Tommy Flanagan plays Rain Check in Cologne in 1991. For about two decades until his death a few years ago, Flanagan had a trio with bassist George Mraz (whose nickname was “Bounce” because that’s what a bad Czech does) and a succession of drummers, most more poised than Bobby Durham is here, frankly. Hearing Tommy [...]
Jazz History Preservation Not all of the reconstruction work to be done in New Orleans is a result of Katrina's damage. One of the city's jazz landmarks has been falling apart for decades. Now, it appears that Crescent City...
What a surprise to hear the first-ever recording that joins piano maestros {{Hank Jones = 8166}} and {{Oliver Jones = 8185}}. A Detroit native, ninety-year-old Hank Jones is from the family that gave us {{Thad "Bartok with Wings" Jones = 8200}} and polyrhythmist {{Elvin Jones = 8162}}, and he has participated in historic bebop sessions with {{Charlie Parker = 10115}} and memorable duets with...
Sons of anarchy season 2 episode 12 | Sons of anarchy megavideo | Sons of anarchy | Sons of anarchy episode 11 | Watch sons of anarchy season 2 episode 11 Sons of anarchy s02e11 cast is Maggie Siff Dr. Tara Knowles, William Lucking Piermont "Piney" Winston, Charlie Hunnam Jackson "Jax" Teller, Ryan Hurst Harry "Opie" Winston, Mark Boone Jr. Bobby "Elvis" Munson,...
We at Rhino realize that jazz is not the genre of choice for many DFD regular’s, but the aim of Damn Fine Day is to expose you to music we think is great, even if that means leaving your comfort zone. This track from Coltrane’s classic 1959 Atlantic Records debut Giant Steps, produced by the [...]
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that Smokin’ Aces 2: Assassins’ Ball is hitting Blu-ray Hi-Def, DVD and digital download January 19, 2010. Clark Kent says: So, they couldn’t at least let Alicia Keys come back? Hmph! I’m upset by this… VIA CS: Executive produced by Joe Carnahan (Narc), the writer/director behind Smokin’ Aces, and directed by P.J....
Gerald Wilson Orchestra Detroit Mack Avenue Records 2009 Composer / arranger / ageless wonder {{Gerald Wilson = 11438}}, most of whose recent albums (Monterey Moods; New York, New Sound; Theme for Monterey; State Street Sweet) have been built around sectional themes, returns "home" on Detroit to paint an earnest musical portrait of his adopted city, one that not only spawned the nation's...
Just yesterday our own Perri Nemiroff brought you word of the new Smokin' Aces sequel, Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball . The original was one of the most entertaining bits of mindless, over-the-top cinematic hyperviolence I've seen in recent years
News: Universal Studios Home Entertainment have announced the US DVD and Blu-ray Disc release of Smokin' Aces 2: Assassin's Ball on 19th January 2010. In this made-for-disc sequel federal agents once again match wits with a cadre of creative killers. The o...
Ring in the New Year with a barrage of bullets. On January 19th, 2010, not only will you be able to purchase Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball on DVD and Blu-ray, but you'll have the option to get a digital download as well
Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced that Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball is hitting Blu-ray Hi-Def, DVD and digital download January 19, 2010. Executive produced by Joe Carnahan ( Narc ), the writer/director behind Smokin' Aces , and directed by P.J. Pesce ( Lost Boys: The Tribe ), Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball features features the return of infamous assassins Lazlo Soot and the Tremor...
Sons Of Anarchy Season 2 Episode 2 Recap & Spoiler The episode, which was titled “Small Tears,” saw Gemma refusing to be taken to the hospital, after being beaten and gang raped in the season 2 premiere last week. And it appears that Weston was upset, after learning that Gemma hadn’t told Clay or the others about the rape. And Jax stepped in to help in last night’s episode, when the town porn director