In 1961, Art Blakey did his first tour of Japan with his then-current lineup of the Jazz Messengers. It was…
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After brutal attack – Tadataka Unno: The fun of jazz is in improvisation. It is a music created spontaneously on the spot: Video, Photos
Jazz pianist Tadataka Unno has physically recovered from a vicious attack in New York that nearly ended his career, but…
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Interview with Yoann Loustalot: I try to totally disconnect the intellect and play with heart and soul: Video
Jazz interview with jazz trumpeter Yoann Loustalot. An interview by email in writing. JazzBluesNews.com: – First let’s start with where…
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CD review: Matthew Shipp – Codebreaker 2021: Video, CD cover
Codebreaker is an excellent title for a Matthew Shipp album. When Shipp plays the piano, it sounds like he’s trying…
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Drummer Carl Allen brings fire to MSU Jazz Studies: Video, Photos
About 30 years ago, Carl Allen was floating off the stage after playing with his idol, trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie. Allen,…
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CD review: Alex Koo, Attila Gyárfás, Ralph Alessi – Identified Flying Object 2021: Video, CD cover
For ‘Galactic Liturgy’ there were still two of them in the cockpit of their Identified Flying Object. This time Alex…
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