Bobby Lewis defines groove as follows: "to enjoy oneself intensely; to interact harmoniously; a pronounced enjoyable rhythm; and an exciting experience." A musician with "i…
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Willie Pickens turned 75 in April of 2006, but don't let his age fool you; this music is fresh and very much alive. And don't let the idea of "sacred music in a jazz settin…
18 May
Mysterious by Joe Haider
While American audiences are probably not familiar with Joe Haider, he is no newcomer to jazz. To get an idea of how seasoned Joe Haider is, the last record he made under h…
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06 Feb
Misconception by Ted Hogarth Collective
Monday, 06 February 2006
Published in Straight-Ahead / Classic - CD Reviews
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This is the sophomore release from Ted Hogarth, but the debut for the Ted Hogarth Collective, his new ensemble format. A long-time member of the powerful Chicago Jazz Ensem…
While jazz is still rightly described as a uniquely American art form, the fact that it is now a fully international musical language is evidenced brilliantly by Yoko Miwa,…
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