Results for "Will Vinson"

Article: JazzLife UK

Northern Ireland: Jazz is on the Rise

by Bruce Lindsay
January 2, 2011

In geographical terms, the island of Ireland is small: just 300 miles by 175 miles, with a population of around 6.2 million. Northern Ireland is smaller still: 1.8 million people in six counties in the north-east of the island. In the wide world of jazz the country rarely rates a mention. But Northern Ireland's jazz scene ...

Album

From Brooklyn With Love

By Orlando le Fleming

Label: Nineteen Eight Records
Released: 2010
Track listing: False Dilemma; From Brooklyn With Love; Inevitably; Rummaging For Significance; Enchantress; Deceptive Lizard.

Album

Stockholm Syndrome

By Will Vinson

Label: Criss Cross
Released: 2010
Track listing: Squeeze; Dear Old Stockholm; Late Lament; Dean Street Rundown; Icronic; You Wouldn't Forget Me; Everything I Love; Party of One; Show Type Tune.

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The World (Through My Shoes)

By Will Vinson

Label: Nineteen Eight Records
Released: 2010
Track listing: I Am James Bond; Dean Street Rundown; Limp of Faith; The End of a Love Affair; Philos o' Fur; Pretty Things; The World Through My Shoes.

News: Interview

Saxophonist Will Vinson Interviewed at All About Jazz...And More!

December 13, 2010

Like many musicians of his generation, growing up in the rock- and pop-dominated 1980s, saxophonist Will Vinson got his indoctrination to jazz from the sounds emanating from the stereo system in his home, hearing the likes of Dave Brubeck, Duke Ellington and Count Basie from his father's record collection. He took a liking to them. Especially ...

Article: Album Review

Will Vinson: The World (Through My Shoes)

by David Lighton
December 13, 2010

Recorded at Freddy's Back Room in Brooklyn, The World (Through My Shoes) marks alto saxophonist Will Vinson's first live release. The music, documented over two nights, offers a genuine portrait of a working band creating distinctive contemporary music. The core of the program is comprised of Vinson originals. His writing and arranging display ...

Article: Interview

Will Vinson: Planted and Growing in New York

by R.J. DeLuke
December 13, 2010

Like many musicians of his generation, growing up in the rock-and pop-dominated 1980s, saxophonist Will Vinson got his indoctrination to jazz from the sounds emanating from the stereo system in his home, hearing the likes of Dave Brubeck, Duke Ellington and Count Basie from his father's record collection. He took a liking to them. Especially Basie, ...

Video

Squeeze

Featuring the music of Will Vinson
Duration: 09:07
December 13, 2010

Will Vinson Quartet, performing "Squeeze," from Promises (Nineteen Eight, 2009), featuring: Will Vinson: alto saxophone; Aaron Parks: piano; Orlando Fleming: bass; Clarence Penn: drums. Taken from a performance in Ochsen, Switzerland in October, 2010.

Song of the Day

I Am James Bond

December 13, 2010

Album: The World (Through My Shoes)
By Will Vinson
Label: Nineteen Eight Records
Released: 2010
Duration: 09:44

Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With Jacob Wise

by AAJ Staff
November 26, 2010

Meet Jacob Wise:A native of Austin, Texas, guitarist Jacob Wise began playing in blues and jazz bands while a student at the University of Texas. His warm, contemporary guitar sound has been featured with a wide variety of Texan jazz artists. He is currently working on a master's degree in jazz performance at the ...