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Article: Live Review

Dianne Reeves Quartet: Philadelphia, PA, December 1, 2012

by Lewis J Whittington
December 22, 2012

Dianne Reeves QuartetAnnenberg CenterPhiladelphia, PADecember 1, 2012Even though jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves grew up in Denver, judging by the reception she gets in Philly it could easily be her adopted hometown crowd. Reeves was back for a single tour date in support of two new recordings, and warmly recalled her first ...

Article: Album Review

Various Artists: Long Live Boogaloo: Rare Latin Boogaloos from Spanish Harlem 1963-'72

Read "Long Live Boogaloo: Rare Latin Boogaloos from Spanish Harlem 1963-'72" reviewed by Chris M. Slawecki

by Chris M. Slawecki
December 22, 2012

Long Live Boogaloo captures rare and sometimes underground Latin boogaloo, traditional Cuban music shot up like steroids with James Brown and other hard-driving R&B sounds, which emerged from Spanish Harlem in the 1960s, compiled by producer Bobby Marin for Secret Stash.Even if this Boogaloo can sometimes sounds anachronistic, it still sounds vibrant and alive. ...

Article: Album Review

John Hartford: Aereo Plain/Morning Bugle: The Complete Warner Brothers Recordings

Read "Aereo Plain/Morning Bugle: The Complete Warner Brothers Recordings" reviewed by Skip Heller

by Skip Heller
December 22, 2012

This 1971 album was to the emerging newgrass movement approximately was Bill Evans' Village Vanguard recordings were to jazz piano trios: the flexible blueprint for the genre. Evans and singer/multi-instrumentalist John Hartford both successfully found ways to dissolve the “soloist and his enablers" tyranny, working instead towards the integrated ensemble as the musical engine.

News: Performance / Tour

Introducing Yuto Kanazawa & Earthwards Feb 13 At Scullers

December 22, 2012

Boston, MA—Scullers Jazz Club will present Yuto Kanazawa and Earthwards on Wednesday, February 13 at 8 PM. Tickets at $20.00 are on sale now at scullersjazz.com or by calling, 617-562-4111. Scullers Jazz Club is located in the Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotel at 400 Soldiers Field Road in Allston, Massachusetts. The club is wheelchair accessible and ...

News: Radio

Toast Of The Nation: NPR Music and WBGO/Jazz 88.3 FM Ring In 2013

December 22, 2012

ALL NIGHT NEW YEAR’S EVE ON TOAST OF THE NATION NPR MUSIC AND WBGO/JAZZ 88.3FM RING IN 2013 WITH PERFORMANCES COAST-TO-COAST BROADCAST AND STREAMED ON MORE THAN 200 STATIONS DECEMBER 31, 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM NEWARK, NJ: Add some jazz and pizazz to your New Year’s Eve with Toast of the Nation, the annual, all-night ...

News: Contest

Enter the "Bobo Stenson Trio - Indicum" Giveaway at All About Jazz!

December 22, 2012

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the ECM Records “Bobo Stenson Trio - Indicum“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on January 22nd. Click here to enter the contest (Becoming a fan of Bobo Stenson at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Good luck!

Article: Album Review

Harold Mabern: Mr. Lucky

Read "Mr. Lucky" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers
December 21, 2012

Harold Mabern brings his happy, blues-oriented piano to bear on this upbeat homage to the great entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. Of the nine songs on the album, only two--Mabern's buoyant original, “Soft Shoe Trainin' with Sammy," and Henry Mancini's title tune--weren't closely associated with Davis. On the other hand, Mr. Lucky seems a rather peculiar name ...

Article: Year in Review

John Kelman's Best Releases of 2012

by John Kelman
December 21, 2012

2012 has been another banner year, but one with an ever-present problem: so much good music, but so little time. While there are many other recordings worthy of attention--and inclusion--with the usual condition that only albums that have been reviewed are eligible for selection, here are just a few of the top recorded events in jazz ...

Article: Album Review

Ernest Dawkins: Afro Straight

Read "Afro Straight" reviewed by Mark Corroto

by Mark Corroto
December 21, 2012

Afro Straight is Saturday music. That day following a work week where you take off your suit and tie or uniform, and put on that favorite sweatshirt and pair of jeans to kick back and relax in the familiar confines of your home. The familiar is your solace, and saxophonist Ernest Dawkins delivering time-honored standards is ...

Article: Live Review

Tessa Souter Quartet: Half Moon Bay, California, December 2, 2012

by Bill Leikam
December 21, 2012

Tessa Souter QuartetBach Dynamite & Dancing SocietyDouglas Beach HouseHalf Moon Bay, CADecember 2, 2012 Traveling to the west coast from New York, Tessa Souter brought with her the wonderful tenor saxophonist and flautist Don Braden and they teamed up with friends Christian Tamburr on vibraphone, John Shiflett on bass, ...