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Alexander Zonjic
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November 2004 - After a lull of over three years, flutist Alexander Zonjic has released his newest CD called Seldom Blues, which is also the name of Zonjic's jazz supper club in downtown Detroit's Renaissance Center. He says, "It opened back in June of 2004 with a lot of fanfare. My friend Bob James came in and Peter White came in and...
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Artist Interview by Norm Breest
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Josh Workman
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November 2004 - The one thing that seems to be the missing link between jazz and entertainment is the one thing Josh Workman uses as a tool to melt contemporary jazz, rockabilly, blues, rock and pop into something new-- something vital and vibrant: It’s fun.
“Jumpin’ at the Border,” (Tetrachord Music) gives it all away and spits out a promise that guitar...
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Artist Interview by Michael Arens
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Mike Longo
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November 2004 - Uplifting and vibrant is this "Oasis" of rhythmic jazz. Mike Longo and Consolidated Artists Productions have put forth another extraordinary piece of musical delights to add to the jazz culture. Released in 2004, Longo and the New York State of the Art Jazz Ensemble capture the many faces, moods, and inner emotions of what jazz should be to...
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Artist Interview by Karl Stober
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Rebecca Martin
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November 2004 - Rebecca Martin doesn’t worry too much about fitting into any single category.
She’s too busy making music, whether it’s a fresh take on old standards or writing her own original, intimate tunes.
The singer-songwriter is showing that she can do both with equal grace and skill.
The Maine native proved to be an innovative interpreter of jazz standards with her acclaimed...
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Artist Interview by Donna Kimura
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Peter Cincotti
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November 2004 - With his new album On The Moon (Concord), rising star Peter Cincotti manages to avoid the dreaded “sophomore slump”, place his unique personal stamp on a label already filthy rich with great jazz artists, and sets the stage for making him a household name in the upcoming months. The way the 21-year-old New Yorker tells it, the main...
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Artist Interview by Charles Sudo
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Ozomatli
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November 2004 - The social and political climate has changed considerably in the time between Ozomatli’s 2001 long-player Embrace the Chaos and this year’s Street Signs, but to listen to guitarist/vocalist Raul “El Bully” Pacheco explain the band’s approach to music remains the same.
“This group’s existence is about freedom”, Pacheco explained in a recent phone interview. “Musically and lyrically we have...
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Artist Interview by Charles Sudo
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Joel Dorn
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November 2004 - No wonder seasoned professional producer, Joel Dorn, keeps on winning those Grammy Awards—He’s experienced, he’s intuitive, and he’s comfortable with himself.
It takes years for each of us to find our “self.” Dorn has done that. It shows in his work and in his relatedness with others. Maybe that’s why Aces Back To Back, the Bobby Darin...
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Artist Interview by Nina Goodrich
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Adam Rafferty
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November 2004 - Jazz is very much like a tree, with numerous branches reaching out, allowing it to finally define it’s identity. However, without that artiste to water and nurture it, the identity is lost and it’s existence becomes meaningless. Adam Rafferty is one of those few artistes’ who waters and nurtures growth into jazz every time he touches a string, or...
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Artist Interview by Karl Stober
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Manhattan Transfer
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November 2004 - Four gifted artists, four separate styles, but together they will always be one of the industries most flamboyant, charismatic, feel good architects of song to hit the circuit in the past three decades. Some may feel that the Manhattan Transfer had their day in the sun and may be setting for them now. How misguided these poor, unfocused...
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Artist Interview by Karl Stober
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Renee Marie
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November 2004 - With each album, Rene Marie proves herself to be one of the most daring vocalists around. She is fearless in singing about difficult situations or tackling a diverse songbook.
Her newest release, “Serene Renegade,” may be her most uncompromising, yet. Marie takes listeners on a journey of her life with nine original songs about herself and her family. She...
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Artist Interview by Donna Kimura
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Ray Charles
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- If the study of mythology has taught us anything, it’s that legends have the most meaning when they have an ending. Would the Norse Gods be half as glorious without the knowledge of the final Ragnorok? Would Homer’s Odyssey be the same without the eventual homecoming? This year saw the passing of one of American music’s...
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Artist Interview by Alexander M. Stern
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Chris Botti
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October 2004 - When I Fall in Love is a soundtrack of romance, love and life. What you will hear is the graduation of a master musician into another realm. Botti takes listeners on a tantalizing journey of lushly interpreted standards from the past and present. Backed by the London Session Orchestra, Botti creates an aura of romance that...
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Artist Interview by Cheryl Hughey
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Erin Bode
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September 2004 - In the world of jazz, there are often two kinds of vocalists - the ones who sing and the ones who speak to the heart. It’s the singers who irresistibly whisper to your soul that you remember. Listen to Erin Bode and you’ll soon realize she’s someone you won’t forget.
