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Find the best jazz venues by city with All About Jazz poll results!

November 20, 2018

We're asking the astute readers at All About Jazz (that's you!) to vote for your favorite jazz venues. If you've already voted, you can view the up-to-the-minute results from here. You can also filter results by city to view which venues your fellow readers prefer most: from London and Paris to New York City and San ...

Article: Live Review

Connie Han Trio at Smoke Jazz Club

by Mike Jurkovic
October 10, 2018

Connie Han Trio Smoke Jazz Club New York, NY October 4, 2018 Combustible is the first word that sprung to mind as pianist Connie Han opened her first set by spring loading her wily rhythm-mates, bassist Edwin Livingston and drummer/musical director Bill Wysaske through a twisty, bop energy ...

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Pat Metheny at Merriam Theater

by Victor L. Schermer
October 10, 2018

Pat Metheny 2018 World Tour Kimmel Center Presents Merriam Theater Philadelphia, PA October 5, 2018 I have covered the jazz “waterfront" for All About Jazz over the past two decades and although I have taken in a lot of territory, I often find ...

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Jazz At Princeton University Announces Dynamic 2018-2019 Season November 14, 2018 – May 11, 2019

October 10, 2018

Jazz at Princeton University, helmed by acclaimed saxophonist/composer Rudresh Mahanthappa, presents a dynamic and compelling 2018-2019 Season, November 14, 2018 – May 11, 2019. Highlights include performances by student groups joined by guest artists including Blue Note Records trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, legendary vocalist Nnenna Freelon, and Grammy winner and drummer Terri Lyne Carrington. In April, Jazz ...

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Performance And Visual Artist Diane Hoffman To Release Third Album Do I Love You Produced By Ulysses Owens, Jr. Featuring A Dynamic Ensemble

October 9, 2018

Vocalist and visual artist Diane Hoffman will release her third album entitled Do I Love You on October 9, 2018. On the recording, Hoffman once again chose to feature drummer/percussionist Ulysses Owens, Jr. with whom she previously worked and, who for this project, produced and assembled a formidable ensemble that includes Billy Test, piano; Jacob Kelberman, ...

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Pat Metheny Quartet at The Cabot

by Doug Hall
October 8, 2018

Pat Metheny The Cabot Beverly, MASeptember 30, 2018 On a very special night at the intimate and newly renovated 1920s Cabot Theater, in Beverly, MA., a sold-out performance was delivered by extraordinary jazz virtuoso, musician, composer and phenomenal guitarist, Pat Metheny. A highly respected musician among his peers and now a ...

News: Recording

Swiss Music Ensemble Sonar To Release New Live Album With Legendary Guest Guitarist

October 8, 2018

Swiss music ensemble Sonar will be releasing their new live album Live At Moods with guest soloist/texturalist David Torn on November 16, 2018 on 7d Media. It was recorded live at Moods Jazz Club in Zürich, Switzerland, on May 24th 2018. Fusing a rigorous minimal concept with the power of a rock band and the sensitivity ...

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Brasil To Bebop Celebration At D'Anbino Winery With Vocalist Julie Kelly And The Marshall Otwell Quartet, Sunday, November 11th!

October 7, 2018

Vocalist/lyricist Julie Kelly, one of Los Angeles’ finest interpreters of jazz standards and Brazilian music, will be bringing her considerable talents to D'Anbino Vineyards in Paso Robles, accompanied by the Marshall Otwell Quartet on Sunday, November 11th, for a celebration of the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim and Jon Hendricks. Joining her will be the graceful ...

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Composer/Musician Wayne Horvitz Releases Two New Albums: The Snowghost Sessions (songlines) And Those Who Remain (national Sawdust Tracks) Featuring Guitarist Bill Frisell

October 6, 2018

Known for his multifaceted musical personality, composer/musician Wayne Horvitz displays his remarkably singular and distinguishable sound in two new recordings: his debut pianos/keys-bass-drums trio album The Snowghost Sessions (Songlines, October 5, 18) and his debut orchestral CD Those Who Remain (National Sawdust Tracks, October, 12 2018). Both are complemented by a nationwide tour culminating in a ...

Article: Live Review

Justin Varnes & Ulysses Owens Jr at The Jazz Corner

by Martin McFie
October 6, 2018

Justin Varnes / Ulysses Owens Jr. The Jazz Corner Hilton Head Island, SC September 21-22, 2018 The special relationship between jazz drummers and bass players could never have been more obvious than on two consecutive weekends at The Jazz Corner in September 2018. Holding down the rhythm and bass line together, ...