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Inside This Issue
Harvie S - Interview
Harvie S - Interview
Ever broadening his musical scope, Harvie started studying Afro-Cuban music eight years ago and has been on the Latin-Jazz scene ever since. He combines both idioms in a bold new music with The Harvie...
Joe Magnarelli
Joe Magnarelli - Interview
You only need to hear one note from the horn of Joe Magnarelli to know why he's one of the most in demand trumpet players in New York. His big sound, sense of swing and melodic interpretation have...
Denise Donatelli
Denise Donatelli - Interview
Denise Donatelli possesses that rare combination – sensuous tone, impeccable pitch and great jazz sensibility. She is truly an awesome jazz vocalist!!”
- Tom Scott
Ramona Borthwick
Ramona Borthwick
Ramona's music conveys a lyrical depth, infectious energy and an intuitive flow, free of clichés. Her recently recorded CD 'A New Leaf ' comprises all original compositions as perfo...
Ron Horton - Interview
Ron Horton - Interview
Ron Horton has been an integral part of New York's flourishing jazz scene and he stands out both as an exemplary instrumentalist and as a highly progressive composer and arranger.
Interview with Doug Stone
Interview with Doug Stone
Doug Stone has toured with Maynard Ferguson's Big Bop Nouveau and plays in Chicago, Ill. with the Nick Fryer Trio, the Chicago Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, the Model Citizens Orchestra, John ...
September 2006
Reviews
Ray Barretto - Standards Rican-ditioned
Ray Barretto Standards Rican-ditioned Ray Barretto Standards Rican-ditioned
From NPR:  For over 40 years, conguero and bandleader Ray Barretto was one of the leading forces in Latin jazz. His hard, compelling playing style graced the recordings of saxophonists Gene Ammon...
Nick Fryer | Doug Stone Quartet
Nick Fryer | Doug Stone Quartet Nick Fryer | Doug Stone Quartet
Doug Stone's CD will force you to not just listen, but to think, and it’s not always that easy. There is always something different in this mix, and I think we’re all the better for it...
Jamie Davis - It's A Good Thing
Jamie Davis - It Jamie Davis - It's A Good Thing
If you like the classic recordings of Basie and Williams, I really believe you’ll enjoy this disc as much as I do. He’s a true stylist who has learned from past masters, and is passin...
Regina Carter - I’ll Be Seeing You: A Sentimental Journey
Regina Carter - I Regina Carter - I'll Be Seeing You
Regina Carter discs are receiving wide acclaim for her choice of personnel, exquisite musicianship and the brilliant production that comes with her projects
Roy Hargrove- Nothing Serious
Roy Hargrove Roy Hargrove
Roy brings a wealth of creative energy and passion to everything he plays. He’s fun to listen to, and his trumpet playing has come full grown and mature.
Harvie S - Funky Cha
Harvie S - Funky Cha Harvie S - Funky Cha
The transition to the Latin feel is not an easy one for the musician who is primarily steeped in the jazz style. Harvie S has made that transition in skilled fashion as evident on the release of &ldqu...
Bill Mays - Live at the Standard
Bill Mays - Live at the Standard Bill Mays - Live at the Standard
Bill Mays has built a career accompanying great vocalists like Helen Merrill, Sarah Vaughn, Peggy Lee and Shelia Jordan. His trio with Matt Wilson and Martin Wind has been together for over 6 years. T...
Brian Bromberg
Brian Bromberg - WOOD II Brian Bromberg - WOOD II
Brian seems to have taken the most startling aspects of Scott’s playing and launched them into an even more heightened virtuosity: complete mastery of the bass fingerboard, chordal passages comp...
Paul Kogut
Paul Kogut Paul Kogut
Over the past several years, the independent music CD business has brought to the forefront many fine musicians who in years past would simply never have had the opportunity of displaying their talent...
Dr. Lonnie Smith - Jungle Soul
 Dr. Lonnie Smith Dr. Lonnie Smith
Dr. Lonnie Smith brings to the music more traditional values. Where melody, groove and the Blues are so ever present. It’s the soulful manner in how the music is performed that will penetra...
Jerry Bergonzi
Jerry Bergonzi Jerry Bergonzi
It’s been nearly 70 years since Coleman Hawkins established the tenor saxophone as a formidable voice in jazz. Since then, there have been many authoritative and spectacular contributions to mus...
Bill Dobbins
Bill Dobbins - Interview

The following is the first in a series of interviews with Bill Dobbins. This first excerpt focuses on some of Mr. Dobbins perspective on Jazz education. We’ll finish some of his thoughts on educ...

Jessica Williams - Billy’s Theme
Jessica Williams - Billy’s Theme Jessica Williams - Billy’s Theme
The art of traditional solo piano is one, that I believe, is slipping away. In the hands of a capable seasoned player such as Jessica Williams, the best elements of that art are preserved and brought ...
Toby Koenigsberg
Toby Koenigsberg Toby Koenigsberg
Toby K's CD is very musical and, above all, musically innovative which is what jazz players should always strive for. The group is very tight and thinks creatively as a whole, with each playe...