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Article: Interview

Dan Loomis: On The Wee Trio and "Live At The Bistro"

by Fiona Ord-Shrimpton
January 23, 2014

The Wee Trio, comprising Dan Loomis: bass; James Westfall: vibraphone; Jared Schonig: drums, are a band to keep looking out for. Having released four impressive albums already, including the recent, Live at the Bistro, their star continues to burn slowly--as all true stars are bound. The Wee Trio is a component of a new musical breed ...

News: Recording

Kabocha Records To Release "Duocracy," Duo Album By Trumpeter Ian Carey And Pianist Ben Stolorow

January 23, 2014

In the musical realm of Duocracy, the new CD by trumpeter Ian Carey and pianist Ben Stolorow, “two” rules. Mainstays on the Bay Area jazz scene, Carey and Stolorow have released highly regarded albums as leaders but found their way to the duo format after several satisfying gigs together last year. They chose to capture their ...

Article: Live Review

Roy Hargrove Quintet at Jazz at the Centre

by C. Andrew Hovan
January 23, 2014

Roy Hargrove Quintet Jazz at the CentreNorthwest Activities Center Detroit, Michigan January 11, 2014 It seems these days that some of the most crucial aspects of jazz are the ones being downplayed by those jazz artists that have become the darlings of the jazz media. Peruse any number of ...

Article: Album Review

Sketches: Volume One

Read "Volume One" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
January 23, 2014

Compositional specificity can be a blessing and a curse. It's easy to understand how having every last instruction set to paper can be helpful when it comes to starting the music making process, but the flip side of that argument is that there's nothing left to actually create if everything is already there in black and ...

Article: Album Review

Matte Henderson with Marco Minnemann: The Veneer Of Logic

Read "The Veneer Of Logic" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
January 23, 2014

Guitarist, composer and futurist Matte Henderson is a former student of iconic progressive rock guitarist and founding father of King Crimson, Robert Fripp. He integrates some classic prog fundamentals such as odd-metered crunch chord voicings and wily rhythmic episodes, abetted by his collaborator and all-universe drummer Marco Minnemann. But Henderson spices up the program with muted ...

News: Event

Pianist/singer Olivia Trummer Plays The Cutting Room, New York, 29 January

January 23, 2014

Pianist/singer Olivia Trummer will give New York jazz fans a taste of her unique musical personality and beguiling charms when she plays The Cutting Room at 10 pm on Wednesday, January 29th. The young German leads a trio comprised of drumming legend and former Miles Davis sideman Jimmy Cobb and veteran New York bassist John Webber, ...

News: Performance / Tour

Jazz Vocalist Michelle Walker Performs @ The Bar Next Door Monday January 27, 2014

January 23, 2014

The Bar Next Door Jazz Bar & Lounge 129 MacDougal St. (West 3rd) New York, NY 10012 (212) 529-5945 2 Sets: 8:30 pm & 10:30 pm $12 Cover, Drink Minimum Call or Visit the Bar Next Door Website to reserve your table. Joining Michelle ...

News: Recording

Vocalist Alysa Haas Fuels New Album With Vibrant Personality And Irresistible Singing

January 23, 2014

Voices carry. In the case of jazz vocalist Alysa Haas, a voice does carry, especially on her new album, Spasm. Performing covers of pop standards requires not only genuine singing talent but style and grace as well. Thankfully, Haas has no difficulties in fulfilling such requirements. Haas captures the emotional weight and film-noir sexiness to spring ...

News: Event

11 Years Of Tradition: Earl Klugh's Weekend Of Jazz At The Broadmoor

January 23, 2014

Colorado Springs, Colo. (January 23, 2014) – For an 11th straight season, GRAMMY-winning guitarist Earl Klugh will annually host his Weekend of Jazz at The Broadmoor featuring exceptional musicians and performances, unique culinary and wine experiences and more – all among an incredible group of Weekend of Jazz guests that return each year. This April 3-5, ...

News: Event

Emmanuel Baptist Church Celebrates Black History Month With NEA Jazz Master Barry Harris

January 23, 2014

As one of jazz’s living legends, NEA Jazz Master Dr. Barry Harris will perform at Emmanuel Baptist Church’s first Jazz Vespers of 2014, in honor of Black History Month. It will take place in its standing home at the historic Emmanuel Baptist Church, 279 Lafayette Avenue, located in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn, New York, ...