Thursday, November 30, 2017

Happy birthday to #BillyHart

Steve Miller and Jimmie Vaughan ....

drummer #MarkGuiliana listens to

Ronnie Spector Discusses .....

Remembering #GatoBarbieri

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#JoStafford / Jo + Jazz

by Steven A. Cerra
Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Jo Stafford, died on July 16, 2008, aged 90. She not only had one of the most pure, wide-ranging voices in American popular song - adored by wartime servicemen, who dubbed her “GI Jo” - but also the ability to parody appalling, off-key vocalizing under the guises of Darlene Edwards and Cinderella G Stump.

She first came to notice as one of the Pied Pipers group which backed Frank Sinatra on his early recordings with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra in the late 1930s, and she made a decisive retirement in the early 1960s.

Her wartime fame might suggest an American Vera Lynn, but admirers thought her possessed of greater range, wit and subtlety.

It was a style neither cool nor jazz, but nor was it bland; and if not exactly seething, she was certainly not merely the girl-next-door in her approach. She could always surprise.

Jo Elizabeth Stafford was born on November 12 1917 at Coalinga, a one-horse town between San Francisco and Los Angeles, to which her father Grover Cleveland Stafford had brought the family from Gainesboro, Tennessee, in the hope of making a fortune from oil.

He managed only to find a series of mediocre jobs which were scarcely to see them through the Depression.

Among them was one at Miss Hall’s School, a private finishing-school for girls.

Jo always remembered his being allowed to bring home the school phonograph on Christmas and hear a disc of the old song Whispering Hope.

Her mother, Anne, had been an adroit performer on the five-string banjo, and the folk music of Tennessee was to remain an influence on Jo’s voice and some of her later repertoire.

Meanwhile, at school, she spent five years in classical training, with the notion that she might become an opera singer, but she realized that it would require even more time than that, and there was a living to be earned in the meantime.


She was the third of four sisters, two of them, Pauline and Christine, being 14 and 11 years older than her. With them, she formed a singing group, such sibling ensembles being typical of the time.

read more at: http://jazzprofiles.blogspot.com.br/2017/11/jo-stafford-jo-jazz.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+JazzProfiles+(Jazz+Profiles)

Three days to #GivingTuesday

In jazz everyone’s voice counts

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

#BuddyDeFranco and #DaveMcKenna

"Jean-Pierre- Leloir's Photos Convey Admiration" - Bill Meyer


by Steven Cerra

Here’s the last of our promised blog features on Downbeat’s 2017 gifts-of-the-season recommendations.

 “Photographer Jean-Pierre Leloir (1931-2010) got his first camera from a U.S. soldier the day that Paris was liberated from Nazi occupation. That act had profound consequences for the rest of Leloir's life. He would go on to make photography his profession, first publishing his work in Jazz Hot magazine in 1951. Some of Leloir's best-known images are of French singers, such as his celebrated portrait of Georges Brassens, Leo Ferre and Jacques Brel smoking and chatting around a table.

 He also captured images of rock stars, but he held jazz musicians in high esteem throughout his life. In a moment of sweet irony, when the French government made him Chevalier de L'Ordre Des Arts et des Lettres in 2010, it similarly recognized bassist Ron Carter, one of his photographic subjects, in the same ceremony.

 Two jazz enthusiasts in Spain have compiled Jazz Images (Elemental Music Records; available from Amazon), a 168-page coffee-table book of Leloir's color and black-and-white photos. Gerardo Canellas runs jazz clubs in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, and Buenos Aires, Argentina; Jordi Soley has collected, sold and distributed jazz records since 1980. Canellas and Soley's objective when choosing images for the book was to favor photographs of spontaneous moments that took place offstage. The result is a collection that nicely balances iconic images with intimate ones.

