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January 2013: Larry McKenna Quartet
by RJ Johnson
Larry McKenna QuartetJanuary 17, 2012Arch Street Meeting HousePhiladelphia, PAThe Philadelphia jazz scene is well known for its reverence of jazz tradition. Compared to the constantly shifting modern scene of New York City, and the experimental projects produced by the current European scene, Philadelphia musicians are often seen as ...
Tom Lawton Special Concert In Old City Phila. On Thurs. 2/21!
Jazz Bridge in Old City Philadelphia! presents pianist Tom Lawton, appearing at the Arch Street Friends Meeting House — 320 Arch Street in Philadelphia, 19106 — on Thursday, February 21st. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $10, $5 for students, and are only available at the door. Information: 215-517-8337. Tom Lawton is one of the ...
Dave Brubeck: Small Groups, Large Stature
by Jack Bowers
Dave Brubeck wasn't really a big-band kinda guy; in fact, he was seldom seen in groups larger than four or five. On the other hand, he was an extraordinary musician, one whose influence will no doubt be felt for generations to come. Brubeck, who remained active almost to the end of his life, died December 5 ...
Jazz Bridge presents special Jazz Appreciation Month celebration @ the Collingswood Community Center Thurs. April 5th!
Appearing at the Collingswood Community Center, 30 E. Collings Ave. in Collingswood, NJ (08108) on Thursday, April 5th will be a special edition of “Miller Time" to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month, featuring saxophonist Mike Pracher, guitarist Brian Betz, organist Chris Simonini and drummer Jim Miller. One Show: 7:30-9 p.m. Admission: $10/$5 for students. No advance sales. ...
Jazz Bridge presents Miller Time special Jazz Appreciation Month celebration @ the Collingswood Community Center Thurs. April 5th!
Appearing at the Collingswood Community Center, 30 E. Collings Ave. in Collingswood, NJ (08108) on Thursday, April 5th will be a special edition of Miller Time to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month, featuring saxophonist Mike Pracher, guitarist Brian Betz, organist Chris Simonini and drummer Jim Miller. One Show: 7:30-9 p.m. Admission: $10/$5 for students. No advance sales. ...
January 2012: Craig Ebner, Ravi Coltrane, Lucas Brown and Norman David
by RJ Johnson
Craig Ebner QuartetMoonstone Arts CenterJanuary 13, 2012Craig Ebner, a Philadelphia based guitarist best known for his work with organist Joey DeFrancesco, led his quartet through a brief yet powerful set at the Moonstone Arts Center in Center City Philadelphia. Now in its third year, the Moonstone Arts Center operates out ...
At This Time
By Norman David
Label: CoolCraft
Released: 2011
Track listing: 1. Nor-Bop
2. Tuesday Overture
3. Line-up
4. Vicinity
5. Random Orders
6. Quick, Change!
7. It's Complicated
8. At This Time
9. Secret Love (Fain & Webster)
10. Going Way Up
Rick Lawn’s Power of Ten Little Big Band: Earth Tones
by Victor L. Schermer
Rick Lawn's Power of Ten Little Big BandEarth TonesSelf Produced2011The “little" big band format, an ensemble that may range from seven to 11 instrumentalists, gives the leader/arranger/composer--in this case the multi-faceted reed player Rick Lawn--a chance to finely craft the music and bring in players who are equally ...
Diane Monroe: Bridging Diverse Musical Worlds
by Victor L. Schermer
Listening to Diane Monroe play jazz violin--whether solo, duo, or in a group--what's immediately evident is how great an improviser she is, fitting seamlessly with the music and the group, breathing and moving with the music. Only then does it become clear that she possesses the precision, complexity, and technique of a classical concert violinist. Indeed, ...
Jazz Bridge Celebrates Jelly Roll Morton on September 24th at Trinity Episcopal Church (Ambler, PA)
On Saturday, Sept. 24th, saxophonist Larry McKenna will be celebrating the life and legacy of one of the progenitors of jazz—Jelly Roll Morton—with a dynamite traditional jazz band that will include trumpeter Al Harrison, trombonist Clarence Watson, pianist Tom Lawton, bassist Ed Wise and drummer Jimmy Coleman. This unique concert, which will raise money for two ...
