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Cynthia Sayer: Joyride

Read "Joyride" reviewed by Nicholas F. Mondello

by Nicholas F. Mondello
April 11, 2013

Banjo!--one's mental and aural images might include straw-hatted gents picking away at an attraction at Disney World, Stubby Kaye and Nat King Cole strolling in Cat Ballou, (Columbia Pictures, 1965) “The Beverly Hillbillies Theme," or perhaps the iconic “duel" from Deliverance (Warner Bros., 1972) There's probably no other musical instrument on the planet that's more associated ...

Article: Film Review

Woody Herman: Blue Flame - Portrait Of A Legend

by Edward Blanco
April 11, 2013

Woody HermanBlue Flame--Portrait Of A LegandJazzed Media 2012Born on May 16, 1913, Woodrow Charles “Woody" Herman is the subject of this feature-length documentary, produced by Jazzed Media's Graham Carter in association with Al Julian's The Woody Herman Society in recognition of the clarinetist, saxophonist, singer, bandleader and American ...

Article: Live Review

SFJAZZ Collective: Phoenix, AZ, March 21, 2013

by Patricia Myers
April 11, 2013

SFJAZZ CollectiveMusical Instrument MuseumPhoenix, AZMarch 21, 2013The SFJAZZ Collective delivered an intense contemporary-jazz performance that showcased the playing and composing skills of this stellar octet, sponsored since 2004 by the non-profit SFJAZZ.The Collective's ninth annual tour is celebrating the genius of Chick Corea--the sixth keyboardist to be honored by ...

Article: Album Review

Rob Mazurek Octet: Skull Sessions

Read "Skull Sessions" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
April 11, 2013

Chicago-based cornetist Rob Mazurek has performed with the best and brightest of the new jazz music scene. On this outing he merges his Sao Paulo Underground and Starlicker bands and invites other artists, capturing the essence of Miles Davis' Bitches Brew era. Mazurek frames Davis' jazz-fusion attributes as a fertile means of reimagining the overall vibe ...

Article: Album Review

Ron Oswanski: December's Moon

Read "December's Moon" reviewed by Edward Blanco

by Edward Blanco
April 11, 2013

A modernist with the Hammond B-3 organ, Ron Oswanski introduces himself as leader for the first time crafting a vibrant modern jazz, almost fusion-like in texture, musical experiment on December's Moon. On tap are a host of exciting new originals as well as creative and swinging arrangements of music from trumpeter Kenny Wheeler whose “Kayak, and ...

News: Performance / Tour

Jazz This Week: Marlena Shaw, Four in One, Cornet Chop Suey, Oikos Ensemble, and More

April 11, 2013

It's finally spring in St. Louis, and it's Jazz Appreciation Month all over the world, so it's a good week to get out and hear some live jazz and creative music. Here's a look at what's going on around town over the next few days... Tonight, singer Marlena Shaw (pictured) returns to Jazz at the Bistro ...

News: Recording

Unit 1 with Mark Egan, Karl Latham and John Hart Release "Unit 1"

April 11, 2013

Wavetone Records is proud to present the self-titled debut release for jazz-funk power trio Unit 1, featuring Grammy Award-winning bassist Mark Egan, multi- dimensional drummer Karl Latham, and jazz guitar giant John Hart. Mark Egan has a unique fretless bass sound and style that is both distinctive and versatile, making him one of the most in-demand ...

News: Recording

AUM Fidelity To Release Two CDs By Mike Pride: Birthing Days & Drummer's Corpse

April 11, 2013

The distinctly gifted New York-based drummer/composer Mike Pride is prolifically active as a leader/accompanist in a wide variety of groups and genres: metal, noise, avant-garde rock, free music, and modern jazz. On May 14, 2013, AUM Fidelity will simultaneously release two of the most potent albums he has created to date. Birthday Days, the new modern ...

News: Performance / Tour

Paul Kelly Sets U. S. Tour Dates, April 20 - June 6, On The Heels Of His Latest Release, Spring And Fall

April 11, 2013

Legendary Australian singer-songwriter kicks off North American tour on April 20th in Santa Barbara, CA, following first new album in five years. Paul Kelly’s remarkable eleven-song set Spring And Fall — his 19th studio album and first collection of new material in five years — ranks with the seminal Australian singer-songwriter’s most memorable and resonant work, ...

Article: Album Review

Miki Hirose: Scratch

by Dan Bilawsky
April 10, 2013

Japanese trumpeter Miki Hirose joined the ranks of the relocated in 2003, when he adopted New York as his home; he's been making his presence felt ever since, working with Latin groups, big bands, genre-stretching small groups, and more. He's also logged time with risk-taking heavyweights, like organist Dr. Lonnie Smith, and two elder statesmen of ...