This global block party, by saxophonist David Murray, blends ebullient African-rhythms with funk and jazz, brought by a fiery band that integrates two Gwo ka masters (Guadalupean drummers/vocalists), some sassy urban soul from pianist/vocalist Sista Kee, and the world renowned blues voice of {{Taj Mahal = 8981}}. The Devil Tried To Kill Me is Murray's third release with the Gwo ka Masters, following...
Tenor saxophonist Albert Ayler performed his greatest music in a state of spiritual ecstasy. Like fellow seekers John Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders, he looked to use music as a Buddhist might use meditation or a Baptist might speak in tongues: to make contact with something greater than himself. Recorded in Copenhagen on September 14th, 1964, this may be the finest group Ayler ever led. Featuring the...
In his Ash Grove recording, guitarist Dave Alvin laments the loss of a favorite Los Angeles club, a venue that should be on the National Register of Historic Places. It would have to be in an urn, however, the club burned not once, but three times. Ed Pearl (an uncle of Spirit's Randy California) founded the 250-seat Ash Grove in 1958.
for all us poor schmoes whose hard earned was dragged kicking and screaming down the stinking sodding saturday high street (duvet cover division) when it longed to be running into the loving arms of pharoah sanders at ronnie's and swooning to the music of small films at the union chapel. it's a bloomin' outrage. hopefully a hardcore quater of an hour of beardy jazz yodelling and a glimpse of postgate/elliot...
Underworld has compiled a new collection, Underworld vs. The Misterons – Athens, due for release via the !K7 label on Nov. 24. It’s going to be an eclectic, jazzy experience rather than a full-on house/electronic album. The long-player features music from Underworld itself, Carl Craig, Lauren Garnier, Squarepusher, Roxy Music and a previously unreleased collaboration between Underworld’s...
This week, let's peruse some video clips of saxophonist Kenny Garrett , who will be in St. Louis with his quartet starting this Wednesday, October 21 through Saturday, October 24 to perform at Jazz at the Bistro . After launching his career working with the big bands of Duke Ellington and Mel Lewis, Garrett first gained wide public attention as a member of one of Miles Davis' last groups, performing...
THE NECKS - Silverwater CD (Fish Of Milk/2009) At this point in my life, there are few artists on earth whom I genuinely get excited about when I hear they have a new album coming out. As in eagerly await its release like a teenager, wondering which new and exciting musical direction they've ventured into, knowing that I'll be getting something not just different from the last release, but something...
The Portland Jazz Festival today announced its 2010 headliners and beefed up its front office strength by adding a veteran jazz publicist as managing director. The headliners for the February 22-28 festival will be Pharoah Sanders (pictured), Luciana Souza, Dave...
In an era where music blogging often amounts to the use of ALL CAPS, quibbling about numerical ratings (does the new Grizzly Bear song deserve an 8.2 or an 8.7?), and naming your favorite chillwave band, it can be hard to get excited about a jazz festival. That is until you see that the lineup [...] Related posts: Live Reviews: Keith Casper at The Portland Jazz Festival Now that t Scion Garage Fest...
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This month, the world's most famous jazz club celebrates five decades of playing host to an extraordinary procession of musical legends Fifty years ago this month, what was to become the most famous jazz club on the planet – Ronnie Scott's – staged its first gig. The location wasn't today's glitzy Frith Street supper club, with its soft-lit ambiance, plush furnishings and coolly expert...
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