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News: Recording

Two Free MP3s by Mauricio de Souza and Bossa Brazil at All About Jazz

Download two free tracks courtesy of percussionist Mauricio de Souza and his band Bossa Brazil; including “La Vamos Nos" from his latest album Different Directions. La Vamos Nos (6:45) Mauricio de Souza From: Different Directions (Pulsa Music) Firm Roots (6:21) Mauricio de Souza From: ...

News: Event

"A Year Of Jubilee" : 36th Annual John Coltrane Memorial Concert With The New England Spiritual Ensemble And The John Coltrane Memorial Concert Ensemble -- Nov. 23, 2013

Friends of John Coltrane Memorial Concert presents “A Year of Jubilee: the 36th annual John Coltrane Memorial Concert," with the New England Spiritual Ensemble and the John Coltrane Memorial Concert Ensemble; hosted by Eric Jackson. Saturday, November 23, 2013, 7:30 pm. $32, $27 students/seniors, $40 VIP. Northeastern University, Blackman Theatre, Ell Hall, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, ...

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Article: Album Review

Brian Carpenter’s Ghost Train Orchestra: Book Of Rhapsodies

Read "Book Of Rhapsodies" reviewed by Mark Corroto

by Mark Corroto

If you were to identify the music from Book Of Rhapsodies as cartoon music and asked to name specifically which cartoons, it might be easy to guess your age. The baby-boom generations would call bandleader Brian Carpenter's music the soundtrack to Bugs Bunny and Yosemite Sam and might guess Carl Stalling. X-Generation would identify the soundtrack ...

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Article: Album Review

Gretchen Parlato: Live in NYC

Read "Live in NYC" reviewed by Dr. Judith Schlesinger

by Dr. Judith Schlesinger

In the ever-growing crowd of jazz vocalists, Gretchen Parlato increasingly stands out for her unique sound and musicality. She has been criticized by those who think she should sing “bigger," move around more, and open her eyes when she performs. But she has held to her own meditative style, which includes encouraging her bands to have ...

News: Recording

Produced By Bill Laswell, Mumpbeak, Self-Titled Debut On Rarenoise Features All-Star Cast

Produced By Bill Laswell, Mumpbeak, Self-Titled Debut On Rarenoise Features All-Star Cast

New York - It is safe to say that you have never before heard anything quite like Mumpbeak. Throbbing with intensity and a sense of mystery and searching on each track and imbued with undeniable virtuosity, this powerhouse outing is a significant extension of the prog-rock legacy established by the likes of King Crimson, Yes, EL&P, ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Loston Harris at Birdland on November 12

Loston Harris at Birdland on November 12

LOSTON HARRIS * NEW CD RELEASE NOVEMBER 12 * BIRDLAND ALL-STAR QUINTET PLAYS SWINGFULLY YOURS Loston Harris celebrates the release of his new CD Swingfully Yours at Birdland, “The Jazz Corner of the World", located in the heart of New York City, on Nov 12 for two sets only. The pianist/vocalist brings ...

News: Music Industry

Los Angeles Club Favorites Sasha's Bloc Sign With Bridgewater Artist Management

Los Angeles Club Favorites Sasha's Bloc Sign With Bridgewater Artist Management

LOS ANGELES CLUB FAVORITES SASHA’S BLOC SIGN WITH BRIDGEWATER ARTIST MANAGEMENT (DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER, THEO CROKER) FOR REPRESENTATION Band That Plays To Continuously Sold-out Shows Blends An Intriguing Mix Of Contemporary Jazz, Ragtime, Blues, Gypsy Jazz And Traditional Swing “Impressively swinging their way through a program of jazz standards and Great American Songbook classics.” – Don ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Carnegie Hall Presents A Charlie Brown Christmas in Concert with The New York Pops on December 21

Carnegie Hall Presents A Charlie Brown Christmas in Concert with The New York Pops on December 21

Family Concert Brings Beloved Peanuts Characters to Life On Saturday, December 21 at 2:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute presents A Charlie Brown Christmas in a special holiday Family Concert with The New York Pops and Music Director Steven Reineke. This staged concert version of Charles M. Schulz’s iconic television special ...

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Article: Catching Up With

Randy Brecker: A Fusion Legacy

Read "Randy Brecker:  A Fusion Legacy" reviewed by R.J. DeLuke

by R.J. DeLuke

On stage at the North Sea Jazz Festival in Holland last July, the ubiquitous trumpeter Randy Brecker lowered his horn after playing two joyous and funky numbers on the stage that is one of the festivals largest venues, serving as a hockey arena during the appropriate season. There were throngs of people, sitting and standing, gleefully ...

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Article: Album Review

Gustavo Cortiñas: Snapshot

Read "Snapshot" reviewed by Florence Wetzel

by Florence Wetzel

Snapshot is a terrific release by drummer Gustavo Cortiñas, featuring a dynamic combination of musicians who are all associated with the stellar Northwestern University jazz department. The group includes the department's head, the great tenor saxman Victor Goines, who has played with everyone from Dizzy Gillespie to Ray Charles to Bob Dylan. There's also guitarist Mike ...


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