May 29, 2008 | Charles Lloyd Blog
Copenhagen Jazz Festival, July 4 to 13, 2008
Subsequent Lloyd quartet pianists have included Michel Petrucciani, Bobo Stenson, Brad Mehldau, and Geri Allen.
George Schuller's Circle Wide: Like Before, Somewhat After
George Schuller's Circle Wide Playscape Recordings It's now some thirty-one years since the demise of Keith Jarrett's 'American Quartet,' uniting Ornette Coleman alumni Dewey Redman and Charlie Haden with ... via All About Jazz
CHOOSE TO FIND "exhibits some of the most spirited and accessible jazz sounds...breaking new compositional ground." -Northeast Performer Led by pianist Todd Marston, Choose to Find is an instrumental "power ... via Internet Archive
Comedian Don Rickles is 82. Naturalist Sir David Attenborough is 82. Singer Toni Tennille is 68. via Asbury Park Press Online
Jessica Williams: Tatum's Ultimatum
Blue & Red Records Rule Number 1 of writing a music review: try to be at least half as creative and spontaneous as the music at hand. via All About Jazz
Ulf Wakenius: Love is Real: Ulf Wakenius Plays the Music of Esbjorn Svensson
While the recent proliferation of piano trios has proven the pop/rock world can provide plenty of grist for jazz exploration, few are as successful as e.s.t. in writing instantly memorable original material ... via All About Jazz
Enrico Pieranunzi / Marc Johnson / Joey Baron, Featuring Kenny Wheeler: As Never Before
Enrico Pieranunzi / Marc Johnson / Joey Baron, Featuring Kenny Wheeler Cam Jazz Pianist Enrico Pieranunzi isn't the only artist influenced by Kenny Wheeler's classic Gnu High . via All About Jazz
Jarrett hits 25, a Hipp aunt, $2 pirates, Germany in Harlem and cozy Paris clubs
“I think the artist should decide when and how to give away his music.”
Twenty-five years ago this January, pianist Keith Jarrett formed his trio with bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Jack DeJohnette. via All About Jazz
“Landscapes Suite - for Saxophone & Orchestra.”
Tenor saxophonist/composer/arranger Frank Macchia has made a significant album that follows-up his Grammy -nominated Emotions . via All About Jazz
CD/Download Release: Accomplished Performance Artist Solidad Decosta...
“Equal parts Brecht and Ornette with a dash of Keith Jarrett”
Musician/performer/media artist solidad decosta has released her first album of solo piano improvisations. via All About Jazz
CD reviews: German sessions offer innovative sounds
“Soul is not the color of your skin”
Kristjan Randalu and Bodek Janke If it is the ultimate compliment to suggest an improvising pianist is playing in a Keith Jarrett manner, then Kristjan Randalu can begin celebrating. via PittsburghLIVE.com
Marc Copland: New York Trio Recordings Vol. 2: Voices
There is always room for one more piano trio when the leader, pianist Marc Copland, comes out of the modal school of Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett. via All About Jazz
Jazz this week: Brad Mehldau, "Cabaret In Blue" kicks off with Anita Rosamond, and more
While this week's menu of jazz and creative music offerings isn't quite as extensive as last week's, there's still some good stuff to be heard out there on St. via St. Louis Jazz Notes
Dewey Redman Quartet -- The Struggle Continues
While he'll likely be remembered more as an avant-garde/free player, Dewey Redman was equally at home with a jazz waltz or a soulful blues as he was more experimental fare. via All About Jazz
Blogcritics
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Blogcritics
Quickies: Stephen Stills, Keith Jarrett, Ethan Keller
Two current and one former singer-songwriters.
This installment of "Quickies" actually boasts some more diversity than the last one. As in some (gasp) singer-songwriter records! Sandwiched in between is a jazz icon, who like the first entry, recorded some folk-rock back in 1968. Thankfully, he eventually chose the right genre. The last guy is in a similar position today as the first guy was in... Read more
Keith Jarrett / Gary Peacock / Jack DeJohnette -- My Foolish Heart
Keith Jarrett / Gary Peacock / Jack DeJohnette ECM Records Despite suggestions by some that, now nearing the quarter century mark, it's time for pianist Keith Jarrett's Standards Trio to hang up its hat for ... via All About Jazz