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Article: Tell Me More

Danny Seraphine: The Road to Sacred Ground

by Belinda Ware
April 14, 2013

Chicago is by far one of the most prolific musical ensembles to emerge on the music scene with an array of number one hits that have proven to be timeless in global appeal. Chicago transformed music with the innovative creation of its signature jazz/rock sound, fueled by the band's solid horn section, blazing guitar work, and ...

Article: Album Review

Barry Altschul: The 3dom Factor

Read "The 3dom Factor" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
April 14, 2013

Approaching five decades of residing in the cutting-edge of modern jazz development, drummer Barry Altschul's influence and legacy as a drummer is rather legendary. Performing on groundbreaking albums with Chick Corea, Anthony Braxton, Dave Holland and many others too numerous in scope to cite, the artist surges onward through the inner-workings of this flexible and dynamic ...

News: Video / DVD

STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Dr. Lonnie Smith and James Carter

April 14, 2013

Organist Dr. Lonnie Smith and saxophonist James Carter both have played St. Louis multiple times before with their own bands, but for their next visit here, they'll be teaming up for a series of performances starting Wednesday, April 24 through Saturday, April 27 at Jazz at the Bistro Smith's back story was covered here at StLJN ...

News: Festival

Ballard Jazz Festival Featured on Jazz Northwest This Sunday

April 14, 2013

April is Jazz Appreciation Month, and it’s being celebrated with three jazz festivals around Seattle this month. On this week’s Jazz Northwest, April 14, we’ll preview The Ballard Jazz Festival with over 60 musicians performing in various locations around Ballard, April 17-20. Included are The Brotherhood of the Drum, The Guitar Summit, and The Ballard Jazz ...

News: Contest

Enter the "Mark Winkler - The Laura Nyro Project" Giveaway at All About Jazz!

April 13, 2013

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the “Mark Winkler - The Laura Nyro Project“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on May 12th. Click here to enter the contest (Becoming a fan of Mark Winkler at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck! About ...

Article: Album Review

Seung-Hee: Sketches on the Sky

Read "Sketches on the Sky" reviewed by Mark F. Turner

by Mark F. Turner
April 13, 2013

Brooklyn-based jazz vocalist Seung-Hee possesses the composure of a seasoned chanteuse while demonstrating broader qualities that contain refined arranging skills, classical training, and multilingual singing. The South Korean native represents a soulfully empathetic performer and a composer who's not afraid to take chances as witnessed in Sketches on the Sky, the follow up to 2009's memorable ...

Article: Album Review

Gilad Hekselman: This Just In

Read "This Just In" reviewed by Mark Corroto

by Mark Corroto
April 13, 2013

Quietly, so quietly the jazz guitar torch is passed from the legends Jim Hall and Pat Martino to Kurt Rosenwinkel and Gilad Hekselman, whose release This Just In makes a conspicuously understated grab for said torch.His fourth release as leader follows Hearts Wide Open (Le Chant Du Monde, 2011) and features the same stellar ...

Article: Meet the Staff

Meet Geoff Anderson

by AAJ Staff
April 5, 2013

I currently live in: Littleton, CO I joined All About Jazz in: 2007 What made you decide to contribute to All About Jazz? It all started at a concert by George Brooks and his band Summit at the Boulder Theater around 2002. The band featured tabla maestro Zakir Hussain as well as ...

Article: Album Review

Gunslinger: Breaking Through

Read "Breaking Through" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
April 13, 2013

Through the clever minds of DJs Anthem and Vidal, this electronica outing indeed meshes the old and the new as touted via the marketing push. With the customary pumping electric bass lines, blitzing synth patterns, and multicolored noise-shaping endeavors, the artists blend traditional house party metrics with an enterprising, rock-heavy sound. Complemented by pop-rock vocals, offbeat ...

News: Obituary

Memorial for Raymond Eldridge Jr. to be Held Monday, April 15

April 13, 2013

A memorial service and jam session honoring bassist Raymond Eldridge Jr. will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. this coming Monday, April 15 at Eddie Randle and Sons, 4600 Natural Bridge Rd. Eldridge died Tuesday, April 9 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He was 69. He had suffered a stroke on March 22, and had been ...