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Article: Mr. P.C.'s Guide to Jazz Etiquette and Bandstand Decorum

November 2013

by Mr. P.C.
October 29, 2013

Dear Mr. P.C.: When is it okay to sub out a gig if I get called for a better one? -- Holding Out, Eagerly Dear HOE: Here's the problem: If you take the better gig, who's to say that you won't get called for one even better than ...

Article: Album Review

Chip Stephens Trio: Chip Stephens Trio: Relevancy

Read "Chip Stephens Trio: Relevancy" reviewed by Carlo Wolff

by Carlo Wolff
October 29, 2013

Chip Stephens is an impeccable technician, a clever, even daring composer, and a restless explorer of melody. Adept at swing and complexity, he unfurls piano lines with a restless authority that marries brawn to delicacy in this collection of originals and transmogrified standards. Bracketed by a brisk, darting take on Carla Bley's angular “Syndrome" ...

Article: Album Review

Judy Wexler: What I See

Read "What I See" reviewed by Florence Wetzel

by Florence Wetzel
October 29, 2013

One of the deepest relationships in jazz blossomed on the West Coast in the 1950s, when singer June Christy and arranger Pete Rugolo combined their gifts on numerous albums. Christy supplied the voice and the heart, which Rugolo set off to perfection with exquisite, often surprising arrangements. The deep understanding between the two artists was particularly ...

Article: Extended Analysis

Enrico Pieranunzi: Live at the Village Vanguard

by Dan McClenaghan
October 29, 2013

Italian jazz pianist Enrico Pieranunzi, with his melodic romanticism and wondrous sense of harmony, deepened by by his classical training, gets compared often and aptly to the legendary and game-changing pianist Bill Evans (1929-1980). While Pieranunzi's style is more gregarious, and less introspective than that of Evans--and often more abstract--he does share with the late piano ...

Article: Album Review

Billie Davies: 12 Volt

Read "12 Volt" reviewed by Hrayr Attarian

by Hrayr Attarian
October 29, 2013

Belgium native and Los Angeles based drummer Billie Davies continues to forge her own path in the improvised music world. Endowed with an explorative temperament and unique, yet definite swing sense, Davies pays homage to Gypsy musicians on her fourth release as a leader, 12 Volt. Just to be clear, this is not an ...

News: Performance / Tour

Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band at the Hostos Center on November 1

October 29, 2013

Hostos Center Presents Multi-Grammy Nominated Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band Mega Concert Tribute to Composer Rafael Hernández Friday, November 1, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. Concert Celebrates Puerto Rican Heritage Month Features Members of the Bronx Arts Ensemble String Section and the 319th U.S. Army Band Bronx, NY - To kick ...

News: Interview

Alex Skolnick: The 1st Artistshare Profile Interview

October 29, 2013

We are pleased to announce the launch of the ArtistShare Profile series featuring exclusive interviews with ArtistShare artists focusing on inspirations, current projects, and the creative process. The first interview in the ArtistShare Profile series features acclaimed guitarist Alex Skolnick. Check out Alex's interview here. This series is part of our 10-year anniversary celebration. On October ...

Article: Interview

Ron Aprea: Passion Supreme

by Nicholas F. Mondello
October 28, 2013

Ron Aprea is a saxophonist's saxophonist. After all, none less than the late, great Frank Foster called him friend, confidant, section mate and leader. And Foster wasn't alone in this regard. Aprea has been a mainstay and graced the sax section in the bands of Lionel Hampton, Woody Herman and many others. A multi-faceted musician with ...

Article: Extended Analysis

Stan Kenton: Road Shows

by Jack Bowers
October 28, 2013

For younger readers: yes, there was a time long ago when large groups of talented jazz musicians traveled without respite from city to city and town to town, braving one-night stands or more night after night in (mostly) sold-out concert halls, dance halls, pavilions, nightclubs, schools and other venues. They were known as big bands, so ...

Article: Extended Analysis

Art Pepper: Unreleased Art Vol. VIII - Live At The Winery, September 6, 1976

by C. Michael Bailey
October 28, 2013

Laurie Pepper, widow of alto saxophonist Art Pepper, has been shepherding the artist's discography since the turn of the millenia. Unreleased Art Vol. VIII: Live At The Winery, September 6, 1976 reveals there may be no end in sight for unreleased material from this important jazz musician. Ms. Pepper has done a couple of things different ...