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All About Jazz Redesign Project Concludes with Improved Home Page and New Media Section
The All About Jazz website conversion project—which included the redesign of Jazz Near You, Jazz News Central, the Jazz Musician Database, and the Jazz Gallery—concluded with the relaunching of All About Jazz and the launching of Jazz Media Central, the home to thousands of free jazz MP3s. It took us a full nine months to retool ...
IN Trio: Defining Moment
by Dan Bilawsky
The focus of piano-less trio records, right or wrong, is inevitably placed on the inherent freedom of the format. But what of those who simply want to try out said grouping without purposely using it as a springboard to uncertainty and complete openness? Such groups are a rarity, receiving short shrift in the jazz press and ...
Leslie Pintchik: In the Nature of Things
by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
Leslie Pintchik begins her explorations on her fourth CD with a musical sunrise of soft, shimmering colors that grows into a bright and energetic day. From this appealing opener, With You in Mind," she instantly distinguishes herself from the legions of jazz composers who confuse personal expression" with self-indulgent noodling that shows little concern for story ...
Larry Goldings/Peter Bernstein/Bill Stewart: Ramshackle Serenade
by Dan Bilawsky
Few artistic partnerships are as delightfully durable as the trio of organist Larry Goldings, guitarist Peter Bernstein, and drummer Bill Stewart. These men have often recorded under the moniker of the Larry Goldings Trio" over the past two-plus decades, but this has never been a band to favor one player over another. Each man has always ...
Enter the "Antonio Adolfo - Rio, Choro, Jazz..." Giveaway!
All About Jazz members are invited to enter the AAM Music Antonio Adolfo - Rio, Choro, Jazz... giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on July 14th. Click here to enter the contest (Tracking Antonio Adolfo at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck! Your ...
Vision Festival 19 Concludes With Pianos And A Voice.
Along with the celebrations of Amiri Baraka and Roy Campbell on the final day of Vision Festival 19 are several ensemble situations for piano from a duet fir Angelica Sanchez, a trio for Connie Crothers and the venerable Dave Burrell in striking quartet with Kidd Jordan, William Parker and Hamid Drake. And the voice of Fay ...
Charlie Apicella & Iron City: Big Boss
by Dan Bilawsky
Thank god for groove music. In an era when needless complexity often dominates, it's nice to encounter a throwback record that's built on feel-good rhythms and soulful declarations. That's what Big Boss is all about. Sparks (Carlo, 2009) set things in motion for this band, as guitarist-leader Charlie Apicella planted his flag in ...
Keb' Mo' at Mesa Arts Center
by Patricia Myers
Keb' Mo' Mesa Arts Center Mesa, Arizona May 15, 2014 Roots-bluesman Keb' Mo' enthralled a full-house audience with his wide-ranging tribute to American blues, singing and playing acoustic, electric and slide guitars, banjo and harmonica. Varying his repertoire among old-fashioned country blues, soul and folk-style storytelling, the 62-year-old replicated ...
May 2014
by Jeff Winke
May 24 A slight chill in the air as I enter the jazz club. It is near empty, but the bartender is ready for anything. I straighten my vintage tie and count my wedge to make sure I have the starter amount for my doorman night. With the regular bassist back on stage, the quint is ...
Jeremy Fox: With Love
by Dan Bilawsky
Top-shelf vocal talents, beautifully crafted arrangements of classic songs, and a mile-long list of musicians to make said arrangements come to life. What's not to like? Jeremy Fox--a pianist/educator/arranger/vocal coach who's worked with everybody from trumpeter Terence Blanchard to vocalist Theo Bleckmann--put together a project that recalls the days of big-budget studio affairs ...

