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Earl MacDonald: Re: Visions
by Dan Bilawsky
The big band era ended long ago, but the world is a better place because people like pianist Earl MacDonald still yearn to keep it alive in some way. MacDonald--a composer, arranger, pianist and Director of jazz studies at the University of Connecticut--is probably best known for his work in jazz education and his time spent ...
Earl MacDonald: Re:Visions
by Mark Corroto
There is a reason that the saying, “keeping it fresh" is rarely uttered in the same sentence as “17-piece jazz orchestra"--because a large orchestra in the world of jazz tends to maneuver about as delicately as an army deploys. Well, that is unless your jazz army is under the direction of Earl MacDonald. He commands his ...
Tim Hagans: Trumpet and Musical Elegance
by R.J. DeLuke
Trumpeter Tim Hagans, it appears at times, can almost fly under the radar. His splendid playing has been heard in a variety of contexts over the years, always creative, expressive, expansive. Maria Schneider expresses glee when he's able to be a part of her orchestra and help interpret her musical creations. He's been part of the ...
Take Five With Franck Amsallem
by AAJ Staff
Meet Franck Amsallem: Mickey Mac: Franck Amsallem has been a professional pianist and composer for over 30 years. As a leader he has released seven cds, all of which have received rare critical acclaim. His sideman credits have included some of the great names in jazz: Gerry Mulligan, Charles Lloyd, Gary Bartz, Sonny Fortune, Bobby Watson, ...
Quake
By Mike Holober
Label: Sunnyside Records
Released: 2009
Track listing: Quake; Twist & Turn; Roc & A Soft Place; Here Comes The Sun; Note To Self; Thrushes; Ruby Tuesday.
Darren Sigesmund: Strands II
by Jerry D'Souza
Trombonist Darren Sigesmund made an impression with his debut recording Strands (Timely Manor) which was released in 2008. The music drew from jazz, Latin, Brazilian, and classical influences. Sigesmund has expanded his group to a septet adding vocalist Eliana Cuevas and percussionist Daniel Stone as special guest Tim Ries (soprano and tenor saxophones and flute) as ...
Wayne Shorter y Magos Herrera en el Festival de Jazz de Barcelona (I)
by Joan Fargas
Índice Medalla de oro Wayne Shorter Quartet Magos Herrera Medalla de oroLa 41 edición del Voll-Damm Festival Internacional de Jazz de Barcelona empezó con un invitado de primer nivel: Wayne Shorter. La sensación que vivimos fue de noche histórica. Antes del concierto, el director del festival, Tito Ramoneda, recordó la figura ...
Take Five with Magos Herrera
by AAJ Staff
Sobre Magos Herrera: Compositora e intérprete mexicana radicada en Nueva York, mi carrera empezó en 1988, cuando decidí dedicarme profesionalmente a la música y graduarme en el Musicians Institute de Los Ángeles. He grabado 6 discos, además de 2 compilaciones internacionales en Brasil y Japón. Formé parte de Mexican Divas, y he sido nominada ...
Philadelphia Music Project Announces 2009 Grant Awards
Support from the Philadelphia Music Project brings 118 Events to the Philadelphia region Nineteen local music organizations receive almost $1.2 million in funding Philadelphia, PA -- The Philadelphia Music Project (PMP), a program of The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, has awarded $1,179,675 to 19 local music organizations in support of 118 concerts and residency ...
Texas Instruments Jazz Band Concert with Special Guest Saxophonist Tim Ries in Plano (TX) on March 27th
TI Jazz Band Concert with Special Guest, Saxophonist Tim Ries Friday, March 27th at 8pm John Anthony Theater Collin County Community College 2800 E Spring Creek Pkwy Plano, TX 75074 972.881.5790 Tickets: $8 at the door TI Jazz Band Contact: 214-567-7311 About Tim Reis ...
