sessions and how he wanted to give something back to those who inspired and supported him. ...

27th Havana International Jazz Festival: Havana, Cuba, December 15-18, 2011

by Louis Heckheimer
January 11, 2012

27th Havana International Jazz Festival Havana International Jazz Festival Plaza Havana, Cuba December 15-18, 2011 [Note: This is the second of a series of articles reporting on concerts and other activities that took place, as well as profiles of Cuban musicians who took part.] The Havana International Jazz Festival ...

FAB Trio: History of Jazz In Reverse

by Dave Wayne
October 20, 2011

Jazz violin, for some, is an acquired taste. Perhaps this has more to do with the instrument's dominant role in Western classical music, more than anything else, but there's something very naked and vocal about the sound of a violin--much like the saxophone, it calls forth all sorts of intense emotions. Billy Bang, who died in ...

FAB Trio: History of Jazz in Reverse

by Troy Collins
October 19, 2011

The late Billy Bang (1947-2011) will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the great jazz violinists. On his chosen instrument, Bang was a true innovator--a singular prodigy whose diverse experiences ranged from a brief tenure in Sun Ra's Arkestra to co-founding the groundbreaking String Trio of New York in 1977. In addition to leading his own ...

The River of Orion: 30 Years Running

By String Trio of New York

Label: Black Saint
Released: 2009
Track listing: The River Of Orion - Aquarian Waters (Part One); Aquarian Waters (Part Two); E. Eridani; The Trapezium; The River Of Orion (Theme); Alnitak; Stellar Coronae; The Eridanus Supervoid; East Of Mintaka; Journey Platz - Part One; Journey Platz - Part Two; Journey Platz - Part Three; Journey Platz - Part Four; Journey Platz - Part Five.