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Video: Medeski, Martin & Wood – Amber Gris

Jeffrey Greenblatt May 19, 2009 2 Comments

Medeski, Martin & Wood – Amber Gris

John Medeski – Radiolarian Era

Doug Collette May 4, 2009 No Comments

It should come as no surprise that, in conversation as in his playing, John Medeski is quick to respond and makes his points emphatically though never heavy handedly. As one third of Medeski Martin & Wood, the keyboardist has played an integral role in exploratory work that has rendered jazz ultra-contemporary while never losing sight (or grasp) of the genre’s roots. Like his two musical partners, Medeski has made the time to contribute to any number of side-projects over the years as both musician and producer, collaborating with The Word, The Campbell Brothers and The Will Bernard Group.

Medeski, Martin & Wood: Higher Ground, South Burlington, VT – 2/21/08

Joe Adler February 24, 2008 No Comments

Having just released a brand new album, the children’s themed “Let’s Go Everywhere”, it would be easy to think Medeski, Martin and Wood would be playing the Chuck E. Cheese circuit. Instead, this ever-evolving three- piece is focusing its energy on the ambitious goal of rewriting the “traditional” rules of touring.

The Wood Brothers: Club Passim, Cambridge, MA -1/21/2007

Andrew Bruss January 31, 2007 No Comments

On a Boston night, where the hometown New England Patriots were in the process of losing the AFC championship, the Wood Brothers were bringing their unique blend of folksy, jazzed out Americana to a small crowd at Club Passim.

DJ Logic – Crossover Flavor (INTERVIEW)

David Boffa July 17, 2006 No Comments

DJ Logic’s avant-turntablism instantly breathed some hip-hop swagger into the relatively straight-laced fusion scene in the late 90’s. Aside from his prolific remixes, Zen of Logic, Logic’s long awaited third album sees more daring collaborations with old friends, new faces and some noted Logic crossover moves.

The Glide 20: Our Top Albums Of 2004

Glide Staff December 9, 2004 No Comments

Just when you thought 2004 was a year full of so-so releases with a few random bright spots…Boom! Our ears were flooded with so much good stuff that all of sudden a Top 20 list became a serious challenge. But here we have it – our picks for the year’s best – The Glide 20 of 2004.

Medeski Martin & Wood 11/02/2004: Colony Cafe, Woodstock, NY

Joe Adler December 7, 2004 No Comments

This rare acoustic night showcased the heart of Medeski, Martin and Wood and how sometimes, all the bells and whistles, be they very cerebral to the MMW sound, should be silenced to simply breath in what music is all about in its natural and unaffected voice.