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Donny McCaslin: Casting For Gravity

Read "Casting For Gravity" reviewed by Mark Corroto

by Mark Corroto
November 1, 2012

If saxophonist Donny McCaslin stuck a toe into the ocean of electric jazz with his previous album Perpetual Motion (Greenleaf, 2010), then with Casting For Gravity he dives headfirst into the sea. But don't worry, with his musical dexterity and adeptness on horn, he is in no danger of sinking. In fact, he takes to these ...

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Monday Michiru: Soulception

Read "Soulception" reviewed by Mark F. Turner

by Mark F. Turner
November 1, 2012

Matters of the spirit are examined in Soulception, the compelling release from Monday Michiru--a multitalented Japanese American singer, composer, and actress, who has released over a dozen successful albums in Asia, Europe, Australia, and South America. An avid producer influenced by diverse sources, she's got that certain crossover appeal that is fluent in urban R&B, contemporary ...

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Akua Allrich: Live! Uniquely Standard

Read " Live! Uniquely Standard" reviewed by C. Michael Bailey

by C. Michael Bailey
November 1, 2012

The jazz vocals standard repertoire has a quantum mechanics of its own. Artists seem attracted to certain dense loci within the repertoire and orbit there. Then there are some artists that do this while accumulating other pieces outside of this loci to make their own. This is what Washington, DC native Akua Allrich does and displays ...

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Devin Gray: Dirigo Rataplan

Read "Dirigo Rataplan" reviewed by Eyal Hareuveni

by Eyal Hareuveni
November 1, 2012

Devin Gray is only 28 years old but, in his case, age does not mean much. Already, in his debut as a leader, this Brooklyn-based drummer proves himself a mature and resourceful composer and promising band leader, one who can lead any outfit with the energy and colors produced from his drum set, as the Latin-French ...

News: Performance / Tour

Peter Martin, Romero Lubambo to Play Thursday, December 13 at the Sheldon

November 1, 2012

Having recently completed a commissioned composition celebrating the Sheldon Concert Hall's 100th anniversary, pianist Peter Martin now is set to return to the Sheldon for another performance in his eponymous concert series when he teams once again with guitarist Romero Lubambo (pictured) for a show at 8 p.m., Thursday, December 13. Lubambo, a native of Brazil ...

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Jazz This Week: Terell Stafford, Nevermore Jazz Ball, Taylor Ho Bynum Sextet, Cornet Chop Suey, and More

November 1, 2012

The autumn parade of jazz trumpeters in St. Louis continues this week with two more well-known touring musicians, even as the complete menu of upcoming local jazz and creative music events offers a variety of styles from avant to trad. Let's go to the highlights.... Tonight, trumpeter Terell Stafford opens a four-night engagement that continues through ...

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Award-Winning Jazz Vocalist Dianne Reeves to Kick Off Holiday Season at the Annenberg Center with Christmas Time is Here

November 1, 2012

Philadelphia, PA: The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts kicks off the holiday season with a festive performance from Grammy® award-winning jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves. Hailed by the Chicago Tribune as “one of the most accomplished female vocalists working today,” Reeves will use her powerhouse vocals and beloved jazz style to take on classic holiday songs. ...

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Neither Wind, nor Rain, nor Hurricane Sandy... Music Without Maria at the Dakota

November 1, 2012

Here in Minnesota, we have no grounds for complaints about the weather. We're having a drought, not flash flooding or sea surges. We are not in the path of hurricanes. We aren't even getting the backlash rains that hit Detroit and Chicago. We have electricity and public transportation. And we're very thankful and send our prayers ...

News: Website

AllAboutJazz.com Launches Groundbreaking JazzNearYou.com Website

October 31, 2012

Highly anticipated website launches in two hundred cities—Mobile App to follow   Philadelphia, PA: Until now, jazz music has lacked a single comprehensive source where fans could access upcoming event information locally and around the world. Now they can, with JazzNearYou.com.   AllAboutJazz.com, jazz music's most viewed and longest running website has launched JazzNearYou.com, an event- and community-driven ...

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New Orleans Heavyweights Joe Krown Trio Perform In Washington DC! Sol Roots Opens The Show!

October 31, 2012

Joe Krown Trio, featuring the best in New Orleans funk performs Tues Nov 13 at The Hamilton! Funky guitarist and soulful singer, Sol Roots opens the show! “A killer collaboration between three of New Orleans greatest players!" —Jan Ramsey, Offbeat Magazine Joe Krown Trio some of the greatest New Orleans funk and R&B musicians! Joe Krown ...