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Article: Extended Analysis

Chris Walden Big Band: Full-On!

by Jack Bowers
October 3, 2014

To say that Chris Walden's instrumental compositions and arrangements are the best part of his new big-band album, Full-On!, is not to dismiss the rest as less than adequate. Walden's charts for the ensemble, on the other hand, do provide much of the excitement in a session that is otherwise dominated by vocals (seven in all), ...

Article: Album Review

Juan Pastor: Chinchano

by Ben Scholz
October 3, 2014

Chicago based drummer/percussionist/composer Juan Pastor's latest release Chinchano represents a successful fusion of traditional latin rhythms, and modern jazz sensibilities. Born and raised in Lima, Peru, Pastor made his way to Chicago after studying at DePaul University. Featuring equal amounts of cajon, drum set, and other percussion items, Chinchano briskly covers a range of latin inspired ...

Article: Album Review

Michelle Lordi: Michelle Lordi Sings

Read "Michelle Lordi Sings" reviewed by Victor L. Schermer

by Victor L. Schermer
October 3, 2014

Michelle Lordi sings in a way that is uncommon today: simple, straightforward, direct, and conveying the emotions in the way we all do: in our voice inflections. No gimmicks. This is a style that emerged in the swing and cool jazz eras, a strict adherence to the tune that virtually vanished as singers began to add ...

News: Performance / Tour

Jazz This Week: Hugh Masekela, a New Look For Jazz at the Bistro, a Tribute to Floyd Leflore, Moon Hooch, and More

October 3, 2014

It's another busy week for jazz and creative music in St. Louis, with the big news story being the re-opening of the renovated and expanded Jazz at the Bistro with two sold-out performances - one tonight for subscribers and VIPs, the other tomorrow for the general ticket-buying public - by Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at ...

News: Event

Dianne Reeves At Mahaiwe On October 19

October 3, 2014

Great Barrington, MA: Four time Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves will perform at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center on Sunday, October 19 at 7:00pm, backed by an all-star quartet of musicians, including Gerald Clayton, Romero Lubambo, James Genus, and Terreon Gully. The concert will feature selections from her new album, Beautiful Life, which showcases her sublime ...

News: Performance / Tour

Keyboard Legend Keith Emerson's 70th Birthday Tribute Concert

October 3, 2014

New York, NY - The South Shore Symphony Orchestra presents Keith Emerson's 70th Birthday Tribute Concert - The Classical Legacy of a Rock Star Featuring: Keith Emerson! The concerts will be held at The Madison Theatre at Molloy College in Rockville Centre, Long Island, New York on October 10 (Friday) at 8:00PM and October 11 (Sat) ...

News: Event

Music Maker Relief Foundation 20th Anniversary Homecoming

October 3, 2014

Once in a Lifetime concert on Saturday October 4! Music Maker Relief Foundation's Homecoming Celebration will be the largest gathering of Music Maker artists ever! There will be over 50 artists including: Big Ron Hunter, Boo Hanks, Captain Luke, Cool John Ferguson, Ironing Board Sam, John Dee Holeman, Pat Mother Blues Cohen, Pura Fé, Shelton Powe, ...

Article: Album Review

Avishai Cohen - Trumpet: Dark Nights

Read "Dark Nights" reviewed by Franz A. Matzner

by Franz A. Matzner
October 2, 2014

From the brooding opening title track to the closing Chet Baker homage, “I Fall in Love Too Easily," Dark Nights unapologetically embraces the heart of jazz. Every aspect of the album--from the cover photo, to Cohen's precise trumpet inflections, to the trio's dedication to immediacy and collective improvisation (and even the album's forays into electronic affects)--is ...

News: Book / Magazine

Jan Rivera's "Advanced Rhythmic Concepts For Guitar" -- Foreword By Alex Machacek

October 2, 2014

An in-depth study on Metric Modulation, Polyrhythms and Polymeters Jan Rivera's Advanced Rhythmic Concepts for Guitar is a step by step guide through the process of identifying, dissecting, constructing, practicing and applying: Metric Modulations, Polyrhythms, “Ratio” Polyrhythms, Polyrhythm Divisions/Polyrhythms within Polyrhythms, Intrinsic Polymeters, Extrinsic Polymeters, Polymetric Accompaniment, and Polymetric Improvisation. “I wish I'd had this book ...

Article: Interview

Kris Bowers: A Deeper Look into Heroes + Misfits

by K. Shackelford
October 2, 2014

Kris Bowers is a pristine example of what the term prodigy embodies. In 2011, at the tender age of 22, he became the winner of the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition. Bowers also received an astute musical education at Julliard School of Music in New York--receiving a Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in Film ...