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Kyle Bruckmann “On Procedural Grounds” CD-2012 New World Records
Glenn Astarita New World Records is a New York City-based organization that specializes in the modern classical space, highlighting works by avant-garde composer John Cage and others. Every so often the label releases a progressive-jazz or in this case, a new music and largely unclassifiable program by experimentalist, composer and improviser Kyle Bruckmann. Featuring members
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Weather Report/The Jaco Years “The Complete Columbia Albums Collection”/Jazztrenzz
Karl Stober JJA Director John Ford once stated through his character Maxwell Scott in “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” that, “When the legend becomes fact, print the legend”, and why not, as it ignites inspiration to those whom embrace its mystique and drama. Legends have a way rebirthing old chapters to new. Thus the
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Santana The Early San Francisco Years-Anthology ’68-’69
Carlos Santana is a name synonymous with rock, Latin and blues music. He is a hero to millions of Latinos and inspiring guitar players worldwide. Santana’s influence ranges far and wide and the music he has produced since the 60s continues to gain a seemingly endless fan base. Santana had some very important formative years
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Chad Wackerman – Dreams Nightmares and Improvisations – CD-2012 Independent
Glenn Astarita As a young man, drummer Chad Wackerman was hired by Frank Zappa, which is no minor achievement. With his notoriously difficult charts, Zappa commanded the best from his musicians while running a tight ship along the way. Since then, Wackerman has become an in-demand session artist within progressive-rock, jazz-fusion, and jazz idioms amid
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Yelena Eckemoff, FORGET-me-NOT – L & H Production, 2012
by Geannine Reid Russian pianist Yelena Eckemoff has long been adored by the ECM follower, her working relationships with many likeminded artists such artists as Peter Erskine and, more recently, Marilyn Mazur with her latest endeavor, FORGET-me-NOT, which delightfully features Tord Gustavsen recruit Mats Eilertsen on bass, rounds out the trio perfectly. Sonically pastoral beauty
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Lisa Hilton/ American Impressions (2012 Ruby Slippers Productions)
Karl H. Stober Under the influence of numerous safari’s in my career with Ms. Hilton, fourteen to be exact, one thing is certain, the Lioness of Jazz still remains untamed and wild in the ivory jungle. Her techniques never stoic, melodies seldom droll, and rhythms never without mental stimuli; Ms. Hilton continues to morph into
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Shows
Jeff Richman, Chad Wackerman, Jeff Babko and Neil Stubenhaus at The Baked Potato Saturday April 14, 2012 at 9:00pm This is a line up you have to hear. Come on out and hear some unbelievable musicians perform. We’ll touch on a little bit of everything so get there early. In fact, you might want to order your tickets in advance at www.thebakedpotato.com or (818) 980-1615. Hope to see you there. Jeff
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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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