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David Bennett Thomas: Deeper Journey
by Dan McClenaghan
Pianist David Bennett Thomas takes inspiration from God's word. Not unlike Finish pianist/harpist Iro Haarla, on her beautiful duet set Kirkastus (TUM Records, 2015), with saxophonist Juhani Aaltonen, where Biblical Psalms informed the music, Thomas' Deeper Journey goes to the Bible for inspiration on half the tunes on this meticulously crafted, subtle--yet modern and adventurous--set of ...
Lewis Porter on John Coltrane
by Victor L. Schermer
The following interview with Lewis Porter, author of John Coltrane: His life and Music, was conducted by telephone on April 15, 2000. I am indebted to Dr. Porter for taking the time from his exceptionally busy schedule as musician, writer, teacher, and father to share his views with us. All About Jazz: It's ...
Lenny Sendersky-Tony Romano Quartet: Intersection
by Mark Sullivan
Intersection is the second album from saxophonist Lenny Sendersky and guitarist Tony Romano, following Desert Flower (LeTo Records, 2013)--an all original set with compositions contributed equally by both co-leaders. They are joined by veteran bassist Steve LaSpina (who has considerable history with guitarists, including Jim Hall, Pat Martino, and Vic Juris) and drummer Matt Kane. Romano ...
Take Five with B.D. Lenz
by AAJ Staff
About B.D. Lenz: Mix the sophistication of jazz, the grit of blues, and the grooves of funk and soul, and you have the recipe for contempo-jazz guitarist B.D. Lenz. The New Jersey native has played guitar since his early teens, is a graduate of Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, and has studied with such ...
Camila Meza: Traces
by Angelo Leonardi
All'età di 30 anni, dopo sette di permanenza a New York, la cilena Camila Meza firma il suo primo disco di rilievo, supportata da un'etichetta di primo piano e un gruppo di prim'ordine. Nata a Santiago del Cile, Camila è giunta a New York nel 2009 per studiare alla New School (tra i suoi ...
Jazz Quanta April – Five Women II: Sarah Vaughan, Barb Jungr, marty Elkins, Phyllis Blanford, and Tina Phillips
by C. Michael Bailey
There is never too much of a good thing... Sarah Vaughan Live at Rosy's Resonance Records 2016 The most important and popular female jazz vocalists all had nick names. Lady Day, The First Lady of Song, The Devine One..."The President" Lester Young gave Billie Holiday her ...
Jazz "Guitar Hero" B.D. Lenz Celebrates 20 Years With "Manifesto" CD Release Party
B.D. Lenz 's Manifesto CD Release Party Set for Friday, March 25, 2016 from 9pm-1am at the The Stanhope House in Stanhope, NJ $10 in advance or $15 at the door (18 or older to enter and 21 to drink). $5 CD sale for this special evening. With thousands of live gigs performed internationally, 8 highly-acclaimed ...
The Best 2016 Jazz Summer Program: 12 Workshops + 24 Teachers + 120 Musicians + 42 Days Of Music; It's All Happening At The New York Jazz Workshop
From July 18th to August 28th, in the heart of Times Square, the New York Jazz Workshop's 8th summer series will feature the whos who of jazz music with Alan Ferber , Amina Figarova, Ari Hoenig, Chris Washburne, Dan Weiss, Dave Liebman, Dave Scott, Fay Victor, Frank Kimbrough, Jacob Sacks, Jocelyn Medina, John O’Gallagher, Kenny Wessel, ...
Marc Mommaas / Nikolaj Hess: Ballads & Standards
by Budd Kopman
Many, if not most, of today's jazz players end up, sooner or later, becoming composers. Hence, on top of searching for and hopefully finding their personal means of expression when performing (composing in real-time), they now must also develop a personal compositional style which fits their aesthetic outlook, and which is accessible enough by other players ...
