Blue Note Records has announced the continuation of the Classic Vinyl Reissue Series, which presents affordable 180g vinyl reissues in standard packaging that are mastered by Kevin Gray and manufactured at Optimal. The pressings are
Most would consider Joey DeFranceso (Joey D.) the premier organist in jazz. Followers are also aware of his skills on trumpet and of course, other keyboards. Now he’s added another
Perusing the colorful and detailed double-fold package of Chick Corea Akoustic Band Live, it’s as if the late keyboardist/composer were still alive. And while it’s a cliche to say his
Saying ‘alto saxophone and strings’ to even casual jazz fans will likely have them mentioning Charlie Parker’s immortal Charlie Parker with Strings. To many who play the alto sax that
Guitarist John Scofield is no stranger to collaboration, having played with monumental artists like Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and Phil Lesh, to name a few. Yet, out of all the
Glide jazz writer Doug Collette takes a quick look at recent recordings from Stan Killian, Benny Green, Giovanni Moltoni, Robert Hurst and Samuel Barber Quartet.
It is the little label that could, Arhoolie Records, and all because one man had a passion for music that was rich and soulful, the kind of music that you feel deep down inside and that causes an uproar in your equilibrium. Whether it was coming from the Deep South or the Texas border, if it intrigued Chris Strachwitz, then he was off and running to the source – even when he didn’t have a nickel to his name. It was that kind of absorbing passion that led the German transplant to record musicians like Lightnin’ Hopkins and Clifton Chenier while others were busy rocking and rolling to Buddy Holly and The Beatles.
Anyone who’s seen drummer Russ Lawton and keyboardist Ray Paczkowski participate in any of their various and sundry projects (TAB, Strangefolk, Vorcza, Grippo Funk Band, Dave Matthews & Friends) knows what stylish musicians they are. Now, however, formally united as the duo Soule Monde, Ray and Russ are bringing their skills to a whole other level and they made this small club seem like it was situated on Bourbon St instead of just off the main street of the smallest city in the US.
Jazz pianist Dave Brubeck has passed away at age 91.
Guitarist Scott Murawski (Max Creek, Mike Gordon, BK3) discusses plans for 2013 and much more.
