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Jon Crowley: The Rehumanization EP

Read "The Rehumanization EP" reviewed by Nicholas F. Mondello

by Nicholas F. Mondello
July 11, 2014

The “EP" tag sitting on the title of trumpeter Jon Crowley's The Rehumanization EP is an obvious abbreviation for “Extended Play." Given an extended listening, it might be more apt to be interpreted as “exceptionally pleasing" or “exceptional performance." Both descriptions precisely fit this, Crowley's third release as leader. And, it is just as terrific as ...

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Jimmy Cobb: The Original Mob

Read "The Original Mob" reviewed by C. Andrew Hovan

by C. Andrew Hovan
July 11, 2014

As the Smoke Sessions list of titles continues to grow, so too do we get to check out some of the country's greatest drummer. The much in-demand Joe Farnsworth has been featured on the label's releases by Harold Mabern and David Hazeltine. Furthermore, one of the most recent titles is a headlining date for the legendary ...

Article: Live Review

Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 at SFJazz, San Francisco

by Harry S. Pariser
July 11, 2014

Seun Kuti and Egypt 80SFJazz San Francisco, California June 19, 2014 A popular aphorism maintains that “the apple never falls fall from the tree." That certainly holds true for Seun Kuti, the son of the legendary saxophonist, songwriter, social activist and political rebel Fela Kuti. The roots run deep. While apples ...

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Louis Hayes: Return of the Jazz Communicators

Read "Return of the Jazz Communicators" reviewed by C. Andrew Hovan

by C. Andrew Hovan
July 11, 2014

Much like what has happened with Smalls Records, the cottage industry that Smoke jazz club started when they debuted their own record label last fall has continued to grow into a viable commodity. So too, there is common ground to the look and feel of each release, even as the color scheme and the music itself ...

News: Performance / Tour

Jazz This Week: Support Your Local Jazz Musician

July 11, 2014

While there are no well-known touring jazz acts passing through St. Louis this week, it's still shaping up to be a fine few days to get out and hear some live music. Fortunately for those so inclined, there's no shortage of upcoming gigs featuring St. Louis musicians from which to choose, including a number of free ...

News: Recording

The Summer Of The Four Seasons

July 11, 2014

Rhino Presents Three Extensive Collections That Spotlight Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Each Available On July 1. Jersey Boys Film Soundtrack Available June 24 From Rhino LOS ANGELES – This summer belongs to The Four Seasons as Rhino unveils three new comprehensive collections, including a colossal 18-disc set that focuses on the iconic group’s hit-packed ...

Article: Extended Analysis

Sonzeira: Brasil Bam Bam Bam

by Phil Barnes
July 10, 2014

While roots linked to a sense of place are important, for music lovers the tunes that we first fell in love with, that formed our early tastes, can be just as potent. The late Laura Nyro called this “primal teenage heartbeat songs" and this superlative collection is Gilles Peterson's way of paying tribute to the Brazilian ...

Article: Extended Analysis

Max Johnson: Big Eyed Rabbit

by Karl Ackermann
July 10, 2014

Bassist Max Johnson is one of the most prolific and versatile musician/composers in music today and likely on the verge of a major breakthrough. Barely past the year's mid-point Johnson has offered three fine releases with different groups and distinctly different styles. Recording with Kirk Knuffke on cornet on Johnson's namesake trio release The Invisible Trio ...

Article: Album Review

Dave Kain: Raising Kain

Read "Raising Kain" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
July 10, 2014

Raising Kain is a first for guitarist Dave Kain in two ways: it's the first trio record in his discography and it marks the first time he's worked with a producer instead of going it alone. After releasing a few albums with different incarnations of the Dave Kain Group, he decided to trim ...

Article: Album Review

Ali Ryerson Jazz Flute Big Band: Game Changer

Read "Game Changer" reviewed by Angelo Leonardi

by Angelo Leonardi
July 10, 2014

Non sarà tra quelli che segnano una tappa nella storia del jazz ma i pregi di questo disco sono molti e forse detiene un primato. È uno dei rari album, forse l'unico con un'organico così ampio, a presentare un'orchestra di soli flautisti, eccetto i tre componenti della sezione ritmica. Una decina d'anni fa Ali ...