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Opus 5: Introducing Opus 5
by Dan Bilawsky
Collectively delivered jazz albums almost always fall into one of three categories: some are outings from neophytes looking to pool their resources, while trying to build a fan base from the ground floor up; others marry the musical skills of seasoned musicians who've crossed paths in various situations and/or share a commonality in approach; and the ...
Birdland Big Band, New York, NY. December 28, 2011
by Ernest Barteldes
The Birdland Big Band directed by Tommy IgoeBirdlandNew York, NYDecember 28, 2011 On a chilly Wednesday night in December, drummer and bandleader Tommy Igoe directed the fifteen-piece Birdland Big Band as part of its weeklong headlining residence at the club the group has been calling home since its inception in ...
Pianist/Composer Luis Perdomo Releases New CD "Universal Mind" from RKM Music on February 14th, 2012
Universal Mind is the perfect title for the newest release from Luis Perdomo. The three-way connection between the extraordinary jazz pianist and composer and his world-class collaborators, bassist Drew Gress and the legendary Jack DeJohnette on drums, is apparent from the first moments of this exhilarating new release from RKM Records. The Village Voice called Perdomo ...
Jeff Williams: Another Time
by Glenn Astarita
Drummer Jeff Williams' affiliation with New York City's fabled loft scene, amid stints with saxophonist Dave Liebman's revered 1970s band Lookout Farm, is but one highlight of a sprawling career positioned in numerous jazz-based platforms. On this quartet date, featuring an impressive supporting lineup, Williams draws a paradox of sorts via subtle complexities often filtered through ...
Birdland Big Band, New York, NY, December 28, 2011
by Dan Bilawsky
The Birdland Big Band directed by Tommy IgoeBirdlandNew York, NYDecember 28, 2011 Establishing a foothold in the world of big bands today is no easy feat. Strong label support and distribution (Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, for example), constant touring, television appearances and festival appearances (as with Wynton Marsalis and ...
Martin Moretto Quintet: Martin Moretto Quintet
by Edward Blanco
Composer/arranger Martin Moretto is a member of the legendary Argentine Progressive Tango group and happens to be one of New York's most active Argentinean guitarists, delivering one of the finest self-titled debuts with the his Martin Moretto Quintet. Exploring uncommon territory, the music showcases eight modern jazz compositions containing elements of the Argentine influence. Featuring New ...
Fè na festa
By Gilberto Gil
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Released: 2011
Track listing:
01. Fè na festa”; 02. O livre atirador e a pegadora”;03. “Assim sim; 04. Estrela azul di cèu”; 05. Marmundo”; 06. Vinte e seis”; 07. Nao tenho medo da vida”; 08. Norte de saudade”;
09. Maria minha”; 10. Aprendi com o rei”; 11Danca da moda”; 12. Sao Joao carioca”; 13. Là vem ela”.
Le composizioni sono di G. Gil.
Michael Campagna: Moments
by Edward Blanco
Michael Campagna may be one of the newest ambassadors of modern jazz on the scene today, and Moments--his debut on the Netherlands' Challenge Records--highlights his talent as an improviser and composer, as well as showcasing his chops as a saxophonist and flautist. A follow-up to his debut as leader--Passionate Nature (CDBY, 2006)--Moments is a personal representation ...
Alex Lopez: We Can Take This Boat
by Dan Bilawsky
While We Can Take This Boat is the debut from New York-based tenor saxophonist Alex Lopez, he's no unseasoned novice. Lopez studied with saxophonists George Garzone, Jerry Bergonzi, and Bob Mintzer, obtained his Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Miami and his Masters at the Manhattan School of Music, and managed to turn some ...
Tommy Igoe and the Birdland Big Band 12/27 thru 12/31/11 at Birdland Jazz Club
The Birdland Big Band directed by Tommy Igoe will be performing at Birdland in NYC from Tuesday December 27th, 2011 thru Saturday December 31st, 2011. Set Times: 8:30pm & 11pm Birdland Big Band Trumpets: Chris Jaudes (lead)/Glen Drewes (solo)/John Walsh/John Chudoba; Trombones: Isrea Butler/Andy Hunter/Earl McIntyre; Saxophones: Nathan Childers/Matt Hong/Dan Willis/Rob Middleton/Barbara Cifelli; Piano: Kenny Ascher; ...
