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Theo Travis

The London-based saxophonist and composer Theo Travis has made a name for himself on the British jazz scene for his virtuosity and soulful style as well as his fine compositions. Born in Birmingham, Theo studied classical music at the University of Manchester whilst playing in various jazz and rock bands. He signed to 33 Records in 1993, has released 3 solo albums on the label to date and has just finished the improvised album Bodywork with drummer John Marshall and guitarist Mark Wood. In Oct 1996 Travis released Secret Island, his third CD on 33 Records which also features guitarist John Etheridge

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Saxophones: Warne Marsh, Sonny Rollins, and the Microscopic Septet

Read "Saxophones: Warne Marsh, Sonny Rollins, and the Microscopic Septet" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This show, from June 15, 2021, is an all saxophone (plus flute and clarinet) program. Players featured include Warne Marsh, Sonny Rollins, Frank Wright, Joe Henderson, and The Microscopic Septet. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) ...

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Through the Wave of Blue

Label: All Colours Arts
Released: 2024
Track listing: 01 Stalker 02 Maze 03 The Frozen Sea 04 Machines 05 Journeying 06 Constriction 07 To Breathe 08 Seeing is Believing & Machines reprise 09 Space to Dream 10 Rest 11 Dawn

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Aeolus

Label: Panegyric Recordings
Released: 2024
Track listing: Aeolus

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News: Recording

Soft Machine’s Theo Travis 'Aelous' One Hour Duduk Meditation CD/Blu-ray Featuring Production And Soundscapes By Steven Wilson Available September 6th, 2024

Soft Machine’s Theo Travis 'Aelous' One Hour Duduk Meditation CD/Blu-ray Featuring Production And Soundscapes By Steven Wilson Available September 6th, 2024

Theo Travis is widely known due to his work with his own bands and (among others) Soft Machine, Steven Wilson, Robert Fripp, Gong, Porcupine Tree and many more. His previous releases of duduk music on YouTube have become something of a sensation. The piece “Ancient Soul, Modern Times” (which is included on the Blu-ray) has amassed ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Electric Jazz with Joe Zawinul, Courtney Pine and Others

Read "Electric Jazz with Joe Zawinul, Courtney Pine and Others" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This is a special vintage show from December 2021 on the role of electricity in jazz, and the resulting fusions with other genres like ambient music, jazz-rock, and trip-hop. Musicians heard on the show include Joe Zawinul, Sun Ra, Courtney Pine, John Zorn, Massive Attack, and Terje Rypdal. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't ...

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Other Doors

Label: MoonJune Records
Released: 2023
Track listing: Careless Eyes; Penny Hitch; Other Doors; Crocked Usage; Joy Of A Toy; A Flock Of Holes; Whisper Back; The Stars Apart; Now! Is The Time; Fell To Earth; The Visitors At The Window; Maybe Never; Back In Season; Backwards (Bonus Track); Out Of Interest (Bonus Track); Alice Clair (Bonus Track); Look You Know (Bonus Track).

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Article: 72 Jazz Thrillers

The Most Exciting Jazz Albums since 1969: 2020-2023

Read "The Most Exciting Jazz Albums since 1969: 2020-2023" reviewed by Robert Middleton


In the 72 Jazz Thrillers series we've gone from 1969 to 2023, an expansive 54-year journey. From the jazz vanguard of Bitches Brew to the dynamic movie soundtrack of Roy's World, from the sublime guitar of Bill Frisell to the singing guitar of Charlie Ballantine, the thing that all these jazz albums have in common is ...

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Article: Profile

Jazz Honors The Beatles

Read "Jazz Honors The Beatles" reviewed by AAJ Staff


All About Jazz is honoring The Fab Four in the year of the 60th anniversary of the release of their first album (Please Please Me). This collective tribute was originally published in September 2009--as a living document, we'll add more quotes & stories over time (see how-to in comments section). We also compiled a companion playlist ...

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Article: Extended Analysis

Exposures

Read "Exposures" reviewed by John Kelman


Between the impact of the COVID pandemic since 2020, and in the eight year-long tenure of King Crimson's final lineup, which toured between 2014 and 2021, there's been a lot revealed about its sole remaining founding member, guitarist/keyboardist Robert Fripp. Since 2012, the more than five-decade history of King Crimson, live and in the ...


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