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Article: Multiple Reviews

The Rudy Van Gelder Blue Note Editions

by C. Andrew Hovan
June 1, 1999

As far as jazz goes from the hard bop era, two names are synonymous with their groundbreaking work of the period-Blue Note Records and recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder. Blue Note released a canon of recordings that have been revered by collectors and musicians alike over the years and Van Gelder was the man behind the ...

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Article: Interview

Dave Douglas: Convergence

by AAJ Staff
April 1, 1999

Even if you consider yourself only marginally knowledgeable about modern jazz, there remains virtually no valid excuse for not having heard of trumpeter/composer Dave Douglas. Over the past 5 years Douglas' recordings have appeared on numerous yearly “best of “ lists including those of the New York Times, the Village Voice and All About Jazz. His ...

Article: Opinion

The Power of Jazz Critics

by Bret Primack
February 1, 1999

Some random thoughts on critics, jazz writers and the other self-appointed experts who sit in judgment and tell us what's good and what's bad.With the advent of the Internet, today's listeners have access to much more information about individual releases, being able to listen to sound samples, visit label and artist websites or check ...

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Jazz Profile: Wayne Shorter

By Wayne Shorter

Label: Spirit One Records
Released: 1997

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Super Nova

By Wayne Shorter

Label: Blue Note Records
Released: 1997

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Odyssey of Iska

By Wayne Shorter

Label: Blue Note Records
Released: 1997

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Article: Album Review

Wayne Shorter: Super Nova

by Robert Spencer
May 1, 1997

It was the summer of 1969, flower power was in the air, conventional hard bop was in serious trouble, and Wayne Shorter wrought the hipfest Super Nova in the company of a gaggle of guitarists and percussionists. Super Nova , while typical in many ways of jazz in 1969, is by no means the ...

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Wayne Shorter: Odyssey of Iska

by Robert Spencer
May 1, 1997

Exotic percussion-based proto-World Music worked for Wayne Shorter on Super Nova, so he tried it again the next year (1970) on Odyssey of Iska. The sound is very similar but the lineup completely different: here Wayne plays tenor and soprano; unlike Super Nova, where he stuck exclusively to soprano. Dave Friedman plays vibes and ...

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