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Vangthanousone Bouaphanh: Lao Jazznova

by Ian Patterson
May 23, 2012

Cradling his Epiphone Emperor Regent as he stands against the backdrop of a Buddhist temple, guitarist Vangthanousone Bouaphanh cuts a dashing figure. Vangthanousone comes from the “Land of a Million Elephants," better known these days as Laos--a small, Buddhist/animist country sandwiched between Vietnam, China, Burma, Thailand and Cambodia. Vangthanousone may look like a star, but he's ...

Article: Bailey's Bundles

John Pizzarelli and Tessa Souter: Classical Mashups

by C. Michael Bailey
May 21, 2012

The improvisatory nature of jazz provides a myriad of ways to enhance and tweak both the arrangement and performance of the music's canon. One approach being tried is the interpolation of one harmonically or rhythmically related song into another. Guitarist/vocalist John Pizzarelli and vocalist Tessa Souter have produced just such projects in their recordingsDouble Exposure and ...

Article: Live Review

Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland 2012: Days 6-12

by Matt Marshall
May 11, 2012

Days 1-5 | Days 6-12 33rd Annual Tri-C JazzFest ClevelandCleveland, OhioApril 16-29, 2012 Chapter Index April 24: Ernie Krivda's Thunder From the Heartland April 25: Matt Wilson's Arts & Crafts April 26: The Jack DeJohnette Group April 27: David Sanborn Trio / Trombone Shorty April 28: Diana Krall April ...

Article: Album Review

Wes Montgomery: Echoes of Indiana Avenue

Read "Echoes of Indiana Avenue" reviewed by C. Michael Bailey

by C. Michael Bailey
April 29, 2012

In welcome fits of serendipity, the manuscripts of previously unknown European classical compositions are found in attics, old churches or forgotten libraries and brought to light with no little fanfare. In the United States, there is an equivalent situation with hitherto previously unissued jazz recordings being revealed in the most unlikely places. In a recent example, ...

News: Music Industry

Wes Montgomery: Holland, 1965

April 27, 2012

Touring in the Netherlands in April 1965 with Clark Terry, guitarist Wes Montgomery was captured in a studio warming up Dutch musicians for a radio show recorded later on that day. The tunes they used to limber up were I Love Blues, Nica's Dream and End of a Love Affair. Fortunately, the Dutch cameramen were warming ...

Article: Interview

Bobby Broom: Building a Legacy

by R.J. DeLuke
April 23, 2012

Guitarist Bobby Broom had a feel for music at a very young age. He was exposed first to clarinet and violin as a child, but they didn't have an impact on him. Eventually, an old guitar came through the household. It had four strings across an instrument with a small neck. “I didn't know ...

Article: Album Review

Wes Montgomery: Echoes of Indiana

Read "Echoes of Indiana" reviewed by AAJ Italy Staff

by AAJ Italy Staff
April 9, 2012

La ricerca di registrazioni inedite, perdute, connesse a fasi iniziali della carriera di un artista o a un passaggio fondamentale della storia del jazz, è una costante da sempre del collezionismo specializzato. Ha portato numerose gioie: si pensi in anni recenti alla scoperta di registrazioni live del quintetto di Parker e Gillespie Town Hall, New York ...

Article: Album Review

The Duke Robillard Jazz Trio: Wobble Walkin'

Read "Wobble Walkin'" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
April 4, 2012

Guitarist Duke Robillard may be widely praised for his blues bona fides, but calling him a blues guitarist is a bit limiting. While his work with Roomful of Blues and his stint with the Fabulous Thunderbirds have earned him a large fan base and some well-deserved respect in the blues and guitar communities, he's proven himself ...

Article: On and Off the Grid

Transitions: Musician To Artist, or Finding Your Own Voice

by Dom Minasi
March 22, 2012

Professional and amateur musicians come in all hats and sizes. There are classical, blues, jazz, country, rock musicians and musicians that specialize in all kinds of music. There are musicians from every corner of the world. If your definition of a musician is someone who: 1. Is a master of his/her instrument;2. Can ...

Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With Jan Wouter Oostenrijk

by AAJ Staff
March 22, 2012

Meet Jan Wouter Oostenrijk: Virtuoso Dutch guitarist Jan Wouter Oostenrijk completed his professional jazz guitar studies at the Conservatory of Amsterdam in 1995. He was part of successful Moroccan Rai formations. After this period he developed his own crossovers, where he combines North African music culture with his own roots. His music possesses energetic ...