 Among the artists depicted are Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Dexter Gordon, Herbie Hancock, Charles Lloyd, Nina Simon, Thelonious Monk and Sarah Vaughan. Most of the book is devoted to photos, but there is also a preface by Ashley Kahn and brief essays by three musicians whom Leloir photographed — Quincy Jones, Michel Legrand and Martial Solal.

 In his essay, Quincy Jones celebrates the power of photography to preserve and recall history. He writes, "We need to get back to our roots and remember where we came from. I am so happy to see Leloir's work published, because behind each image is a story — one that needs to be told and appreciated."

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Jazz Power Youth moving uptown…
The Jazz​ ​Power​ ​Initiative,​ ​a nonprofit organization that transforms lives through jazz arts education is moving its youth programs to the historic United​ ​Palace​ ​Cultural​ ​Theatre…
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Jazz Power Youth Master Classes Registration OPEN
Registration is now open for Jazz Power Youth Master Classes…
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Holding the Torch For Liberty @ Celia Cruz Bronx High School for Music
JPI presents Holding The Torch For Liberty, opening for Johnny Pacheco Latin Music and Jazz Festival at The
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Intergenerational Jazz Jam @ National Jazz Museum in Harlem
Jazz Power Initiative and National Jazz Museum in Harlem present Intergenerational Jazz Jam, Sunday, November 19, 2-5pm
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Jazz Power Youth moving uptown…
The Jazz​ ​Power​ ​Initiative,​ ​a nonprofit organization that transforms lives through jazz arts education is moving its youth programs to the historic United​ ​Palace​ ​Cultural​ ​Theatre…
READ MORE 
Jazz Power Youth Master Classes Registration OPEN
Registration is now open for Jazz Power Youth Master Classes…
READ MORE 
Holding the Torch For Liberty @ Celia Cruz Bronx High School for Music
JPI presents Holding The Torch For Liberty, opening for Johnny Pacheco Latin Music and Jazz Festival at The
READ MORE 
Intergenerational Jazz Jam @ National Jazz Museum in Harlem
Jazz Power Initiative and National Jazz Museum in Harlem present Intergenerational Jazz Jam, Sunday, November 19, 2-5pm
READ MORE 

Jazz Power Youth moving uptown…
The Jazz​ ​Power​ ​Initiative,​ ​a nonprofit organization that transforms lives through jazz arts education is moving its youth programs to the historic United​ ​Palace​ ​Cultural​ ​Theatre…
READ MORE 
Jazz Power Youth Master Classes Registration OPEN
Registration is now open for Jazz Power Youth Master Classes…
READ MORE 
Holding the Torch For Liberty @ Celia Cruz Bronx High School for Music
JPI presents Holding The Torch For Liberty, opening for Johnny Pacheco Latin Music and Jazz Festival at The
READ MORE 
Intergenerational Jazz Jam @ National Jazz Museum in Harlem
Jazz Power Initiative and National Jazz Museum in Harlem present Intergenerational Jazz Jam, Sunday, November 19, 2-5pm
READ MORE 

from Jazzinstitut Darmstadt ....

28 November 2017

Jeremy Pelt / Scotland
Andrew Gilbert talks to the trumpeter Jeremy Pelt about the need to be involved in education of the next generation of jazz musicians, about his new band which he sees as a steady working band, as well as about being part of a band being the real education in jazz ( San José Mercury News ). --- Jim Gilchrist talks to the guitarist Haftor Medbøe about plans to document the history of jazz in Scotland, about the work of the Edinburgh Jazz Archive and about possible funding for the plans ( The Scotsman). [NB: The Jazzinstitut Darmstadt is mentioned in this article as well.]

