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Zeno de Rossi / Shtik: The Manne I Love! (Vol. 1 & Vol. 2)
by Mark Corroto
Drummer Zeno De Rossi's tribute to the late Shelly Manne covers the valiant west coast drummer's contributions from swing to bebop, and from soundtracks to Frank Zappa. Recorded over a two-year period, this double-disc set incorporates varying ensembles and diverse styles into an inexhaustible homage to a neglected jazz hero. Shtik'sprevious release--Me'or 'Einayim (El ...
Bruce Lindsay's Best Releases of 2010
by Bruce Lindsay
Like most people, I love a good list. But the act of compilation isn't easy. I have no idea of the criteria by which a collection of tunes on a CD can be judged to be The Best. Even if I had, the simple fact that I haven't heard every new jazz CD released in 2010 ...
The 2010 Voodoo Experience: Superstars & The Unsung Heroes
by Mike Perciaccante
The 2010 Voodoo Experience: Superstars & The Unsung HeroesCity ParkNew Orleans, LAOctober 29--31, 2010During Halloween Weekend 2010 (October 29-31), New Orleans City Park played host to the 12th Annual Voodoo Experience. As always the festival featured food, fun, retail therapy, corporate sponsors/giveaways and top-shelf performances by musical legends, multi-platinum chart-topping superstar ...
Youn Sun Nah: Same Girl
by Ian Patterson
Korean singer Youn Sun Nah has come a long way in a short time, since casting off from her French quintet of a decade and turning down a five-album deal from Label Bleu, in order to pursue absolute artistic freedom. Her ACT debut, Voyage (ACT Music, 2009), was a stylish introduction to a strikingly original voice, ...
The Jazz Passengers: Reunited
by Troy Collins
Reunions have become a requisite aspect of the music business, though the end results can vary in quality. Reunited, The Jazz Passengers first recording in twelve years, is a stellar example of this phenomenon. Picking up where they left off, this vivacious studio session juxtaposes mellifluous crooning, adventurous post-bop and stylistic eclecticism with irrepressible charm and ...
The Friday Morning Listen: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2010, Tom Waits
By Mark Saleski OK, so let's get the list over with quickly. Here are your 2011 nominee's for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Alice Cooper, Beastie Boys, Bon Jovi, Chic, Neil Diamond, Donovan, Dr. John, J. Geils Band, LL Cool J, Darlene Love, Laura Nyro, Donna Summer, Joe Tex, Tom Waits, Chuck ...
Take Five With Todd Clouser
by AAJ Staff
Meet Todd Clouser:A young, genre-defying guitarist, composer, and writer, Berklee graduate Todd Clouser is an accomplished musician across the modern jazz and rock spectrum, leading a unique path to recognition as an up-and-coming act, finding his own voice performing with musicians from Keb' Mo' to Downtown NYC jazz legend, Steven Bernstein.Clouser's impassioned ...
Mike Melvoin to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Jazz legend Mike Melvoin to be honored with the Los Angeles Jazz Society's 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award for his esteemed body of work as a Pianist, Composer, Arranger, Producer and Recording Artist. The annual Jazz Tribute Awards Dinner and Concert was established in 1983 to recognize and honor Los Angeles based artists for their contributions in ...
Renzo Murrone: Out Of This World
by Bruce Lindsay
Italian-born, London-based Renzo Murrone is a welcome addition to the list of male jazz vocalists, thanks to his beautiful debut, Out Of This World. It's a collection of original songs and covers that mixes styles and genres with great success; Murrone's vocal range is impressive and he has the crucial ability to connect emotionally with the ...
