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Article: Live Review

Peter Brötzmann & Jason Adasiewicz: Delaware, Ohio, September 9, 2012

by Mark Corroto
September 28, 2012

Peter Brötzmann and Jason AdasiewiczJemison AuditoriumOhio Wesleyan UniversityDelaware, OhioSeptember 9, 2012Halfway through their 13-concert North American mini-tour, German saxophonist legend Peter Brötzmann and vibraphonist Jason Adasiewicz walked into a crowded Jemison Auditorium on the Ohio Wesleyan campus. Would the pair adjust and restyle their approach to 'free jazz' for ...

Article: Album Review

RJ And The Assignment: Deceiving Eyes

Read "Deceiving Eyes" reviewed by Edward Blanco

by Edward Blanco
September 28, 2012

There are times when one comes across a relatively unknown talent or group, whose performance leaves quite a lasting impression, as does young pianist/songwriter RJ and his group, The Assignment. A native of Chicago who has performed throughout the country over the last fifteen years, RJ has since settled in Las Vegas, where his shining debut, ...

Article: Extended Analysis

Shelly Manne: Three Classic Albums Plus

by David Rickert
September 28, 2012

Shelly ManneThree Classic Albums PlusAvid Records2012During the 1950s heyday of the West Coast scene, drummer Shelly Manne hit on a formula for sucessful albums: pick a Broadway play or television score and turn some of the best songs into swinging jazz. After the success of My Fair Lady ...

Article: Live Review

Pat Metheny Unity Band: Denver, CO, September 7, 2012

by Geoff Anderson
September 28, 2012

Pat Metheny Unity BandBotanic GardensDenver, COSeptember 7, 2012Pat Metheny is restless. And we're all the richer for it. Over a career that is now pushing 40 years, Metheny has been a constant innovator, not only in the development of musical styles, but new sounds as well, going so far as to ...

News: Recording

Trumpeter/composer Allen Vizzutti To Release "Ritzville" Oct. 16

September 28, 2012

Trumpet virtuoso Allen Vizzutti has enjoyed a prolific career as performer and educator in both the jazz and classical fields since his early days with Woody Herman’s big band and his notable four-year tenure with Chick Corea. The release of Vizzutti’s superb new CD Ritzville, on October 16, is an especially welcome event because the in-demand ...

News: Event

The Jazzschool Presents Sheila Jordan Tribute At The Freight, Berkeley, 12/3

September 28, 2012

In just three years, the Jazzschool’s annual Mark Murphy Vocal Scholarship fundraisers have become established as a highlight of the fall concert season. They provide an opportunity for Bay Area vocal jazz royalty to come together in celebration of their art and their mentors. On Monday, December 3, the Jazzschool will present its 4th annual vocal ...

News: Festival

Stephanie Jordan Jazz Ensemble Performs Day One Of Cutting Edge’s NOLA Downtown Music & Arts Festival

September 28, 2012

NEW ORLEANS – The 20th Annual Cutting Edge CE announces that Showcasing on Friday at 6:20pm in Lafayette Square is internationally acclaimed New Orleans jazz vocalist Stephanie Jordan at the NOLA DOWNTOWN Music & Arts Festival which takes place in Lafayette Square at Historic Gallier Hall, 545 St. Charles Avenue in the heart of New Orleans’ ...

News: Recording

Newport Jazz Festival Gala Recording Powered By Artistshare Coming Soon

September 28, 2012

Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. Invites Jazz Fans to Play Role in the Future of Jazz Through Newport Jazz Festival Gala Recording 2012 Project Powered by ArtistShare First-ever CD Produced by Newport Jazz Festival Features Dianne Reeves, Bill Frisell, Jason Moran, Anat Cohen, Steve Wilson, Lewis Nash, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Lionel Loueke, Edmar Castañeda, Ingrid Jensen and Peter ...

News: Performance / Tour

Fiddlehead Theatre And The ACLU Present Ragtime Sept. 28 - Oct. 7, 2012

September 28, 2012

Boston, MA: Fiddlehead Theatre Company, in collaboration with the American Civil Liberties Union, with the support of Mayor Thomas M. Menino, City of Boston, proudly announce an exciting new production of the Tony Award- winning musical RAGTIME. The production runs September 28-October 7, 2012 at Boston’s Historic Strand Theatre, and aims to celebrate the work of ...

News: Festival

Festival Miami 2012 Celebrates Innovation And Collaboration With "Jazz And Beyond"

September 28, 2012

The University of Miami Frost School of Music is pleased to present Festival Miami 2012—Florida’s premier live music festival. Now in its 29th season, Festival Miami features a diverse blend of exciting performers showcasing their talents alongside brilliant students and faculty artists. The dynamic program includes 20 concerts organized into four themes: Great Performances, featuring legendary ...