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Steve Wilson prepares for multi-night tribute to Joe Zawinul at the Jazz Standard in NYC, December 17-20, 2009.

NPR: Wilson is 'One of the Finest Saxophonists in the Business" JAZZIZ: 'An Especially Skilled and Sensitive Jazz Saxophonist" Acclaimed saxophonist Steve Wilson shifts from sideman to center-stage in the months ahead, with a series of events celebrating and honoring the work of jazz legends Joe Zawinul, Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Ornette ...

Although not yet 40, Christian McBride has already been canonized as one of the greatest bassists in jazz history, exalted for his dazzling virtuosity and idolized for his remarkable fluency in all genres.

Track Blues Chacarera Artist/Band Mika Pohjola, feat. Steve Wilson and Ben Monder Duration 04:16 Album Northern Sunrise Record Label BlueMusicGroup.com Description Northern Sunrise is a deep compositional and improvisational statement by New York recording veteran, pianist and composer Mika Pohjola.

Mika Pohjola is a Finnish-born jazz pianist and composer, who resides in New York City.

Michael Wolff Trio to Appear at The Kennedy Center, with Special Guest Steve Wilson Live Review: "All of the music felt very full and passionately alive" "Wolff proved to be one of the most engaging all-around performers in the entire jazz game" The acclaimed Michael Wolff Trio will have the honor of performing at The Kennedy Center in Washington, ...

New album Porcupine Tree The Incident Roadrunner Records 3 stars out of 5 Porcupine Tree began as a stage name for the musical activities of guitarist/singer Steve Wilson.

With Northern Sunrise , pianist Mika Pohjola steps into the space between old and new worlds.

The Incident Review Posted by Enrique on 09.16.2009 Ten albums into its career, Porcupine Tree releases its strongest work yet.

BANDLEADER CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE WITH HIS NEW QUINTET, INSIDE STRAIGHT OUT TODAY ON MACK AVENUE RECORDS '[Inside Straight] favors an in-the-tradition acoustic vibe and an attractive melange of blues forms, hummable originals stocked with meaty harmonies and sturdy improvisations that stick to the point." --Detroit Free Press 'McBride's quintet dubbed ...

One of the great things about going to jazz clubs like Ronnie Scott's is that there is always a chance of spotting the great jazz musicians of the future.

If ita s summer in Fayetteville, ita s time for jazz. The North Arkansas Jazz Society and radio station KUAF have pulled together an impressive concert line up for their annual summer jazz series.

Jazz lovers might be feeling some withdrawal pangs with the iconic Playboy Jazz Festival toe-tapping its way into our rearview mirror for another year.

On Jul 30 Steve will play the last concert in the Jazz in July Summer Festival , led by Bill Charlap, with Ray Drummond, Lewis Nash, Phil Woods, Jimmy Heath, Harry Allen, and Jimmy Greene.

Orchestral Debut to be Preceded by Quartet Show - Both Will Take Place at Vermont Mozart Festival Acclaimed saxophonist Steve Wilson has confirmed a pair of July appearances in Vermont which will showcase his versatility as a Classical and Jazz performer -- On July 25th, Wilson will make his orchestral debut with the Vermont Mozart Festival ...

Christian McBride's previous band was built to boogie, but his latest group is built to swing.