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Article: Album Review

Miroslav Vitous Group /w Michel Portal: Remembering Weather Report

Read "Remembering Weather Report" reviewed by John Kelman

by John Kelman

On the surface, Remembering Weather Report possesses little in common with the fusion supergroup that Czech bassist Miroslav Vitous co-founded in the early '70s with keyboardist Joe Zawinul and saxophonist Wayne Shorter, before being summarily removed on the cusp of greater commercial success. Weather Report was a decidedly electric group; Vitous' is unapologetically acoustic, and doesn't ...

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Article: Interview

Chris Potter: Way Above Ground with Underground

Read "Chris Potter: Way Above Ground with Underground" reviewed by R.J. DeLuke

by R.J. DeLuke

Saxophonist Chris Potter, at age 38, has long been fast-tracked to the head of his class to become regarded as one of the strongest players on the scene. It doesn't seem that long ago that he was first making waves on recordings, and then became part of the superb Dave Holland quintet, where his strengths were ...

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Article: Live Review

Ottawa Jazz Festival 2009: Days 1-3, June 25-27, 2009

Read "Ottawa Jazz Festival 2009: Days 1-3, June 25-27, 2009" reviewed by John Kelman

by John Kelman

Days 1-3 | Days 4-6 John Stetch TV Trio / Dave Douglas Brass Ecstasy / Roberta Gambarini Toshiko Akiyoshi Trio / Jimmy Cobb's So What Band; S.M.V. The Botos Brother / Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue / Al GreenTD Canada Trust Ottawa International Jazz Festival Ottawa, Ontario, Canada ...

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Article: Profile

Relentless Groove: The Life of Jymie Merritt

Read "Relentless Groove: The Life of Jymie Merritt" reviewed by Christopher Slone

by Christopher Slone

Over the past fifty years there have been many stalwarts who've directed the course of jazz, but none is more deserving of tribute than Jymie Merritt. Although he has been unjustly under-recognized, his muscular bass playing has anchored many of this music's most prestigious ensembles, and in the process, he has helped to shape the genre ...

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Article: Album Review

Chris Bates / Jay Epstein / Chris Olson: Framework

Read "Framework" reviewed by Matthew Warnock

by Matthew Warnock

Framework is a well-written and engaging modern jazz album featuring the Minneapolis based trio of bassist Chris Bates, drummer Jay Epstein and guitarist Chris Olson. The tunes on the album are a collection of original compositions written by the members of the trio as well as two Wayne Shorter tunes and the scarcely performed, but definitely ...

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Article: Album Review

Carsten Dahl / Mads Vinding / Alex Riel: In Our Own Sweet Way

Read "In Our Own Sweet Way" reviewed by Chris Mosey

by Chris Mosey

After Paris, Copenhagen was the European refuge for American jazz musicians fleeing racial and sometimes political oppression in their homeland in the postwar years. Ben Webster is buried there (in the same cemetery as Søren Kierkegaard), Dexter Gordon and Johnny Griffin locked horns there. Such greats created a solid local scene, which continues to produce some ...

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Article: Album Review

Rodrigo Dominguez: Soy Sauce

Read "Soy Sauce" reviewed by Jerry D'Souza

by Jerry D'Souza

Saxophonist Roberto Dominguez inherited his love for music from his father, who was a folk singer and guitarist. Dominguez began studying guitar when he was 13, however four years later his world changed when he heard Wayne Shorter at a concert in Buenos Aires. Dominguez switched to the tenor saxophone and was such a quick learner ...

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Article: Profile

The Allman Brothers Band: 40 Years Out

Read "The Allman Brothers Band: 40 Years Out" reviewed by Alan Bryson

by Alan Bryson

So what do Randy Brecker, Stanley Clarke and Lenny White have in common with Kid Rock, Eric Clapton and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top? All were part of the Allman Brothers Band's three-week musical extravaganza at New York City's Beacon Theater celebrating the band's 40th anniversary. This year's list of surprise guests also included ...

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Article: Album Review

Fred Forney: Chasing Horizons

Read "Chasing Horizons" reviewed by John Barron

by John Barron

Phoenix, Arizona-based trumpeter/composer Fred Forney has performed with a host of jazz heavies, including Bob Mintzer, Don Menza, and Roger Kellaway, and has toured internationally with the Bobby Caldwell Big Band. Chasing Horizons is Forney's second release as a leader and debut for OA2 records. The disc is a high energy progressive jazz session featuring tenor ...

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Article: Big Band Caravan

Jason Hainsworth Big Band / DePaul University Jazz Ensemble / Big Band Ritmo Sinfonica Citta di Verona / Howard University Jazz Ensemble

Read "Jason Hainsworth Big Band / DePaul University Jazz Ensemble / Big Band Ritmo Sinfonica Citta di Verona / Howard University Jazz Ensemble" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers

Jason Hainsworth Jazz Orchestra Kaleidoscope DW Jazz 2009 On his first turn at bat, composer / arranger / tenor saxophonist Jason Hainsworth has not only slammed one out of the park with Kaleidoscope but has produced a viable entrant in the big-band Record of the Year sweepstakes. The ...


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