Hidden Track (Free subscription) | 10/09/2008
Once again it’s time for a special guest to take the reigns of the B List . This week, guitar-maker Andrew Olson of AO Guitars shares a list of his favorite Fender players. AO Guitars makes high-quality instruments for the discerning musician… Hey everybody! I can’t say how thrilled I am to be back on the B List for a second edition of AO’s Top 10. If you recall the last one , I delved into my Top...
The Independent (Free subscription) | 10/04/2008
A virtuoso bass guitarist, Tom Jenkinson is part Jaco Pastorius, part Mark King. He's also a virtuoso with a sampler, pioneering the "drill and bass" style of breakbeat jungle beloved of labelmates such as Vibert and Richard James.
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 10/03/2008
By Cornelius White Nu-Jazz Saxophonist Conrad "Butch" Thomas may be new to the charts in the United States, but he's no neophyte to the global music industry. His career spans 30 years of featured performance and recordings by the likes of Jaco Pastorius, Lenny Kravitz, Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin and Sting...
Nice Up (Free subscription) | 09/30/2008
SINCE BREAKING through in 1995 with Love You Higher, most local fans have identified Benjy Myaz with the lovers rock genre. But, he is quick to point out that being a musician is more important to him than singing.
Musical Stew Daily (Free subscription) | 09/22/2008
Although the details of Jaco’s death are still sketchy, one thing remains clear, he passed on this date (actually September 21) in 1987. RIP Jaco. Here he is playing “Donna Lee”: Here’s a show with his Word Of Mouth band from 1982: Download 1 Download 2
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 09/19/2008
Birli LAGRNE (with Hadrien Feraud): Electric Side (Dreyfus Jazz) in stores 11/11/2008 Electric Side, the new album by guitar great Birli Lagrne, finds the artist reconnecting with his jazz/rock persona, in the spirit of his 1980's collaborations with Jaco Pastorius. The sound is an exciting and unique update on contemporary jazz sounds, featuring wonderful new Birli Lagrne compositions, and an incredible...
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 09/19/2008
Lionel Loueke and Richard Bona September 26-27, 7:30pm and 9:30pm The Allen Room Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center Broadway at 60th Street Guitarist/vocalist Lionel Loueke from Benin and bassist/vocalist Richard Bona from Cameroon create an unforgettable evening of the folkloric music of their homelands and contemporary jazz vocabulary...
PlaybillArts.com (Free subscription) | 09/13/2008
The rhythmic and romantic music of Africa makes its way to Jazz at Lincoln Center this month with West African guitarist Lionel Loueke and Camaroonian bassist/vocalist Richard Bona- who will make magic at The Allen Room Sept. 2627.
News Scotsman (Free subscription) | 09/12/2008
Virtuoso bassist Mario Caribe talks about his 'Islay 10' project for this year's Islay Jazz Festival
Musical Stew Daily (Free subscription) | 08/25/2008
This of course is fantasy, but just imagine Francis Albert working with Sammy Cahn and Paul Anka to write lyrics to the monumental jazz album “Heavy Weather” by Weather Report. Sinatra and Jaco in the studio together? Jazz.com explores this fantasy: Sinatra Sings Weather Report (RCA 121215) From the LP liner notes: “Sinatra and producer Quincy Jones [...]
Washington Post (Free subscription) | 08/18/2008
At Wolf Trap on Saturday night, Stanley Clarke recalled conversations he had with two late jazz greats -- fellow bassists Charles Mingus and Jaco Pastorius. They all agreed that one day someone should form a "bass army."
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 08/14/2008
Regardless of the myriad labels thrust upon it, good music is simply music. With that stated, drummer Frank Briggs' release, China Ranch, could fit comfortably within many categorizations, its elements including fusion/progressive rock, electronic music, grooveacious funk or contemporary jazz with plenty of creative substance...
Listening Post (Free subscription) | 08/02/2008
How about Thelonious Monk? Charles Mingus? Or Miles Davis, pictured above? With CD sales tanking and a recession upon the land, Sony BMG is stretching out and selling photos from its vaults. And while some of the shots are beautifully...
The Independent (Free subscription) | 07/28/2008
Hiram Bullock was a talented and charismatic guitarist, a rock'n'roller with a jazz head who bridged the world of sophisticated pop and the avant-garde New York jazz scene.
Cloudland Blue - A Diary (Free subscription) | 07/20/2008
Playlist Return to Forever – Hymn of the Seventh Galaxy Forqueray – Pieces de Viole 1747 Jackie McLean – Demon’s Dance Miles Davis – Bitches Brew JS Bach – Oboe Concertos Messiaen – 20 Regards Sur L’infant Jesus Earthworks – All Heaven Brok Loose Jaco Pastorius – Jaco Pastorius Hank Mobley – Roll Call Brad Mehldau – Largo Cloudland Blue Quartet – Ersatzreal Live Various – Compilations Jukebox on Shuffleplay...
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Totally outstanding!
Every time I listen to this album I hear something new. Alltime favorite to be sure. Frank & supporting cast have created a treasure. Can't wait for round...
Mike - (not a member) - 08/28/2008