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Article: Album Review

Russ Nolan: Relentless

Read "Relentless" reviewed by Jeffrey Uhrich

by Jeffrey Uhrich
February 16, 2014

Latin rhythms and Afro-Cuban beats abound throughout Relentless, saxophonist Russ Nolan's strong follow-up to the well-received Tell Me (Rhinocerouss Music, 2012). All of the tracks contained in Relentless are infused with a sharp rhythmic sensibility displaying Nolan's talent as a saxophonist while ensuring that the heavy influence of salsa and Latin-based rhythms shine throughout each piece. ...

News: Contest

Enter the "Tom Guarna - Rush" Giveaway at All About Jazz!

February 16, 2014

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records “Tom Guarna - Rush“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on March 15th. Click here to enter the contest (Becoming a fan of Tom Guarna at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck! ...

News: Performance / Tour

Martha Lorin Joins Vince Scuderi's Out Of The Box Big Band

February 16, 2014

The Metropolitan Room presents Martha Lorin with Vince Scuderi's Out of The Box Big Band Two Shows Only. Tuesday, March 11th and Tuesday April 15th at 7:00 p.m. RSVPS are preferred. Tickets are $20.00 Available at 212-206-0440 Whatever happened to Big Band music after Glenn Miller? Vince Scuderi knows. His Out of ...

News: TV / Film

Dutch Music Legends Focus’ Hit Song Hocus Pocus Featured In New Robocop Film

February 16, 2014

London, UK - Focus fans rejoice! The group's 1972 worldwide hit “Hocus Pocus” is now being featured in the major motion picture 'RoboCop' starring Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman and Michael Keaton. The song, which features the distinctive and virtuosic yodeling by keyboardist Thijs Van Leer, was originally released on the band's critically acclaimed second album ...

News: Recording

Bobby Rush, Dr. John & Blinddog Smokin' Unite on "Decisions"

February 16, 2014

Louisiana music legends Bobby Rush and Dr. John, two of the most colorful figures in the blues, have known each other for more than 50 years. They met as young men in their 20s on the early 1960s R&B circuit and have remained good friends ever since. “When they’re telling stories it’s hilarious because they’re talking ...

News: Event

Nu Jazz Entertainment Announces Jazz & Classical Panel At Digital Entertainment World (DEW) Conference In February 2014!

February 16, 2014

Nu Jazz Entertainment has just announced that Founder & CEO Jerald Miller will be leading the only panel at the Digital Entertainment World (DEW) 2014 music conference (Los Angeles) to deal with Classical, Jazz, World Music & Non-popular music content. The panel “The Future of Classical, Jazz & Non-Popular Music” will take place on February 20, ...

Article: Live Review

John Fogerty at the Paramount

by Mike Perciaccante
February 15, 2014

John Fogerty The Paramount Huntington, NY January 30, 2014 John Fogerty's musical modus operandi encompasses many different styles: Americana, roots rock, Southern rock, psychedelia, swamp rock, country, rockabilly, blues and pop--in short, good old fashioned rock 'n' roll. His songs read like the soundtrack of the past forty ...

Article: Album Review

Lone Justice: This Is Lone Justice: The Vaught Tapes, 1983

Read "This Is Lone Justice: The Vaught Tapes, 1983" reviewed by Doug Collette

by Doug Collette
February 15, 2014

After The Byrds went to Nashville and The Flying Burritos Brothers startled LA with their suits from Nudie's, but before there was alternative country as founded by Uncle Tupelo, there was cowpunk in the stylized form of the Long Ryders, but more organically as portrayed by Lone Justice. With three-quarters of its twelve tracks previously unreleased, ...

Article: Extended Analysis

Uncle Tupelo: No Depression Legacy Edition

by Doug Collette
February 15, 2014

It may not be entirely accurate to state Uncle Tupelo invented alternative country music, but it is very close to the truth to say that by incorporating influences as disparate as The Stooges and the Carter Family, they defined the diversity integrated within this style of music evolving in the late Eighties and early Nineties. Accordingly, ...

Article: Album Review

Iain Matthews: The Art of Obscurity

Read "The Art of Obscurity" reviewed by Doug Collette

by Doug Collette
February 15, 2014

Iain Matthews has come to be something of a past master of the concept in this album title. Not the highest profile member of Fairport convention--Sandy Dennis and Richard Thompson hold that designation--the singer/musician has nevertheless continued to maintain a more than respectable profile for decades, through his assembly of Matthews Southern Comfort, Plainsong and a ...