Category Archives: Jazz

Land of 1000 Listens

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

Forget hipsters, scenesters and taste makers…if you want an opinion on good music then you’re going to go with someone you trust.  It can be a friend, colleague or just someone who listens to a lot of music from a … Continue reading →

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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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Razl – Microscopic (2011, Martian Sheep)

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

WARNING!  Highly Infectious Guitar and Beyond Ridden Groove-A Thon! So reads the back of Microscopic by Spain’s Razl (AKA Raul Huelves).  I’m not one to argue with such a definitive statement, when you pop this sucker into your CD player … 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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Now Playing

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

Necrocomicon – Hot Dog Cart Hunger: (free download) ‘Black Metal’ versions of 80s hits…how can you go wrong? Bob Mould – The Calm Before The Storm, live 1991 (bootleg) King’s X – Montreal 9/29/2009 (bootleg) King’s X – Austin 8/1/1997 … Continue reading →

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Ben Allison – Action-Refraction (Palmetto, 2011)

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

What IS Jazz?  This is one of those questions that inevitably comes up whenever you get a few Jazz fans together.  No one ever asks ‘What is Rock?’ or ‘What is Folk?’  I mean I guess they do, but it … Continue reading →

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Now Playing

Posted on April 8, 2011 by

Jane’s Addiction – ‘End To The Lies’:  The first song released from their upcoming album The Great Escape Artist.  Available at Janesaddiction.com Jon Madof – Rashanim:  NY based guitarist/composer who has done a few records for John Zorn’s Tzadik label…this … Continue reading →

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John Zorn’s Masada Marathon 2011

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

March 30, 2011 8:00PM City Opera at Lincoln Center, NYC When I saw this event listed I figured there was no way I was going to be able to go.  I happened across a ticket giveaway contest from Relix magazine … Continue reading →

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Frank Macchia – Son Of Folk Songs For Jazzers (2010, Cacophony, Inc.)

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

Quick, name your top five Jazz artists.  Easy enough right?  Now name your top five Jazz composers…ok so maybe that’s a little harder because maybe you don’t pay attention to who wrote what.  Now name your top five arrangers…I said … Continue reading →

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