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Article: Album Review

Matt Wilson Quartet: Gathering Call

Read "Gathering Call" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
January 18, 2014

Other than leading his Arts & Crafts and Quartet ensembles, drummer Matt Wilson may be among the most recorded jazz session drummers of recent times. With guest pianist John Medeski, the ensemble delves into a set consisting of Wilson originals and a mixed bag of pop and jazz tunes, penned by diverse artists such as Beyonce,' ...

News: Contest

Enter the "Peter Kerlin Octet - Salamander" Giveaway at All About Jazz!

January 18, 2014

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Innova Recordings “Peter Kerlin Octet - Salamander“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on February 18th. Click here to enter the contest (Becoming a fan of Peter Kerlin at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck! Your ...

Article: Interview

Josh Pollock: More Than Just The Notes

by Anthony Shaw
January 17, 2014

Josh Pollock may seem a strange guitarist to be featured in a jazz magazine in as much as a large body of his music is distinctly rock-worthy. Indeed in this interview he explicitly avows the necessity for rock bands, and especially ones in which he is involved such as 3 Leafs and Citay, to really rock! ...

Article: Album Review

Helen Sung: Anthem For A New Day

Read "Anthem For A New Day" reviewed by Dan McClenaghan

by Dan McClenaghan
January 17, 2014

There's a bit of the iconoclast in pianist Helen Sung. Her musical journey began in the classical world, and didn't take its rebellious tangent into jazz until her college years, after a chance encounter with a Harry Connick, Jr. concert, in a “bang on the piano" solo interlude. And then there was pianist Tommy Flanagan's solo ...

Article: Film Review

Jerry Bergonzi: Two More DVDs from the Master Educator

by Dan Bilawsky
January 17, 2014

There are plenty of stellar musicians who can't teach and plenty of fine educators who lack the skills or know-how to play at a top-tier level. There aren't a lot of internationally acclaimed musicians who are also viewed the world over as exceptional teachers; saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi is one of the few. Bergonzi ...

Article: Album Review

Various Artists: Postcards From Italy

Read "Postcards From Italy" reviewed by Mark Corroto

by Mark Corroto
January 17, 2014

Sound artists, like their brethren mail artists, adhere to the motto “sound art is not fine art, it is the artist who is fine." Born out of phonography, or the audio equivalent of photography, field recordings capture the native sounds of a place. For the Postcards From Italy project, the collective AIPS (the Archivio Italiano dei ...

Article: Extended Analysis

Fareed Haque: Out of Nowhere

by Chris M. Slawecki
January 17, 2014

Fareed Haque is quite clear about the impact of guitarist Pat Martino on his own playing: “He is my inspiration in jazz guitar. And if I have a mission, it's to blend the John McLaughlin world with the Pat Martino world. Every guitarist, every musician, is a synthesis of the history. So if you want to ...

Article: Album Review

Matt Criscuolo: Blippity Blat

Read "Blippity Blat" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
January 17, 2014

Matt Criscuolo is a restaurateur in Connecticut, but also a veteran alto saxophonist and not just a hobbyist with spare finances to record albums. With his fourth outing as a leader, he once again aligns some of the finest jazz artisans such as, pianist Larry Willis and French horn maestro, John Clark. Criscuolo possess a unique ...

News: Recording

First Album Collaboration By Peter Hammill & Gary Lucas Other World CD Available February 3, 2014

January 17, 2014

London, UK - Esoteric Recordings are delighted to announce the release of the first album collaboration featuring Peter Hammill, (Van Der Graaf Generator) and Gary Lucas, (Captain Beefheart, Jeff Buckley). “OTHER WORLD" (EANTCD 1026) is released on 3rd February 2014. The fourteen track recording is a result of an invitation from Peter to Gary suggesting they ...

News: Performance / Tour

The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, January 17-23

January 17, 2014

As rumors continue to circulate as to the sale (or not) of the Artists Quarter, there is no doubt that a significant hole exists on the live jazz scene in the Twin Cities. Yet jazz continues to thrive around that hole, if in more challenging (i.e., not ideal listening) settings. Spots like Jazz Central, Black Dog, ...