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News: Interview

Interview: James "Jimmy G" Gutzman Of High Brow And The Shades

December 3, 2012

Q: When and how did High Brow and the Shades form? A: High Brow started the way a lot of bands start — a couple of guys from one band and a couple from another. That was in 1998. The newly-formed band was fortunate in that we had four strong vocalists. We could all sing lead ...

News: Video / DVD

Americana Artist Shows Humorous Side On New Video

December 3, 2012

It was merely three years ago that indie-folk artist Agnes Ingarra decided to enter the fitness world. She lost nearly 40 pounds and won fifth place at the Washington State Iron Man in 2011. Since then, Ingarra has used YouTube to offer advice and inspiration to everyone who is having difficulties getting in shape; with her ...

News: Recording

Morgan James Celebrates Nina Simone-Debut Album

December 3, 2012

Soulful singer and songwriter Morgan James will be releasing her debut album Morgan James Live (Epic Records) on December 4th. Recorded at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, an intimate jazz club nestled within New York City’s Time Warner Center, the album features James’s stirring renditions of standards from the repertoire of Nina Simone. James studied opera at Juilliard, ...

Article: Album Review

Jeremy Long: In Suspension

Read "In Suspension" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
December 2, 2012

While saxophonist Jeremy Long's lengthy résumé includes work with large ensembles on both sides of the classical-jazz divide, he goes the other way for his jazz debut. Long chose the tried-and-true saxophone-led organ trio format for his first leader session, but doesn't play it completely straight. In Suspension has its fair share of earthy groove moments, ...

Article: Extended Analysis

Bud Shank: Four Classic Albums

by David Rickert
December 2, 2012

Bud ShankFour Classic AlbumsAvid Records UK2012Bud Shank is typical of the jazz musicians that roamed the West Coast in the fifties in that he was able to work comfortably in a variety of settings: big bands, the studio, and clubs. Like many of the other players, Shank also ...

Article: Album Review

Michael Attias: Spun Tree

Read "Spun Tree" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
December 2, 2012

Saxophonist Michael Attias seldom rests on his laurels. Always aligning with a superlative support structure, each of his solo outings offer a fluctuating refresher course on routes previously navigated. With nouveau ideologies in place, Attias' expansive cache of weaponry once again comes to the forefront. The band skirts between introspection, aggression, and fiercely driven free bop ...

Article: Jazz Poetry

Mind

by Gordon Marshall
December 2, 2012

For Yoko MiwaShe knocked me out for a yeartook me to the tombsof Egypt, where she embalmedthe brains of the first tribeof jazz... with kindest careshe put them in their jarslabeled calligraphicallywith multi-colored lettersindicating Duke and 'Trane

Article: Album Review

Slumgum / Hugh Ragin: The Sky His Own

Read "The Sky His Own" reviewed by Eyal Hareuveni

by Eyal Hareuveni
December 2, 2012

The third release of the young Los Angeles-based, Cal Arts-educated Slumgum attempts to expand its musical universe. This inventive quartet already defined its rich aesthetic, drawing from diverse influences like jazz, free improvisation, world music and modern classical music, stressing a vivid sense of exploration and adventure with close and supportive interplay. On The Sky His ...

News: Event

Dee Lucas Brings His Rebirth Of The Smooth Concert To The Metropolitan Room, Jan 2-4, 2013

December 2, 2012

Dee Lucas Brings His Rebirth Of The Smooth Concert To The Metropolitan Room In New York, NY Washington, DC: National recording artist, Saxophonist, Dee Lucas, takes center stage at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, New York, NY, Wednesday, January 2 - Friday, January 4, 2013. Considered one of the Jazz’s best kept secrets, soprano ...

News: Contest

Enter the "Mary Halvorson / Weasel Walter / Peter Evans - Mechanical Malfunction" Giveaway at All About Jazz!

December 2, 2012

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Thirsty Ear Recordings “Mary Halvorson / Weasel Walter / Peter Evans - Mechanical Malfunction“ giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on January 1st. Click here to enter the contest (Becoming a fan of Mary Halvorson at AAJ automatically enters ...