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The All-Star Jazz Quartet To Appear At Chris' Jazz Cafe'

October 11, 2012

Pianist Andy Kahn, drummer Bruce Klauber, bassist Bruce Kaminsky and saxophonist Asher Stein comprise “The All-Star Jazz Quartet," a hard-swinging group of veterans—save newcomer Stein—who will be appearing at Chris' Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia on Thursday, December 13th. Shows begin at 7 p.m. and tickets are $10, $5 for students. Chris' is located at 1421 Sansom ...

Article: Live Review

Westchester Jazz Orchestra: Dobbs Ferry, NY, September 29, 2012

by Dr. Judith Schlesinger
October 11, 2012

Westchester Jazz OrchestraMaster's SchoolDobbs Ferry, NYSeptember 29, 2012The much-acclaimed Westchester Jazz Orchestra (WJO) opened its 10th season with a program called West Side Stories, based on that brilliant and timeless 1957 Broadway musical by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim. In keeping with the WJO's ongoing educational objectives, the concert began with ...

Article: Album Review

Sam Newsome: The Art of the Soprano, Vol. 1

Read "The Art of the Soprano, Vol. 1" reviewed by Dan McClenaghan

by Dan McClenaghan
October 11, 2012

Sam Newsome's The Art of the Soprano, Vol. 1 is a solo soprano saxophone outing, While not unprecedented--Steve Lacy and Evan Parker have done this before--it certainly is unusual. The straight horn all alone: no bass, no drums, no piano or guitar. Sounds lonely, and a little too sonically spare.But no one has gone ...

Article: Album Review

Michael Stephans / Spatial Edition: Open Spaces

Read "Open Spaces" reviewed by Chuck Koton

by Chuck Koton
October 11, 2012

Michael Stephans--educator and published author of prose and poetry--also happens to be a master jazz drummer and percussionist. The Miami-born Stephans, who these days lives in the surprisingly jazz-heavy Pennsylvania Poconos, has performed with world renowned horn players like Pharoah Sanders, Dave Liebman and Bennie Maupin, as well as Grammy-winning pianist, Alan Broadbent, among others. On ...

Article: Profile

Bruce Kamsinky: Entrepreneur, Businessman, Musical Diplomat

by Bruce Klauber
October 11, 2012

Saying that Bruce Kaminsky is, after almost 40 years, among the most sought-after bassists on the eastern US coast doesn't even begin to tell the whole story. Or saga, if you will. He maintains that being a musician is synonymous with being an entrepreneur. In line with that, his entrepreneurial activities have focused on ...

News: Radio

Salute To San Antonio Bandleader Don Albert This Week On Riverwalk Jazz

October 11, 2012

This week on Riverwalk Jazz, The Jim Cullum Jazz Band—augmented by five horn players—takes the stage of the Jo Long Theatre at San Antonio’s Carver Cultural Center to re-create the sounds of the territory bands of the '30s and San Antonio swing. Much of this music has not been heard in 70 years or more. In ...

News: Event

Jazz In The Hills in Fountain Hills on October 12th

October 11, 2012

This weekend Jazz in the Hills has agreed to immediately move it's concert series to Alchemy at CopperWynd 13220 N. Eagle Ridge Drive Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 As you may know this restaurant and wine bar is known for it's magnificent views, ambiance and great dining experience. Now we are adding Jazz ...

News: Music Industry

Herbie, Monk And Mars

October 11, 2012

Last year Herbie Hancock had a piece of the planet Mars in his jacket pocket during the 25th Anniversary Kennedy Center Gala of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. As you might imagine, this piece of Mars had the best night out that Mars ever had—and it can now be yours! It will go to the ...

News: Performance / Tour

Jazz This Week: The Sheldon Turns 100, Dave Black and Paul Demarinis, Josh Quinlan, "A Jazz Heaven: Under the Rainbow" and More

October 11, 2012

The jazz and creative music calendar this weekend is front-loaded with an all-star ensemble convening Thursday at the Sheldon Concert Hall for a big birthday party. But while that concert may have the marquee names, there are plenty of other noteworthy shows happening around town over the next few days, too. Let's go to the highlights.... ...

News: Recording

Masha Campagne - Like Water, Like Air - Featuring: Guinga, Hendrik Meurkens, Weber Iago - Set To Release November 6, 2012

October 11, 2012

Vocalist, Songwriter, Producer Moscow-born vocalist Masha Campagne spent her formative years studying cello and piano at the famed Gnessin State Musical College. Her grandfather, Matthew Fayans, an accomplished multi-reed player introduced her to jazz and bossa nova music. Whether attending his shows with the 25-piece Metropole Big Band Orchestra or delving into his extensive LP collection ...