Monday, October 17, 2022

Two Drummers Who Lead, Think, Tell Stories, and Play

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Photo: Jim Levitt Ernesto Cervini is a multi-faceted person; not only does he play drums, piano, and clarinet but he also arranges, compose...
Monday, October 3, 2022

The Recuperation Playlist (Part Three)

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The final installment of what could easily called the best new releases of the past three months and among the best of 2022. Photo: Stephen ...
Friday, September 16, 2022

The Recuperation Playlist (Part Two)

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  Like many top-notch bass players, Chicago-based Clark Sommers is often first-call.  He has done numerous tours with vocalist Kurt Elling,...
Tuesday, September 13, 2022

The Recuperation Playlist (Part 1)

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Life is often wild and crazy with all sorts of mayhem right outside your window, on your screens, and in your ears.  When the craziness move...
Friday, September 2, 2022

Mr. Iversen Composes & Performs

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 The New England Conservatory in Boston, MA, just issued the video of Ethan Iverson premier performance of his first " Piano Sonata ...
Friday, August 5, 2022

They Play Ms. Bley

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I have been impressed by a number of new albums released this Summer that are soft in volume but musically and emotionally strong.   The tri...
Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Charles Mingus at 100: Just as Contemporary, Just as Meaningful

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Plenty of attention being paid to bassist, composer, activist, author, and bandleader Charles Mingus (1922-1979) in this year, the 100th an...