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jazz unDone: Concerts in ‘05
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It’s almost 2005, so I’ve decided to make a list of the shows I’m especially excited about in the coming year:. Joshua Redman Elastic Band with Sam Yahel and Brian Blade: Dec. 28th through Jan. 2nd at Yoshi's in Oakland. If it weren't for stupid Warner Brothers, which sat on Redman's latest disc, I’d have it by that time. As it is, the yet untitled record will come out in the spring on Nonesuch. Saxophone Summit (Dave Liebman, Joe Lovano, Michael Brecker): June 13th at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cr...
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jazz unDone: 11.04
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Bud Shank Quartet with Phil Woods. Although both Shank and Woods are rooted in the music of Charlie Parker, each has created his own vocabulary. Woods is more virtuosic and blues-oriented. Shank at times resembles Eric Dolphy in his howling tone and loose solo structure. Yet, their disparate vocabularies made for a very interesting conversation. As soon as one finished his solo, the other would respond. The two saxophonists' solos flowed together and seemed like continuous thoughts. Posted by js @ 6:31 PM.
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jazz unDone: Bobby Watson
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Next Saturday, Bobby Watson will be giving a clinic at a local community college here in Northern California. In anticipation, I've decided to review his new CD,. Palmetto Records), which reunites one of the great ensembles of the late '80s and '90s:. Watson's music is as joyful and uplifting as ever. His compositions draw on everything from jazz to hip-hop to soul. Turning on the first track, "Lemoncello," I couldn't help but dance and sing along. It is one of the most addictive songs I have ever heard.
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jazz unDone: Bud Shank Quartet with Phil Woods
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Bud Shank Quartet with Phil Woods. Although both Shank and Woods are rooted in the music of Charlie Parker, each has created his own vocabulary. Woods is more virtuosic and blues-oriented. Shank at times resembles Eric Dolphy in his howling tone and loose solo structure. Yet, their disparate vocabularies made for a very interesting conversation. As soon as one finished his solo, the other would respond. The two saxophonists' solos flowed together and seemed like continuous thoughts. Posted by js @ 6:31 PM.
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jazz unDone: Watson, Redman, Goldings, Villela, and McCoy
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Watson, Redman, Goldings, Villela, and McCoy. The following are the concerts and master classes that I can remember having attendeding since my last post (I might be missing some):. Bobby Watson Clinic: December 10 at Cabrillo College. Bobby emphasized practicing the way you improvise: only play patterns that you would play over a song, don't just practice for the sake of moving your fingers. Posted by js @ 8:52 PM. Ah ha I see you must be from N. Calif. (the bay area? I enjoy reading your blog! I've bee...
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jazz unDone: Pat Metheny is Coming to Town
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Pat Metheny is Coming to Town. I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to be able to catch the Pat Metheny Group when it comes to the Kuumbwa Jazz Center on March 2, but Cassie of JazzWriter. Saw it in Illinois, and here's her review. Posted by js @ 9:39 PM. Written by a young saxophonist, jazz unDone brings you reviews, news, and general commentary. Contact at jazzunDone@gmail.com. View my complete profile. Watson, Redman, Goldings, Villela, and McCoy. Concerts in ‘05. Bud Shank Quartet with Phil Woods.
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jazz unDone: Deep Song
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Is out of the Miles Davis "Nefertiti" tradition. You can hear Rosenwinkel singing along with himself as he plays the melodies and solos. His voice is so pure, that I had assumed it had been overdubbed until cochise. Told me otherwise. His voice lends a meditative feeling to the music. Among Verve's new releases, Rosenwinkle's Deep Song is an anomaly in that it is actually interesting. Lets hope Verve keeps him on its roster. Posted by js @ 10:10 PM. View my complete profile. Pat Metheny is Coming to Town.
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jazz unDone: Musician's Musicians
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I've been going on some transcriptions sites ( saxsolos.com. Etc) and the modern saxophonists they transcribe are people like Jerry Bergonzi, Michael Brecker, and Bob Berg. Musicians who, with the obvious exception of Brecker, have never had a lot of mainstream popularity but have been highly respected by other musicians. Who are some other saxophonists like that? Posted by js @ 4:04 PM. Have you listened to much Kenny Garrett? Try also Antonio Hart. He's an alto player as well. Written by a young saxoph...
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jazz unDone: 02.05
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1923-1990) would have been 82 today. Posted by js @ 11:05 PM. What I'm Listening To - February 23rd. On Joshua Redman's 2000 release,. Warner Brothers), you can already hear the funk and rock inspiration that characterizes his current funk-jazz project, the Elastic Band. However, this band is completely acoustic (Aaron Goldberg on piano, Reuben Rogers on bass, and Gregory Hutchinson on drums), while with Elastic, Redman employs Sam Yahel on organ and keyboards and Brian Blade on drums. Is it in 13? I'm n...
