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Article: Album Review

Nilson Matta: Nilson Matta's Black Orpheus

Read "Nilson Matta's Black Orpheus" reviewed by Dr. Judith Schlesinger

by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
March 18, 2013

This CD is the culmination of Nilson Matta's lifelong dream: to record his interpretation of the Orpheus music from the Brazilian play and movie of the 1950s. To make it happen, Matta enlisted fifteen superb players from Brazil and the United States, building his ensemble up from the rhythmic, native heart of the music. The result ...

News: Performance / Tour

Hot 8 Brass Band to Perform at the Demo on Sunday, April 7

March 18, 2013

New Orleans' Hot 8 Brass Band (pictured) is coming to St. Louis to perform at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, April 7 at The Demo, the recently opened live music venue at 4144 Manchester Blvd in the Grove neighborhood. The Funky Butt Brass Band will open the show. Formed in 1995, the Hot 8 Brass Band are known ...

News: Performance / Tour

Dee Dee Bridgewater To Star In Lady Day The Musical

March 18, 2013

The Billie Holiday Musical Previews Begin September 12th Opening slated for September 26th Little Shubert Theatre New York, NY: Tony and multiple Grammy Award-winner Dee Dee Bridgewater will star as one of the world’s incomparable and legendary jazz artists —- Billie Holiday, in the celebrated musical “Lady Day” opening Thursday, ...

News: Event

Columbus Jazz Orchestra Celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month With "piano Men: The Music Of Billy Joel, Elton John & Stevie Wonder"

March 18, 2013

Columbus, OH – In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, the Jazz Arts Group of Columbus (JAG) returns to the historic Southern Theatre to pay tribute to your favorite keyboard legends in “Piano Men: The Music of Billy Joel, Elton John & Stevie Wonder," April 11 - 14. The powerful vocals of Chester Gregory and keyboard wizardry ...

News: Event

New England Conservatory Presents "African Rhythms" - Rare Boston-Area Performance By Legendary Pianist/Composer Randy Weston

March 18, 2013

In Concert with the NEC Jazz Orchestra Under the Direction of Ken Schaphorst on Thursday, April 18 in NEC's Jordan Hall Randy Weston will return to New England Conservatory in May to receive an honorary Doctor of Music degree. “(one) of the most powerful, percussive pianists alive…and also one of the most joyous.” —Lloyd Sachs, Chicago ...

Article: Book Review

Hannah Rothschild: The Baroness - The search for Nica, the rebellious Rothschild

by Adriana Carcu
March 17, 2013

The Baroness: The Search for Nica, the Rebellious Rothschild Hannah Rothschild Pages 307 ISBN: 978-1-84408-603-0 Virago Press 2012 Pannonica Rothschild is the paragon of rebellious romanticism and of the fascination for music, carried to the ultimate consequence. She has become the symbol of those dreams we dare not fulfill, ...

Article: Meet the Staff

Meet RJ DeLuke

by AAJ Staff
March 17, 2013

I currently live in: Saratoga Springs, New YorkI joined All About Jazz in: 1999What made you decide to contribute to All About Jazz?The love of jazz music and the great cooperation provided by Michael Ricci and his staff.How do you contribute to All About Jazz?Interviews; festival ...

Article: Album Review

Chris McNulty: The Song That Sings You Here

Read "The Song That Sings You Here" reviewed by C. Michael Bailey

by C. Michael Bailey
March 17, 2013

Great art often results from conflict, pain or loss. Australian-born singer Chris McNulty notes that The Song That Sings You Here, in spite of being conceived and recorded before she suffered the death of her son Sam, could have just as easily been conceived and recorded after, summing these circumstances into a type of preemptive creative ...

Article: Live Review

Crystal Bowersox: New York, NY, March 6, 2013

by Ernest Barteldes
March 17, 2013

Crystal BowersoxJoe's PubNew York, NYMarch 6, 2013On what turned out to be a sold-out evening ,in spite of a severe storm warning for the northeastern area of the United States, American Idol alum Crystal Bowersox took to the stage, backed by a solid four-piece quartet (guitar, keyboards, bass, drums) showcasing music ...

Article: Album Review

Brazilian Trio: Constelacao

Read "Constelacao" reviewed by Dr. Judith Schlesinger

by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
March 17, 2013

Constelacao contains a wonderful range of material, from the passionately churning title track to pianist Cedar Walton's classic “Bolivia," which features a great drum opening by Duduka da Fonseca.Tucked between these splendid bookends are such gems as Dori Caymmi's beloved “O Cantador," which many will recognize as “Like a Lover." Introduced to North American ...