The 11th annual installment of the south-side jazz summit is typically packed with strong bookings.
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The strengths of the annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival are highlighted by two poignant, inventive duos
One feature of the Hyde Park Jazz Fest that has quietly distinguished it over the last few years is the prevalence of dynamic duos, whether the pairings are new or seasoned, improvised or driven by tunes. Notable among this year’s terrific offerings is the first local performance by alto saxophonist Nick Mazzarella and cellist Tomeka […]
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Winter Jazzfest electrifies a chilly New York weekend
Standouts among more than 150 strong groups included Bill McHenry & Andrew Cyrille, Marc Ribot’s Young Philadelphians, and Battle Trance.
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Deerhunter’s dreamily scuzzy Monomania and 14 more record reviews
Reviews of 15 current releases from all over the world of music: Deerhunter, Altar of Plagues, and lots more
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Jazz: new albums by Bill McHenry and David Virelles
New recordings from saxophonist Bill McHenry and pianist David Virelles
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My favorite albums of 2011, numbers 30 through 21
Counting down my favorite albums of 2011: in this post, numbers 30 through 21, aka Nils Berg through Greg Kelley & Olivia Block.
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Great jazz drummer Paul Motian has died
Singular jazz drummer Paul Motian has died at age 80.