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News: Contest

Enter the "Ed Palermo - Oh No! Not Jazz!!" Giveaway at All About Jazz!

April 21, 2014

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Cuneiform Records “The Ed Palermo Big Band - Oh No! Not Jazz!!“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on May 19th. Click here to enter the contest (Tracking Ed Palermo at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good ...

Article: Album Review

Acme Jazz Company: Acme Jazz Company

Read "Acme Jazz Company" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers
April 21, 2014

There are moments on its debut recording when the Twin Cities-based Acme Jazz Company rises well above its generic name to present an exciting brand of big-band jazz, others when its run-of-the-mill label seems to suit the ensemble like a proverbial glove. Lance Strickland's genial “One Eyed Jacks," for example, hustles merrily along behind cogent statements ...

Article: Live Review

Chick Corea At Town Hall

by Mike Perciaccante
April 21, 2014

Chick Corea Town Hall New York, NY April 10, 2014 With the coronation of rock's royalty taking place a mere six miles across town in Brooklyn at “The House That Jay Z Built" (The Barclays Center), one of jazz' princes took the stage at Manhattan's Town Hall. Chick Corea's solo piano ...

Article: Extended Analysis

Takuya Kuroda: Rising Son

by Phil Barnes
April 21, 2014

Remember D'Angelo? Takuya Kuroda and his producer Jose James certainly do--this excellent collection has that loose, swampy, stoned feel from 'Voodoo' closer than anyone since, putting across that feel of thick, still air on a scorching hot, languid, afternoon perfectly. D'Angelo worked because he signposted a way to fuse the classic jazz influenced soul of say ...

Article: Album Review

Ben Flocks: Battle Mountain

Read "Battle Mountain" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
April 21, 2014

California native, saxophonist Ben Flocks' compositions parallel an imaginary cross-country trek via the diverse climates he conjures with these alluring compositions. Spanning intermittent similarities to guitarist Bill Frisell's sojourns into Americana along with frothy New Orleans second line fare, spacey jazz rock, and a few quirky little ditties intermingled along the way, his debut is an ...

News: Event

7th Annual Zannie-Do Fest Fri. May 2nd @ The Mermaid Inn!

April 21, 2014

The Seventh Annual Zannie-Do Fest is happening on Friday, May 2nd at the Mermaid Inn, 7673 Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia, with some fabulous blues groups giving their time and talent to raise money for Jazz Bridge in memory of the late Philadelphia blues/jazz singer Zan Gardner. Gardner, a founding member of the nonprofit Jazz Bridge, tragically ...

News: Performance / Tour

Hot Club Of Philly In Cheltenham Wed. May 7th!

April 21, 2014

The Jazz Bridge First Wednesdays Neighborhood Concerts Series at the Cheltenham Center for the Arts, 439 Ashbourne Road in Cheltenham, presents the Hot Club of Philly on Wednesday, May 7th. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., tickets are $10/$5 for students, and are only available at the door. For info: 215-517-8337 or visit Jazz Bridge. The Hot Club ...

News: Performance / Tour

Reverend Chris & The High Rollers In Collingswood Thursday May 1st!

April 21, 2014

The Jazz Bridge First Thursdays Neighborhood Concerts Series at the Collingswood Community Center, 30 East Collings Avenue in Collingswood, NJ presents Reverend Chris and The High Rollers on Thursday, May 1st. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., tickets are $10/$5 for students, and are only available at the door. For info: 856-858-8914, 215-517-8337 or visit Jazz Bridge. Pianist/bandleader/vocalist ...

News: Performance / Tour

Saxophonist Michael Pedicin In Media On Wed. May 21st!

April 21, 2014

The Jazz Bridge Third Wednesdays Neighborhood Concerts Series in Media at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 145 West Rose Tree Road in Media PA presents saxophonist Michael Pedicin on Wednesday, May 21st. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., tickets are $10 / $5 for students and are available only at the door. For info: 215-517-8337 or visit Jazz Bridge. ...

News: Performance / Tour

Multi-talented Jason Long In Philadelphia Concert Wed. May 14th

April 21, 2014

The Jazz Bridge Second Wednesdays, Neighborhood Concerts Series at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2110 Chestnut Street in Center City Philadelphia presents pianist Jason Long on Wednesday, May 14th. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., tickets are $10/$5 for students, and are only available at the door. For info: 215-517-8337 or visit Jazz Bridge. Pianist, bassist, ...