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Joe Lovano: Dewey Said (Rating: 90/100) posted in Music October 13, 09In explaining the origins of “Dewey Said,” a track from Joe Lovano’s second Soul Note release, Village Rhythm, the sa...
Paul Bley: Walking Woman (Rating: 92/100) posted in Music November 10, 08Vicious. That's the word. With Eddie Gomez and Milford Graves holding down the low end, Sun Ra's not-so-secret weapon...
John Coltrane: Ascension - Edition II (Rating: 89/100) posted in Music November 06, 07It’s difficult (and maybe pointless) to choose between the two 40-minute versions of “Ascension” that are included on...
This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: TWELVE ESSENTIAL JOHN COLTRANE PERFORMANCES
John Coltrane (1926-1967) started out as a promising straight-ahead bop player who served under Thelonious Monk, Mile...
Davis, Miles (Miles Dewey III) posted in Encyclopedia April 18, 08Miles Davis, artwork by Michael Symonds Trumpeter Miles Davis was a symbol to many, and not ...
Paul Bley: Batterie (Rating: 91/100) posted in Music November 17, 08Carla Bley has had a career-long flair for writing theatrical pieces that sometimes sound like they should accompany ...
OctoJAZZarian Profile: Clark Terry posted in Features and Interviews January 11, 08For the first time in jazz’s brief century, many leading artists are staying active beyond their 8th decade. Oct...
Murphy, Paul posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07Murphy, Paul, drummer; b. Worcester, MA, 25 January 1949. He studied music, percussion, and timpani for 9 years wi...
Garrison, Jimmy (James Emory) posted in Encyclopedia September 22, 08Bassist Jimmy Garrison’s extensive timbre, concrete pulse and imaginative bass lines made important contributions to ...
Berardi, Sangeeta Michael posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07Berardi, Sangeeta Michael, guitarist; b. Waterbury, CT, 2 September 1939. He began playing guitar at age ten, and gig...
Howard, Noah posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07Howard, Noah, alto saxophone, also tenor saxophone, voice, composer; b. New Orleans, LA, 6 April 1943. He studied mus...
Cobham, Billy (William) posted in Encyclopedia September 18, 09Drummer Billy Cobham came of age during the late 1960s and early 1970s as one of the premier drummers in jazz fusion....
Blackwell, Ed (Edward) posted in Encyclopedia July 18, 08When saxophonist Ornette Coleman was once asked which drummer best fit his quartet, he replied: “Blackwell, who playe...
New Jazz Bios: From Buddy Bolden to Sun Ra posted in The Jazz.com Blog January 15, 09Hidden away in the inner recesses of jazz.com is our ambitious Encyclopedia Project. Dozens of contributors have b...
In Conversation With Jack DeJohnette posted in Features and Interviews June 15, 09By Ted Panken ...
Sirone (Norris Sirone Jones) posted in Encyclopedia August 20, 09Bassist Sirone’s expressive lyricism, formidable tone and exemplary technique highlight the importance of musiciansh...
Winding, Kai (Chresten) posted in Encyclopedia May 20, 09Trombonist Kai Winding adapted the bebop language to his instrument, and in doing so expanded its harmonic function...
THE DOZENS posted in Miscellaneous Pages December 01, 07In African-American tradition, "the dozens" is an informal exchange filled with ribaldry, taunting and clever put dow...
Oliver, Joe 'King' posted in Encyclopedia July 17, 08Cornetist Joe Oliver blew the blues through brass, and helped bring bottom-up swing to New Orleans at the turn of the...
Hinton, Milt (Milton John) posted in Encyclopedia June 18, 09Bassist Milt Jackson advanced the role of the bassist in a jazz ensemble by performing with a keen rhythmic intellect...
In Conversation with Mike Stern posted in Features and Interviews October 02, 09By Ted Panken ...
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