29 November 2016

... what else ...
Howard Reich remembers the singer Lena Horne on her centennial ( Chicago Tribune).
 --- Katie Nicholson reports about the termination of bassist Steve Kirby's position as a professor at Berklee College due to students' harassment complaints ( CBC). Kevin Rolleson reports about more accusations against Steve Kirby during his time as a professor at the University of Manitoba ( Winnipeg Free Press).
 --- Eric L. Wesson Sr. reflects about the future for the American Jazz Museum ( The Call).
 --- The Swedish promoter Jonas Bernholm is one of the recipients of the 2018 Keeping the Blues Alive Awards ( VintageVinylNews).
 --- Ernie Paik talks to the bassist Rusty Holloway ( The Pulse).
 --- Herbert Grönemeyer and Peter Urban send their regards for the 80th birthday of the German concert promoter Karsten Jahnke ( Hamburger Abendblatt).
 --- The bassist Esperanza Spalding talks about her new album which she recorded in 77 straight hours in September ( CBS News).
 --- Benedikt Sartorius reports about a live recording by music of the composer Julius Eastman who had died in 1990, now released for the first time on CD ( Der Bund).
 --- AJ Dehany talks to the bassist Reid Anderson about changes in the band The Bad Plus ( London Jazz News).
 --- Ethan Iverson reflects about his (and Fred Hersch's) teacher Sophia Rosoff ( Do the Math).
 --- Eva-Maria Huber reports about dissent about the ownership of the historic German MPS studio and its inventory ( Schwarzwälder Bote ).
 --- Lewis Porter explains how Dizzy Gillespie's intro and coda to a his recording of Thelonious Monk 's "'Round Midnight" became an integral part of the piece for many musicians, Monk himself included ( WBGO).
 --- Lily O'Brien talks to the singer Kurt Elling ( San Francisco Classical Voice).
 --- Andrew Gilbert focuses on jazz education in San Francisco ( San Francisco Classical Voice ).

Obituaries
We learned of the passing of the radio DJ Helen Borgers at the age of 60 ( Long Beach Press-Telegram, Los Angeles Times), the baritone saxophonist Sol Schlinger at the age of 91 ( JazzWax), the Canadian pianist Al Neil at the age of 93 ( CBC), the drummer Ben Riley at the age of 84 ( WBGO, Do the Math), the saxophonist Mel Martin at the age of 76 ( KQED), the singer Della Reese at the age of 86 ( Deadline Hollywood, Variety, The Root), the producer George Avakian at the age of 98 ( New York Times, Dippermouth, National Post), the singer Jon Hendricks at the age of 96 ( New York Times, NPR, Washington Post, New York Daily News, The Guardian [1], The Guardian [2], BR-Klassik, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ), the saxophonist John Alexander at the age of 69 ( WFAE), the pianist John Coates at the age of 79 ( Times-Tribune), the soul singer Wayne Cochran at the age of 78 ( Rolling Stone), the promoter Jerry Gilotti at the age of 80 ( WVXU), as well as the basketball player and son of drummer Big Sid Catlett, Sid Catlett, at the age of 69 ( New York Times).

Last Week at the Jazzinstitut
Doris Schröder curated a small exhibition by photos which Werner Manshold made of the workshop of sculptor Detlef Kraft whose "Little Walter" stands in front of the Jazzinstitut. For the opening at the start of last week's jam session in the Jazzinstitut's concert space, Doris had an on-stage conversation with both Manshold and Kraft ( OpenGallery).

Arndt Weidler has been overseeing the final preparations for next January's DAZZ festival, a 10-day festival all over town and involving all major Darmstadt locations for jazz featuring both local and international artists. The program is available online (DAZZ ).

The German pianist Alexander von Schlippenbach will be stopping by at the Jazzinstitut on Friday 8 December with his trio (Evan Parker, saxophone, Paul Lytton, drums). Schlippenbach is a regular at our concert space, and while we involved him and the other musicians in jazz talks about their own perspectives before, we plan to focus the short JazzTalk between sets this time on the influence of Thelonious Monk on Schlippenbach both as a pianist and composer ( Konzerte im Jazzinstitut ).

