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News: Recording

Oana Catalina Chitu Releases "Divine" (Asphalt Tango)

July 7, 2013

Some artists evoke the past, not simply to engage in nostalgia or vintage exoticism, but to engage with great creativity and find new ways to explore neglected forms. Oana Cătălina Chiţu, a singer born in Romania and based in Berlin, has done just that, by digging into the sultry yet virtuosic repertoire of Romania’s pioneering answer ...

News: Recording

Brazilian Progressive Power Trio Dialeto Releasing "The Last Tribe" on MoonJune Records

July 7, 2013

Dialeto's The Last Tribe is a “take no prisoners" progressive rock steamroller. From the opening chords, guitarist Nelson Coelho gives clear evidence that the band is ready to tread over new ground — and fully prepared to take it by force! Dialeto's long-awaited international debut shatters the power trio template: visiting styles and textures that could ...

News: Recording

Marco Santiago Releasing "Surrender" on Pacific Pop Productions

July 7, 2013

Marco Santiago is an American songwriter/musician based on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. He chucked a career as a high ranking professional earning a six figure salary with the National Intelligence Community to return to his first love; music. Surrender, releasing in 2013 is the initial studio release from his company, Pacific Pop Productions. Surrender features ...

News: Contest

Enter the "John Scofield - Überjam Deux" Giveaway at All About Jazz!

July 6, 2013

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Decca Records “John Scofield - Überjam Deux“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on August 6th. Click here to enter the contest (Becoming a fan of John Scofield at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck!

News: Radio

Sachal Vasandani Guest DJ!

July 6, 2013

The Jazz Groove announced today that one of the most important jazz singers of our time, Sachal Vasandani, will host his own two-hour radio special. Mr. Vasandani will talk about and play music he has chosen including artists such as Ben Wendel, Gerald Clayton, The New York Trio, Ella Fitzgerald, Ahmad Jamal, Freddie Hubbard, his own ...

Article: Live Review

Marisa Monte: New York, June 26, 2013

by Ernest Barteldes
July 6, 2013

Marisa MonteBeacon TheaterNew York, NYJune 26, 2012On her first New York appearance in seven years, singer Marisa Monte began her set behind a see-through screen used to project various colorful images directly connected to her 2012 album, Tudo Que Voce Queria Saber de Verdade (Blue Note). She was backed by a ...

Article: Album Review

Colin Trusedell Trio: Some Of My Best Friends Are... Divas

Read "Some Of My Best Friends Are... Divas" reviewed by Chris Mosey

by Chris Mosey
July 6, 2013

Jazz as business? Colin Trusedell thinks it's possible. The former Navy Band bassist graduated from the University of Miami's Frost School of Music with a music business degree. He now lives in Colorado Springs where he has set up his own booking agency, MyShowsLive. This supplies musical acts for gala events, cocktail receptions and the like. ...

Article: Film Review

The Rolling Stones: Crossfire Hurricane

by Doug Collette
July 6, 2013

Rolling StonesCrossfire HurricaneEagle Vision2012Crossfire Hurricane is not a definitive history of the Rolling Stones but, as filmmaker Brett Morgen admits, it's not intended to be. Whether or not the director knows the film is nevertheless an accurate reflection of the iconic group is arguable though. As it touches ...

Article: Album Review

Maud Hixson: Don't Let A Good Thing Get Away

Read "Don't Let A Good Thing Get Away" reviewed by David Bittinger

by David Bittinger
July 6, 2013

This collection of songs by veteran composer Michael Leonard has deep roots but contemporary character. It was laid down in New York's legendary Nola Recording Studio, whose clients have included Duke Ellington and Dizzy Gillespie. The outstanding instrumentalists--cornetist Warren Vache, bassist Steve LaSpina, guitarist Gene Bertoncini, and pianist/arranger Tex Arnold--have worked with such luminaries as Benny ...

Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With Jon Sheckler

by AAJ Staff
July 6, 2013

Meet Jon Sheckler: At a young age Jon Sheckler is already proving to be a well-versed musician and up-and-coming bandleader in the Seattle area. As a drummer, Jon has had the opportunity to play with some of today's leading players including trumpeter Clay Jenkins, award-winning vocalist Catherine Jensen-Hole, Chicago bluesman Al Rowe, and Seattle ...