The youngest of four children, Bode grew...
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Artist Interview by Cheryl Hughey
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Marion Meadows
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September 2004 - Saxophonist Marion Meadows has considered himself somewhat of a rebel in the past few years. He says, "I have been rebelling against contemporary jazz music becoming so homogenized. That was one of my biggest fears, not just for me, but for the integrity and the life of this genre of music. I felt it was in jeopardy of consuming...
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Artist Interview by Norm Breest
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Norman Brown
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August 2004 - Guitarist Norman Brown is very glad to have received a Grammy award in 2003 for the Best Pop Instrumental for his CD Just Chillin'. In 2004, George Harrison won the award posthumously for Marwa Blues, which Brown feels made his award in 2003 more important because of the voting. He says, "The Grammy’s were so fair. Everybody felt like...
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Artist Interview by Norm Breest
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Doc Powell
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August 2004 - Doc Powell is a guitarist who started as a session musician and worked on projects ranging from radio and TV commercials, to movie soundtracks and live studio recording. During that time, he performed with such other session musicians like bassist/producer Marcus Miller, drummer Yogi Horton and pianist Kenny Kirkland. Powell was in demand at the time and says his...
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Artist Interview by Norm Breest
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David Becker
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July 2004 - For over 20 years, guitarist/composer David Becker has continued to define himself as one of the best and most unique voices in contemporary jazz guitar. Combining diverse influences and a passion for the new and different, Becker's latest CD "Where's Henning?" reflects his gifts as a player and composer, and his ability to play for the present while always...
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Artist Interview by Fred Gerantab
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Rex Rideout
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- Forever, For Always, For Luther is the project of the year, undertaken by producer Rex Rideout as his tribute of love to the world famous Luther Vandross.
Crossing all boundaries musically, emotionally and culturally, as he crooned his way into the hearts and souls of listeners around the globe for more than twenty years, Luther became a household word. ...
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Artist Interview by Nina Goodrich
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Gerald Albright
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July 2004 - Gerald Albright has what many artists dream of—staying power, with an attitude!
Playing all the saxes: tenor, alto, soprano and baritone is only part of the magnificent picture. Albright also plays the flute, …flute and electric bass. Being this versatile is quite a fete. To stay in demand across the country and around the world, year after...
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Artist Interview by Nina Goodrich
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George Braith
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July 2004 - Saxophonist George Braith is an enduring product of the 1960’s Blue Note jazz team, recording three albums for the Blue Note label from 1963 to 1964 and Prestige in 1966. Currently the famous jazz label has reissued the classic George Braith double CD box set The Complete Blue Note Sessions. The inventor of the Braithophone, two different horns (straight...
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Artist Interview by Pat A. Robinson
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Boney James
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July 2004 - Pure, the ninth Warner Bros. album from saxophonist Boney James, is aptly named. It's pure in spirit, vision and in the grooves.
Often criticized by jazz purists for his smooth, R&B-influenced vibes, James keeps right on going, producing one hit album after another. The new album, due for release in August, his first as his own producer. In the process,...
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Artist Interview by Woodrow Wilkins Jr.
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Al Jarreau
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July 2004 - Singer Al Jarreau has been known as a pop singer, a soul singer and a blues singer. However, for the longest time, he has always wanted to show that he is a jazz singer as well. His newest dynamite release Accentuate the Positive brings Jarreau into the jazz idiom with a style all his own. He...
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Artist Interview by Norm Breest
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Yoko Miwa
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June 2004 - On the shores of the Inland Sea lies the rich culture and gateway to Japan fervently referred to as Kobe. Embracing the panache of its traditional homes, gardens and temples, Kobe has much to share with those who choose to experience its ambiance. However, one vibrant blossom yet to capture her full potential, but well on her way, is...
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Artist Interview by Karl Stober
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Jimmy Haslip
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June 2004 - What would you call a world famous, energetic, enthusiastic, totally engaged musical genius, who has written, played and produced for more than 25 years? You could call him Pro. Or, you could call him Ace. Or, you could call him by name—Jimmy Haslip.
For some, the name Haslip is synonymous with Yellowjackets. But, for many, master...
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Artist Interview by Nina Goodrich
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Karrin Allyson
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June 2004 - One of the most adventurous singers around, Karrin Allyson once again does the unexpected.
On her latest CD, the Grammy-nominated performer revisits the music that she listened to while growing up in Omaha. “Wild For You” (Concord Records) features songs by Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Elton John, Jimmy Webb and Melissa Manchester. But, don’t expect straightforward covers. Allyson and...
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Artist Interview by Donna Kimura
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