Wolfram Knauer's book on "Duke Ellington" ( Reclam) has been reviewed by Wolfgang Sandner (FAZ, print edition) and recommended ("our Christmas recommendations" by Ulrich Stock (Die Zeit, print edition). Jürgen Schwab produced a 30-minute feature about the book ( hr2 radio).

We read ... Jan J. Mulder's "The Jazz Repertoire. A Survey". The review of these and other books can be found on the book review page of our website.

Wolfram Knauers Buch über "Duke Ellington" ( Reclam) wurde von Wolfgang Sandner (FAZ, Printausgabe) besprochen und (unter der Rubrik "Weihnachtsempfehlungen") von Ulrich Stock gelobt (Die Zeit, Printausgabe). Jürgen Schwab produzierte eine 30-minütige Sendung über das Buch ( hr2).

We read ... Jan J. Mulder's "The Jazz Repertoire. A Survey". The review of these and other books can be found on the book review page of our website.

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Toronto Jazz Fest ...

#Jazz talents like

CD REVIEW: #AkiRissanen – Another North

Aki Rissanen – Another North 
(Edition Records EDN1101 – CD review by Mark McKergow)

Finnish pianist Aki Rissanen’s second album shows an interesting and very listenable collection of contemporary trio-based music taking in jazz, groove and the classical concert hall.

Following on from his strong 2016 debut Amorandom (winning the Emma Prize in Finland for Best Jazz Album), Rissanen has stuck with the same line-up of musicians for this recording. While perhaps a little less overtly jazz-influenced, this is an ambitious album featuring seven tracks which span many influences. The opening Blind Desert launches into an insistent pattern from the trio, with the drumming of Teppo Mäkynen standing out immediately, solid and always fidgeting and changing in the 2010’s style. We are not immediately aware of a head-solos-head format with the tunes turning and shifting as they evolve. 

The influence of contemporary music runs through the album, most clearly appearing in a reworking of Gyorgy Ligeti’s piano work Etude 5: Arc-en-ciel. Ligeti wrote the piece having been influenced by the music of piano genius Bill Evans, and it offers fertile ground for the trio. The opening lines are taken by Antti Lötjönen’s double bass, and the rhythm section add tonal colour and texture as Rissanen takes on the piano part. Here, as in the rest of the album, the piano tone seems to take on an unusually important role, worth listening to carefully and reflectively. I was reminded of the tonality of fellow Finn Iiro Rantala’s solo piano takes on John Lennon, Working Class Hero, which I reviewed here in 2015 – this is another album for a late night listen.

read more at: http://www.londonjazznews.com/2017/11/cd-review-aki-rissanen-another-north.html

Music Review: “Keys of Mine”

Randy Radic, Contributor

Left Coast author, writer and editor.
11/26/2017 02:16 pm ET

Luca Bash recently dropped Keys of Mine, the follow-up to his successful and delightful CMYK, four EPs of acoustic indie music: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Key Black, the base colors on printers.

Originally trained as a classical violinist, Bash took up the guitar on impulse. Falling in love with the creative process, he studied at the University of Music in Rome, Italy. Later, he formed a band called Bash. After the band dissolved, he hooked up with guitarist Giova Pes, resulting in the release of CMYK, followed by Single Drops, a best-of-collection from CMYK.

On this latest album, Keys of Mine, Luca provides vocals and rhythm guitar; Alessandro Cioffi sits in the pocket; Alessandro Matilli is on keyboards; Riccardo Ascani plays bass; Giova Pes plays lead guitar; and Duilio Ingrosso is on sax.

“Backstage” is a soft rock tune with hints of pop. A mellow organ quivers with compact colors as the rock/pop melody proceeds. Bash’s voice is rich with a husky flavor that’s easy to listen to. “Beyond The Screen” rides a bluesy jazz melody full of shimmering guitars and a pulsing groove. The bray of the sax glows with energy and provides a zesty taste of color. “Your Tomorrow” exudes soft warm tones in waves of pale hues. A crisp sidestick and potent bass give the tune a smooth rhythm. Bash’s voice projects a glossy tenderness.


