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Nate, UK Hip-Hop sensation
By John Stevenson Like a Brazilian soccer superstar, UK hip-hop sensation, Nate, goes by just a single moniker. His music and urgent poetic flow sweeps up a whole host of influences in the rhythmic undertow. Jazz, reggae, rock, South African music, and drum’n’bass, are among the myriad genres showcased in his art. The 27-year-old grew
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Liner notes for STRIKE UP THE BAND CDby Tom ChesekDeep in the heart of New Jersey, just 30 miles from Times Square and a shell’s throw from the Atlantic Ocean, there’s a happening little town called Red Bank. A destination town; where folks flock to the many shops, restaurants, bars, parks and theaters that have
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Glenn Astarita Similar to the touring be-bop all-stars of yesteryear, the post-modern sensibilities of today’s improvising musicians often derail semblances of the tried and true. This drummer-less quartet featuring prominent improvisers, generate progressive jazz-based undertones and semi-controlled interactions, largely entrenched within avant-garde type persuasions. Here, the band is captured at a live venue during New
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Harry Allen, “Rhythm On The River”
By: Edward Blanco Internationally-recognized recording artist Harry Allen is an award-winning tenor saxophonist with over thirty albums to his credit. Rhythm On The River is his third recording on the Dutch Challenge Records label, and as per Challenge executive Chris Ellis’s opinion, “we think it’s his best yet and that is saying something.” A water-themed
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Bob Sheppard, “Close Your Eyes”
By: Edward Blanco One of the top-tier saxophonists of our time, Bob Sheppard is not just one of the finest musicians in Los Angeles; he is a jazz luminary with an international reputation. Close Your Eyes not only brings to the fore Sheppard’s talents as a composer and arranger, but his incredible skills as a
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Lama “Oneiros” CD-2012 Clean-Feed Records
Glenn Astarita With her impressive 2011 debut as a leader “Devil’s Dress” (TOAP Music) and involvement in various European projects, highly-educated trumpeter Susana Santos Silva looms as a nascent voice within progressive-jazz circles. Here, the Portuguese artist works within the trio format. It’s a democratic engagement modeled on structure and deft expressionism akin to a
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Shows
SONiC – Sounds of a New Century A Festival of 21st Century Music by Composers Age 40 and Under LAUNCHES at Carnegie Hall on Friday, October 14, 2011 with American Composers Orchestra’s Season Opening Concert featuring Five World Premieres TWO FREE SONiC SMARTPHONE APPS NOW AVAILABLE: Thicket: SONiC (iPhone/iPad) & UrbanRemix (iPhone/Droid) PLUS RE:SOUND – a partnership with WQXR’s Q2 Music www.SONiCfestival.org New York, NY (September 28, 2011) — SONiC – Sounds of a
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Stix Hooper Back in the Groove Internationally renowned drummer/composer/producer/entrepreneur, Stix Hooper, returns to the stage in a rare appearance, acknowledging and sharing his music —as well as his myriad of unique experiences gained over his eclectic musical career. Hooper is a multiple Grammy nominee and a recipient of many national and international awards and citations. He is considered to be one
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Reprise Records Presents Highlights From The Duo’s Unprecedented, Sold-Out Jazz at Lincoln Center Performances; Also Features Special Guest Appearance By Taj Mahal Available September 13 On CD And CD/DVD LOS ANGELES – New York City’s premier jazz venue got the blues last April when Wynton Marsalis and Eric Clapton performed together in Rose Theater at
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CLARINETIST DAVID KRAKAUER – Plays Zorn Part of DK55 – a concert series celebrating David Krakauer’s 55th Birthday Sunday, October 2 at 8pm Drom | 85 Avenue A between 5th & 6th | NYC Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door; $15 for students at 212.777.1157 or www.dromnyc.com David Krakauer: www.davidkrakauer.com Watch David Krakauer on YouTube: www.youtube.com/davidkrakauermusic “a breathtakingly flamboyant
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Karl Berger’s Stone Workshop Orchestra 7:15 PM REHEARSAL/WORKSHOP 9:00 PM PERFORMANCE Every Monday at The Stone beginning September 12th On Monday, September 12, 2011, Karl Berger’s Stone Workshop Orchestra begins a new season at The Stone – the John Zorn-founded downtown performance space for avant-garde and experimental music ( corner of Ave C and East 2nd Street ). Themes by the likes of
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