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Wynton Marsalis: The Ways of Love (Rating: 93/100) posted in Music August 03, 09

Marsalis's evocative writing for the score of the 1990 film Tune in Tomorrow was a further indication of his progress...

Wynton Marsalis: In This House, On This Morning (Rating: 93/100) posted in Music January 23, 09

There are many tempting pigeonholes in which to place this 2-hour work by Mr. Marsalis. You could call it his perso...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: EARLY VINTAGE WYNTON MARSALIS

Wynton Marsalis may be the most frequently discussed musician in jazz, but also among the least well understood. ...

Pierce, Bill (William Watson) posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Pierce, Bill (William Watson), saxophonist and educator; b. Hampton, VA, 25 September 1948. (He is often called Billy...

Marsalis, Wynton (Learson) posted in Encyclopedia March 18, 09

The entire history of jazz trumpet is present in Wynton Marsalis's sound. His style is rooted in an impeccable, class...

Wynton Marsalis: The Majesty of the Blues (The Puheeman Strut) (Rating: 97/100) posted in Music June 15, 08

This performance marks a major turning point in the career of Wynton Marsalis. Before this recording, Marsalis was a...

This track review is included in: THE DOZENS: EARLY VINTAGE WYNTON MARSALIS

Wynton Marsalis may be the most frequently discussed musician in jazz, but also among the least well understood. ...

Swartz, Brian (Davidson) posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Swartz, Brian (Davidson), trumpet; b. Wichita Falls, TX, 16 December 1967. Father was in US Air Force so his famil...

Moshe, Ras posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Moshe, Ras, tenor, alto and soprano saxes, flute, bass clarinet; b. Brooklyn, NY, 22 March 1968. He grew up in Brookl...

Rosnes, Renee posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Rosnes, Renee, piano; b. Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, 24 March 1962. She was the youngest of three adopted girls and...

Beaudry, Paul (Thomas) posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Beaudry, Paul (Thomas), bassist, composer, educator; b. San Francisco, CA, 3 July 1972.  Growing up in South San...

Colligan, George (George Harrington Colligan IV) posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Colligan, George [George Harrington Colligan IV], pianist; b. Summit, NJ, 29 December 1969. Grew up in Columbia, Mary...

Valega, Vinson posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Valega, Vinson, drummer, composer, b. Silver Spring, MD, 12 March 1965. He grew up in Olney, MD. His father is Thomas...

Swell, Steve (Stephen David) posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Swell, Steve (Stephen David), trombonist, composer, poet, painter; b. Newark, NJ, 6 December 1954 (Presbyterian Hospi...

In Conversation With Chick Corea posted in Features and Interviews June 30, 09

By Ted Panken                 ...

In Conversation with Steve Kuhn posted in Features and Interviews September 11, 09

By Ted Panken                 ...

Stiles, Joan (Lillian Silver). posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Stiles, Joan (Lillian Silver), pianist, arranger, teacher; b. Brooklyn, NY, 1 June 1954.  Studied piano as a ...

Piltzecker, Ted posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Piltzecker, Ted, vibraphone, composer, educator; b. Passaic, NJ, 22 May 1950 He grew up in Fair Lawn, NJ and recei...

Demsey, David B. posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Demsey, David B., saxophonist, author, educator; b. 7 April 1955. He was married in 1980 and has one daughter, born 1...

In Conversation with Karrin Allyson posted in Features and Interviews February 15, 08

by Marissa Dodge Editor’s Note: As part of jazz.com's focus on jazz vocalists this month, we are delighted to pr...

Goldsby, John (Mark) posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Goldsby, John (Mark), bass, composer, educator; b. Louisville, KY, 10 December 1958. His parents are Hugh Goldsby and...

Ramo, Michele posted in Encyclopedia October 18, 07

Ramo, Michele, 7 string nylon fingerstyle jazz guitarist, jazz violinist, composer, educator; b. Mazara Del Vallo, Si...

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