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Article: Live From Philadelphia

Jazz Appreciation Month 2014 in Philadelphia: A Recap

by Jason Fifield
May 4, 2014

This April was a month of truly spectacular music on all fronts in Philadelphia. I know I missed a whole lot (see Philadelphia Jazz Project and Ars Nova Workshop) but here's my take. I kicked off the month with my trio Mischa Machez at our monthly First Friday Happy Hour at the Dog and ...

Article: Extended Analysis

Mostly Other People Do the Killing: Red Hot!

by Dave Wayne
May 4, 2014

I've been too busy enjoying the music of Mostly Other People Do The Killing (MOPTDK) to realize how controversial they've become. If you doubt their ability to rile the jazz world, all you have to do is post one of their videos on your Facebook page and wait for the ensuing kerfuffle to begin. The core ...

Article: Album Review

Jeff Hackworth: Soul To Go!

Read "Soul To Go!" reviewed by Edward Blanco

by Edward Blanco
May 4, 2014

His fifth album as leader and follow up to the critically acclaimed Night Owl (Big Bridge Music, 2011), Jeff Hackworth's Soul To Go! offers a brash new statement packed with bop, blues and soulful renditions of jazz classics. A New York-based saxophonist of note, and like many a great sax men--Sonny Rollins, Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley ...

News: Contest

Enter the "Anton Schwartz - Flash Mob" Giveaway at All About Jazz!

May 4, 2014

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the “Anton Schwartz - Flash Mob“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on June 3rd. Click here to enter the contest (Tracking Anton Schwartz at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck! About Anton Schwartz “What I require ...

News: Performance / Tour

Hawthorne Park (12th & Catharine) Free Edgardo Cintron Quartet Concert May 15th!

May 4, 2014

It’s time to bring those lawn chairs, beach blankets and picnic baskets out of storage! Jazz Bridge is once again partnering with Hawthorne Empowerment Coalition (HEC), sponsor of Friends of Hawthorne Park, for a series of free summer concerts. Jazz Bridge and HEC, both Pennsylvania nonprofit corporations, will sponsor Jazz in Hawthorne Park, a four-concert series ...

Article: Album Review

Oscar Penas: Music Of Departures And Returns

Read "Music Of Departures And Returns" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
May 3, 2014

In putting together his fourth album, guitarist Oscar Penas looked to composers he connects with, songs that speak to him, and originals that fit comfortably with the rest. That's the concept here, plain and simple, and the end result is a thirty-eight minute beauty that's alluring and completely accessible. Two different rhythm sections ...

Article: Album Review

Dan Weiss: Fourteen

Read "Fourteen" reviewed by Hrayr Attarian

by Hrayr Attarian
May 3, 2014

Intrepid drummer Dan Weiss' multi segment Fourteen is not a suite in the classical sense of the word. Although spread out over seven sections the vibrant and fluid composition flows seamlessly throughout the entire album without, distinct traditional movements. “Part 5" for instance takes off with trombonists' Jacob Garchik and Ben Gerstein's baroque refrains ...

Article: Live Review

The Revivalists/ Brooklyn Bowl

by Christine Connallon
May 3, 2014

The Revivalists Brooklyn Bowl Brooklyn, NY April 18, 2014 On a brisk April evening, New Orleans-based crowd favorites The Revivalists powered onto the stage of the infamous Brooklyn Bowl for a solid second night of sold out performances. Sharing a bill with Nashville based Moon Taxi for a string of dates; ...

News: Performance / Tour

Elio Villafranca & The Jass Syncopators - New Release - Motema

May 3, 2014

Elio Villafranca & The Jass Syncopators All-Star Afro-Caribbean Band CD Release Celebration at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola on June 13-15 Pianist Elio Villafranca is much-in-demand these days with a new CD release Caribbean Tinge (Motema Music) some special dates at Jazz at Lincoln Center and a performance at the annual Jazz Journalists Awards ceremony. With his all-star ...

News: Event

Classically Cannabis: The Colorado Symphony Demos a Future of Pot and Prosperity

May 3, 2014

It's not just Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa who could benefit from legal marijuana. Adding Willie Nelson to the list still doesn't do the topic justice. In fact, those acts are going to be at least mildly jealous when they hear about Classically Cannabis: The High Note Series. The Colorado Symphony's “Bring Your Own Cannabis" shows ...