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News: Recording

Gary Lucas & Jann Klose Release "Stereopticon" Online

Gary Lucas & Jann Klose Release "Stereopticon" Online

Guitarist Gary Lucas and singer Jann Klose’s new album, Stereopticon is now out on Cosmic Trigger Records/The Orchard. This is a songwriter’s album, probably most at home with fans of AAA, indie, acoustic folk-pop/“urban Americana” music. Also active songwriters, Gary and Jann collaborated on songs over the past three years. Their friend Dan Beck, who has ...

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Article: Album Review

Steve Swell: Kanreki: Reflection & Renewal

Read "Kanreki: Reflection & Renewal" reviewed by John Sharpe

by John Sharpe

To mark his sixtieth birthday (December 6, 2014), trombonist Steve Swell, long the pre-eminent trombonist on the NYC free jazz scene, invokes the Japanese custom of Kanreki. Although it is said to signal both a rebirth and a handing on of responsibilities, Swell shows no signs of allowing the occasion to inhibit his ambition. Over the ...

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News: Performance / Tour

World Class Bosman Twins Return to Jazz at the Bistro on March 10-12

World Class Bosman Twins Return to Jazz at the Bistro on March 10-12

Whether it’s the Bosman Twins’ longevity as jazz masters, classically trained musicians, classroom instructors, or their charismatic and engaging entertaining style, The Bosman Twins always leave their fans wanting more. A favorite among high profile private events to fun at festivals in the park, they put the “B” back in BeBop and Big Band Sounds. If ...

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News: Performance / Tour

The Swiss Connection

The Swiss Connection

Drummer-singer Patricia Dean brought her trio to the South County Jazz Club's matinee concert series at the Venice FL Art Center Thursday, and quite willingly handed the center of attention to her pianist. William Evans is based in St. Petersburg for a few months a year but spends the bulk of his time teaching jazz piano ...

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Article: Book Review

Fare Thee Well: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Grateful Dead

Read "Fare Thee Well: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Grateful Dead" reviewed by Doug Collette

by Doug Collette

Fare Thee Well: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Grateful Dead Jay Blakesberg 208 Pages ISBN: #0984463089 Rock out Books 2015 Jay Blakesberg's photographic documentary of summer 2015's 'Fare Thee Well' shows “Celebrating Fifty years of the Grateful Dead" is remarkable enough for the nuanced clarity and color ...

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Article: Album Review

David Gilmore: Energies of Change

Read "Energies of Change" reviewed by Dave Wayne

by Dave Wayne

David Gilmore's career started off with a bang. He worked with Steve Coleman through the 1990s, appearing on at least nine recordings either led, or instigated, by the renowned saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and recent MacArthur Award recipient. Since emerging from Coleman's M-BASE fold, Gilmore has worked with a stunning variety of artists both inside and outside ...

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Article: Live Review

David Shaw at City Winery

Read "David Shaw at City Winery" reviewed by Mike Perciaccante

by Mike Perciaccante

David Shaw City Winery New York, NY December 26, 2015 When you're the high-energy lead singer of an explosive jam band, it's a tough call when you decide to do an acoustic one-man show. When you're David Shaw and your band is the Revivalists (whose musical vision has been credited by ...

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News: Education

Renowned Jazz Bassist / Composer / Educator / Community Activist Jeff Denson Spearheads Ridgeway Arts, Inc. New Non-Profit Serving Bay-Area Jazz Scene

Renowned Jazz Bassist / Composer / Educator / Community Activist Jeff Denson Spearheads Ridgeway Arts, Inc. New Non-Profit Serving Bay-Area Jazz Scene

Renowned bassist/composer/educator/community activist Jeff Denson and a small group of colleagues have formed Ridgeway Arts, Inc—a multi-faceted San Francisco Bay Area-based 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. Two years in the planning, Ridgeway Arts is built upon a series of initiatives designed to enhance and fortify the Bay Area scene, and to make a strong contribution to the national ...

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Article: Album Review

Whirlpool with Ron Miles: Dancing on the Inside

Read "Dancing on the Inside" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita

Venerable cornetist Ron Miles sat in with the core bass-less trio, Whirlpool during a 2013 live performance at a music venue in the hornist's hometown, Denver CO in 2013. As the story goes, this union resulted in synergistic output, leading to Dancing on the Inside. Guitarist Jeff Swanson advises that the “The music was written specifically ...

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News: Recording

Dot Time Records' Legends' Series Release: The National Jazz Ensemble Featuring Gerry Mulligan

Dot Time Records' Legends' Series Release: The National Jazz Ensemble Featuring Gerry Mulligan

Dot Time Records is pleased to announce the second release in its “Legends" series entitled National Jazz Ensemble featuring Gerry Mulligan. The album is scheduled for worldwide release on February 20th, 2016. This release is the first of a series of recordings by Chuck Israels and the National Jazz Ensemble (NJE) in the “Legends" Series. This ...


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