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Tag Archives: Jazz
BERIMBAU: The Art Of Mestre Lourimbau
The Art Of Mestre Lourimbau is a Soundcloud playlist that my good friend Jody Gillett just turned me onto. She’s poised to jet off to Salvador and Recife for the next chapter in the UK vs Brasil Bass Culture Clash, … Continue reading
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Tagged ‘Brasil Music Exchange’, Berimbau, Brasil, candomble, capoeira, Jazz, Mestre Lourimbau
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A few 2014 records that sneaked into the New Year ….
As we roll into 2015 there’s a few of last year’s tunes that continue to hold a spot by the the hi-fi…. February will see all those peeps on a deep jazz tip paying homage to Trane’s iconic ‘A Love … Continue reading
Posted in Is That Jazz?, Just Runnings, Sound & Power
Tagged A Love Supreme, Africa Funk, Alice Coltrane, congolese rumba, Dudu Pukwana, Enlightenment- A Re-envisioning Of 'A Love Supreme', Haiti, Jazz, John Coltrane, Leon Thomas, Live at Temple University, Nat Birchall, Nucleus, Pressure Sounds, Sarah Jane Morris, Verkys et l'Orchestre Veve
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KEEP ON KEEPING ON: The Film
KEEP ON KEEPING ON is a poignant trans-generational story that was filmed over a four year period and explores the connection between ageing legendary trumpet player Clark Terry and young blind pianist Justin Kauflin. Produced by Quincy Jones and Paula … Continue reading
Posted in Is That Jazz?, Just Runnings
Tagged BFI, Clark Terry, documentary, Jazz, Jazz Education, Justin Kauflin, Mike Hicks, NYC, piano, Quincy Jones, Rich Mix, trumpet
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Charles Lloyd – Arrows Into Infinity
Saxophonist Charles Lloyd is the focus of an award-winning new documentary film, Arrows Into Infinity, a collaborative work between Lloyd’s wife, painter and filmmaker, Dorothy Darr; and editor / filmmaker, Jeffery Morse. . If there’s one 60s horn player that … Continue reading
Posted in Deep stuff, Is That Jazz?
Tagged Arrows of Infinity, Big Sur, Charles Lloyd, ECM, Fillmore West, Jazz, Monterey, saxophone, spiritual jazz
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SONNY ROLLINS: IN HIS OWN WORDS – The NY Satire Backfires!
SONNY ROLLINS: IN HIS OWN WORDS was a satirical piece in the New Yorker – see below – that didn’t sit well with the saxophonist/composer, who is 84 in September, looks great, sounds amazing and regards his musical legacy as … Continue reading
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Tagged Bret Primack, colossus, humour, Jazz, jazz video guy, New Yorker, satire, saxophone, Sonny Rollins, The Onion
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BYRON WALLLEN: HOMAGE TO BILAL
BYRON WALLLEN: HOMAGE TO BILAL AT NEXUS at St Georges Bloomsbury. It was another fabulous night at St Georges and Byron, who is one of my favourite musicians of all time, played this deep majestic Gnawa influenced tribute to Bilal … Continue reading
ED MOTTA : Brasilian jazz-funk/MPB legend – La Linea Festival On Tour.
“ED MOTTA is the DON” – Gilles Person. Brasilian jazz-funk/MPB legend, Ed Mott is on a debut UK tour April 3rd-9th 2014. Brasilian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ed Motta is a free spirited soul with serious chops and is the … Continue reading
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Tagged 'AOR', Bossa Nova, Brasil funk, Doobie Brothers, Ed Motta, Gilles Peterson, Jazz, La Linea, MPB, Rio De Janeiro, Steely Dan, Tim Maia, Yacht music
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