“Paradise Café” rides a hefty rock melody that is vaguely reminiscent of Dave Matthews in feel and texture. “Forever Like Asleep” starts off with a rousing blues-flavored guitar flowing into an R&B melody that’s heavy on the blues. The rhythm grinds and rumbles with dynamic pulsations. And I love the chorus, which is silky and luminous. “The Sun’s Everlasting Smile” provides a cashmere jazz melody streaming with suave aromas. This is one of my personal favorites because of Bash’s laid-back vocals and the gorgeous sax.

read more at: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/music-review-keys-of-mine-luca-bash-has-a-gift_us_5a1b120ce4b068a3ca6df8ec

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#TubbyHayes 's "Tubby's Back in Town"

Tiago Nacarato – “Onde Anda Você”


Published on Sep 10, 2017

Monday, November 27, 2017

an evaluation of #ChrisConnor'

novelist #NelsonDeMille on Procol Harum's

Zimbabwean musician set to ....

Jazz legend #LouisHorne

ECM catalogue now available ....

Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club ....

#BillCharlap 's new album feature

#GeneAmmons 's lost album, "Blue Groove,"

RIP #JonHendricks (1921-2017)

#PatMartinoQuintet At Chris' Jazz Cafe

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This first set of legendary Pat Martino's yearly two night Thanksgiving engagement at Chris' Jazz Café celebrated the release of his Quintet's CD Formidable (HighNote, 2017). The guys were really prepared for some hefty music-making, deserving the word "formidable," which on the CD cover, with Martino standing beside a statue of a lion, connoted the presence of the master with his pride. Here, in live performance, Martino's guitar was amped up and he played with leonine intensity, in contrast with the album's more reserved approach. 

As in the album, the music had more than hints of the 1960s group that birthed Martino, the Willis "Gator" Jackson Quintet, with its soul music emphasis. Pat Bianchi's organ and Carmen Intorre, Jr.'s drums kept the group rolling relentlessly through five extended numbers, without a ballad to break up the momentum. The result was Martino and the group delivering their full ammunition from beginning to end. Two of the songs, "Hipsippy Blues" and "El Nino" are on the album, and the others,John Coltrane's "Impressions," Wes Montgomery's "Full House," and Sonny Rollins' "Oleo" are Martino staples. The group delivered one of the steamiest performances this reviewer has ever heard. 

Straight from the start, with a fast-paced version of "Impressions," the group was "in the zone" with tight coordination and solid improvising. Erudite solos by Martino, trumpeter Alex Norris, Jr., and tenor saxophonist Adam Niewood were followed by all three trading fours with drummer Intorre. "Hipsippy Blues" is a perfect foil for soul music, and was delivered with intensity of the Willard Jackson group in which Martino made his mark during his Harlem days. 

Sunday, November 26, 2017

DTR At Berlin Jazz Fest

#ShezRaja highly acclaimed album

Happy #LouisArmstrong Release ....

Safety Harbor's Unique Music Venue ....

SHAMc - Safety Harbor's Unique Music Venue - Hosts Porter Nickerson Duo Dec 10, 2017

Porter Nickerson are a duo that embody the
best of what  live music has to offer: heart, 
grit, and the kind of raw musicianship that
transforms listeners into long-time
fans. Willy Porter’s searing finger-picking
guitar style deftly blends with Carmen
Nickerson’s lush vocals to create an
unforgettable sound that resonates long
after the last chord fades.

Sunday December 10, 2017 ~ 7-11pm
706 2nd Street North
Safety Harbor, FL 34695

We remember singer #GloriaLynne

Haitian-American Vocalist #PaulineJean

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

@joelovano Classic Quartet Live

MINGUSOLOGY are live

“Sal Nistico: Live at Carmelo’s, 1981”