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Ms. McPartland 22 Aug 2013 | 07:27 am
Marian McPartland has passed. The native of Slough, Great Britain, died Tuesday at the age of 95 after a good life of music and interviews, albums, CDs, concerts, supporting charitable causes and mak...
Broadcloth In New Haven, Cedar Walton Passes, and Steve Turre Makes 'Bones 21 Aug 2013 | 07:43 am
Broadcloth - the trio of Anne Rhodes (voice), Nathan Bontrager (cello), and Adam Matlock (accordion, recorders) - makes music unlike much of what you've heard. Blending composition with improvisation...
Big Ensemble, Daring Duo, and Soulful Trio 19 Aug 2013 | 07:50 am
Can't speak for other reviewers but I would think those of you who receive music from all over the world to review and/or write about love to be surprised, especially pleasantly. Such is the case wit...
Something Old, Something New, Something Live + Selected Shorts 15 Aug 2013 | 07:09 am
As I write this, the 2013 New Haven Jazz Festival (8/12-8/18) is in full flight with, at least, 4 events every night through Saturday (and one on Sunday.) The schedule is listed here - jazzhaven.org ...
"A Beauty So Glorious And Strange" 9 Aug 2013 | 08:21 am
In January of 2012, I was woefully unaware of Lorraine Feather and her music; then, "Tales of the Unusual" crossed my desk and my life changed...for the better. I dug into her website - www.lorrainefe...
Arresting Instrumental Music, More Words Magic + August Uncertainty 7 Aug 2013 | 07:31 am
For its 3rd release (and 1st for Thirsty Ear), Dawn of Midi - Aakaash Israni (bass), Amino Belyamani (piano) and Qasim Naqvi (percussion) - have created a fascinating and hypnotizing program that seem...
A Big Shorter Tribute + Da Bang Da Man 6 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
Wayne Shorter turns 80 years old this month (August 25); the music world has been celebrating all year long. He continues to perform, to compose, and to issue statements that may make you scratch you...
Monday in the Park with Will + Festivals in CT This August (Part 1) 5 Aug 2013 | 06:34 am
The penultimate concert in the Bushnell Park Monday Night Jazz series (sponsored by the Hartford Jazz Society) takes place this Monday - August 5 - and features the Will Calhoun Trio. Drummer Calhoun...
Altos for August 2 Aug 2013 | 04:38 pm
Saxophonist/composer Patrick Cornelius has a new CD, "Infinite Blue", his second for the London, England-based Whirlwind Recordings. For this release, the native of San Antonio, Texas, works with new ...
Newport Jazz Weekend is Upon Us 1 Aug 2013 | 06:46 pm
The Newport Jazz Festival is this weekend (Aug. 3 and 4) taking place on 3 different stages at the historic Fort Adams Park (as is has since 1954 - with 10 years away in New York City from 1972-1981)....
