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Fantasy Jazz in 20-bit Glory: Red...
Fantasy Jazz continues its service to the jazz community with four appropriately remastered discs from the Prestige and Riverside labels.. Dallas Texas native Red Garland did not lead a recording session until August 17, 1956 when bassist Paul Chambers, drummer Art Taylor, and Garland entered Rudy Van Gelder's studio and recorded what would become ... (more)
One on one with Grammy-winning pianist Chick Corea
Chick Corea is a celebrated fusion pianist, keyboardist and composer whose work has molded modern jazz for more than five decades.
Sterling line-up will bring Joy
Once again Joburg will be jumping with swinging sounds when The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz hits town in August.
Something Else! sneak peek: Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock, Jack...
For most musicians and singers alike, mining those great American standards can only get you so far before it begins to sound tired and rote.
Quickie Review: Shuggie Otis' a
This is a great album. I have been waiting for this album to appear since the mid 1970's. It's the best album I have heard so far in 2013.
Miles Davis honored on West Side
Jazz legend Miles Davis performed the world over, but lived on W. 77th St. The site will soon be marked with a cultural medallion.
Straight-Ahead Wednesdays at Havana Hideout: Tom Regis Brings the Groove to Lake Worth
It's 11 p.m. on a pleasant early May evening at Havana Hideout in downtown LDub and Tom Regis and his boys are hitting a slow, bluesy version of "Mercy Mercy Mercy," the Joe Zawinul tune made famous by Cannonball Adderley.
Arve Henriksen: The Trumpet is My Pen
Norwegian trumpeter Arve Henriksen is one of a handful of creative upstarts, like trumpeters Nils Petter Molvr or Erik Truffaz , who are embracing electronics and the improvisational side of jazz in their music.
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Music Review: Oscar Pettiford - Lost Tapes
Bebop bassist Oscar Pettiford made his reputation playing with many of the cutting edge jazz artists of the '40s and '50s. An innovative force, his work with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell and a host of other jazz giants is often credited with expanding and extending the melodic range and solo possibilities of an instrument more often than not limited to the rhythm section. Late in the '40s, while recovering from a broken arm, he added the cello to his repertoire.
Sarah Vaughan: A New Box Set Revels In Glorious Imperfections
Singer Sarah Vaughan came up in the 1940s alongside bebop lions Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker , starting out in Earl Hines ' big band.
Sarah Vaughan: A New Box Set Revels In Glorious Imperfections
Singer Sarah Vaughan came up in the 1940s alongside bebop lions Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker , starting out in Earl Hines ' big band.
INTERVIEW/PROFILE: Jazz Musician of the Day: Kai Winding
As a sideman to bop's reigning kings ' Fats Navarro, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Tadd Dameron ' he was more a bridesmaid than a bride... Read more.
One on one with Chick Corea: The legendary pianist performs solo at Musikfest Cafe.
Chick Corea is a celebrated fusion pianist, keyboardist and composer whose work has molded modern jazz for more than five decades.
WTF?! Wednesdays: Anthony Braxton, "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat"
Loving covers of popular music is a grand jazz tradition. From blues vamps to show tunes to popular song of the day, jazz musicians have explored the harmonic opportunities found in pop music.
The super group that never was: Jimi Hendrix and Paul McCartney
In the world of rock music , there are few so great that massive amounts of people still speak of them decades later.
PECHANGA: Chris Botti entertains through private pain
With a set that included everything from Miles Davis to Michael Jackson, jazz trumpeter Chris Botti took the stage fir a sold out show at the Pechanga Theater Saturday, May 11.
SIR PAUL McCARTNEY missed out on the chance to form a supergroup with fellow music icons JIMI HENDRIX and MILES DAVIS in 1969 - because he was on holiday.
INTERVIEW/PROFILE: Jazz Musician of the Day: Gary Peacock
Bassist Gary Peacock has played a major role in the development of avant garde jazz.
Alex Wilson spent much of last year touring the world as musical director and featured pianist for Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela, and far from being drained by their frenetic musical pace and prodigious mileage, he has returned to his own music with conspicuous vigour.
Bruce Swedien, godfather of Twin Cities recording, returns home for one last album
The man with the white walrus mustache and ergonomic cane sat at the front of the Minneapolis recording studio he founded.