Category Archives: All About Jazz

Now Playing: 2012 pt. 1

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

Every year I promise myself I’ll be better at keeping track of my listening habits.  Why should 2012 be any different?  Well here we go… Uri Caine Trio – Siren (Winter & Winter, 2011) I’ve been a fan of Uri’s … Continue reading →

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Ancient To The Future: The Wisdom Of Milford Graves

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

Jazz fan?  Drummer?  Musician?  Scientist? Curious?  If you answered yes to any of these questions then take a look at the official trailer for Ancient To The Future: The Wisdom Of Milford Graves.  This documentary was directed by William DuVall … Continue reading →

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RIP Saundra Hummer

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

Sandi Hummer August 10, 1938 – April 13, 2011 I just learned about the death of a dear friend.  A woman I never met or even spoke to, yet shared many a conversation. Sandi was a regular poster on the … Continue reading →

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Selling Music in the Internet Age

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

This is a neat and concise article about selling your music in the Internet Age from Pim van Tol via Ethan Iverson’s blog Do The Math. Cracks In The Wall That Separate Us

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The NYC Jazz Club Experience at Home

Posted on February 25, 2011 by

Do you want to have that NYC Jazz Club Experience without the hassle and expense of traveling to the big city?  Of course you do and I’ve got just the thing.  Smalls Jazz Club in NYC has an audio archive … Continue reading →

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Esperanza Spalding Is Good For Jazz, Period.

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

By now many of you have heard that Esperanza Spalding beat Justin Bieber (among others) for Best New Artist at this year’s Grammy Awards.  Hopefully most of you have taken the time to find out who she is.  If you … Continue reading →

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Jazz Stamps

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

Coming in March 2011! I found these on the artist Paul Rogers’ blog while scouring a graphic design site.  It’s always great to see Jazz getting some mainstream press and recognition.  Paul’s artwork is beautiful as well. Enjoy: http://drawger.com/paulrogers/?article_id=11778

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Jazz: A Life Story Part 1

Posted on October 1, 2009 by

OK here goes. I’ve been contemplating this for a while and I guess I should just get it all out there now. It’s cliche to say ‘What Is Jazz?’ but it’s an important thing to think about for those who … Continue reading →

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