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Article: Album Review

Harry Allen / Scott Hamilton: ‘Round Midnight

Read "‘Round Midnight" reviewed by C. Michael Bailey

by C. Michael Bailey
November 3, 2012

Johannes Brahms was called “the keeper of the flame" for Beethoven. Tenor saxophonist Harry Allen and Scott Hamilton are the same keepers for a tenor tradition that existed from the swing era through hard bop. The pair champions a sound and method established by Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster and Lester Young: a broad, dense tone, both ...

Article: Book Review

Neil Young: Waging Heavy Peace

by Lloyd N. Peterson Jr.
November 3, 2012

Neil Young Waging Heavy Peace502 pagesISBN: 9780339159466Viking2012An argument can be made that the three greatest artists in the history of contemporary rock music are Bob Dylan, John Lennon and Neil Young, in no particular order. The most controversial amongst the three would be Young. ...

Article: Album Review

Tommy Bolin: The Definitive Teaser Collector’s Edition

Read "The Definitive Teaser Collector’s Edition" reviewed by Doug Collette

by Doug Collette
November 3, 2012

Guitarist Tommy Bolin elevated the role of journeyman to a high art. After leaving his home in Colorado, where he played with Energy and Zephyr, he worked with fusion drummers Billy Cobham and Alphonse Mouzon, joined a post-Joe Walsh James Gang, and went on to Deep Purple when Richie Blackmore left the group. All of this ...

Article: Live Review

The English Beat With the Paul Collins Beat: New York, NY, October 16, 2012

by Mike Perciaccante
November 3, 2012

The English Beat with the Paul Collins Beat B.B. King's Blues Club & Grill New York, New York October 16, 2012 Back in the late '70s/early '80s, there were two groups call The Beat. One group was from Birmingham, England, the other band was from Los Angeles, CA. Both bands had ...

Article: Album Review

Wadada Leo Smith & Louis Moholo-Moholo: Ancestors

Read "Ancestors" reviewed by Eyal Hareuveni

by Eyal Hareuveni
November 3, 2012

The title of this remarkable album says it all. American trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith and South African drummer Louis Moholo-Moholo are two forefathers of modern jazz, innovative musicians who redefined the practices of their instruments and the connections between the Afro-American, African and European jazz legacies-- creative composers and esteemed bandleaders for nearly five decades and ...

News: Event

Dianne Reeves Quartet with special guest Raul Midón on Saturday, December 8th at 8PM

November 3, 2012

Saturday, December 8, 2012, 8:00 pm Hill Auditorium (825 N. University Ave, Ann Arbor) Dianne Reeves Quartet Peter Martin, Piano Romero Lubambo, Guitar Reginald Veal, Bass Terreon Gully, Drums TICKETS START at $10: 734.764.2538 Born in Detroit to a musical family, Dianne Reeves is now considered ...

News: Performance / Tour

Bobby Belfry CD Release Party At Nyack Village Theater on November 17

November 3, 2012

Ship of Fools is proud to present the CD Release Party for the new recording “One Lucky Day" featuring Bobby Belfry and the David Budway Trio. Nyack Village Theater 94 Main St Nyack, NY, 10960 Saturday, November 17, 2012 7:30pm & 9:30pm $15 online, $20 at the door ...

News: Event

The Delton Walker Band Performs At The Metropolitan Room on December 21

November 3, 2012

Washington, DC: Jazz sensation, Saxophonist, Delton Walker, takes center stage at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, NY, NY, on Friday, December 21, 2012, for a one night only performance. Joining Delton will be Jon Mernyk, Adrian Fields, Greg Taylor, James Collins, and special guests, Danie Ocean, and American Idol contestant, JCurtis. Delton’s music is ...

News: Event

Dee Lucas Brings His Rebirth Of The Smooth Concert To The Metropolitan Room

November 3, 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, NY, NY, Wed, January 2-Friday, January 4, 2013. Considered one of the Jazz’s best kept secrets, soprano saxophonist Dee Lucas ...

News: Advocacy

Disaster relief service at The Paramount in downtown Huntington, Long Island, NY

November 2, 2012

The Paramount is providing disaster relief services for Hurricane Sandy victims. The Paramount 370 New York Avenue Huntington, NY 11743 631-673-7300 From The Paramount's Adam Ellis: We are set up to collect food for Long Island Cares daily in the box office from 12p-6p We are hosting a blood drive ...