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Article: Album Review

The Necks: Open

by Mark Corroto
December 7, 2013

Listening to a recording by the Australian trio The Necks is akin to over- hearing a conversation between two giant sequoia trees. While humans might not perceive the growth and movement of the trees, mom and pop Sequoiadendron giganteum might comment, “Little Billy sure has sprouted up these past 400 years, he's outgrown all his school ...

News: Performance / Tour

The Lead Sheet: Twin Cities Live Jazz, December 6-12

December 7, 2013

Winter is here in full force, just in time for holiday recordings and special gigs. Good thing we've got our jazz to keep us warm. And plenty of it this weekend and into the new week — CD release parties, a Happy Apple happening, the opening of a tribute to lyricist Ira Gershwin, Bill Frisell's Big ...

Article: Album Review

Larry McKenna: From All Sides

Read "From All Sides" reviewed by Ian Patterson

by Ian Patterson
December 6, 2013

Philadelphian tenor saxophonist Larry McKenna holds what may be, if not a unique distinction, then certainly a rare one of having played with both Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennet. In a career spanning six decades he's played with many other leading jazz figures besides but only occasionally has he stepped out as a leader on a ...

Article: Extended Analysis

John Coltrane: Live at Birdland

by Nenad Georgievski
December 6, 2013

Historically important recordings by artists that are still celebrated today in most cases are those that have transcended the times they were made in. In those cases are seen more as milestones that mark their progress and advancement as artists. Such is the case with saxophonist John Coltrane where each record in his cannon indicates his ...

Article: Book Review

Roger Waters: The Man Behind the Wall

by Nenad Georgievski
December 6, 2013

Roger Waters: The Man Behind the Wall Dave Thompson 288 ISBN: 161713564X Backbeat Books 2013 The story of British band Pink Floyd is one of an enigma that has lasted for decades. Regardless if the band has sold trillions of records and countless of books and articles had ...

Article: Album Review

Peter Brotzmann/Paal Nilssen-Love: A Fish Stinks From The Head

Read "A Fish Stinks From The Head" reviewed by Mark Corroto

by Mark Corroto
December 6, 2013

In his seventy-second year, Peter Brötzmann shows no signs of decline. The fire-breathing saxophonist and hero to all free jazz musicians embarked on yet another tour, releasing this limited edition recording (only 400 copies) with a silk screened cover A Fish Stinks From The Head with drummer Paal Nilssen-Love who is 33-years his junior.

Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With Thomas Steffen

by AAJ Staff
December 6, 2013

Meet Steffen: Ctrl-Alt-U is a project from Thomas Steffen. Born in 1965, Steffen has been a drummer since he was 13 and has studied music science. Steffen has worked in different bands, projects, and film music for Dance 3D Filmfest Barcelona in 2013. Instrument(s): Drums, guitar, bass, sax, trumpet, and others.

Article: Album Review

Adam Rongo: Tell Your Story

Read "Tell Your Story" reviewed by Edward Blanco

by Edward Blanco
December 6, 2013

Young saxophonist Adam Rongo introduces himself to a national audience on the appropriately-titled Tell Your Story, delivering a sparkling debut of straight ahead post-bop material featuring a seasoned cast of players superbly interpreting a selection of new and exciting cover tunes--all telling a musical story that is unfolding quite nicely. Originally from Essexville, Michigan, and coming ...

News: Event

London-Based Label Rare Noise Records Presents A Night Of Progressive Music At Shapeshifter Lab, Dec. 13 At 8pm

December 6, 2013

New York - Having built its reputation documenting the best of the avant-jazz scene, RareNoise offers a rare evening of improvised and composed music from three distinct bands, each with a new release on December 13: Ivo Perelman/Joe Morris/Balazs Pandi (ONE); Jamie Saft/Joe Morris/Gerald Cleaver/Chris Lightcap/Mary Halvorson (PLYMOUTH); Slobber Pup (BLACK ACES). One and Black Aces ...

News: Recording

An Intimate "Christmas Song" From Brian Culbertson

December 6, 2013

Los Angeles, Calif.: With the holiday season on his mind, contemporary jazz-R&B star Brian Culbertson recently took a break from recording his forthcoming “Another Long Night Out” album, sat down at the Mason & Hamlin grand piano in his studio and played a stark, emotionally stirring rendition of “The Christmas Song.” Enjoying his newfound freedoms as ...