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Thomas Marriott: Both Sides of the Fence (All About Jazz)
In 1999, Thomas Marriott won the prestigious Carmine Caruso International Jazz Trumpet Competition sponsored by the International Trumpet Guild and the Herb Albert Foundation.
Well Water (All About Jazz)
Thirty years ago, saxophonist Frank Foster and drummer Elvin Jones escorted eighteen other musicians (whom Foster dubbed the Loud Minority Big Band) into a recording studio in New York City to tape an album, Well Water.
Jeremy Pelt Quartet (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
At the age of 30, trumpeter Jeremy Pelt has already earned a fistful of accolades for his finely honed technique and powerfully emotive approach.
SPIN FACTOR (Nashville City Paper)
Frank Foster Well Water (Piadrum) During the ?70s, saxophonist and composer Frank Foster formed and led a marvelous big band called The Loud Minority. They routinely performed challenging, varied pieces different from those featuring Foster in his regular role with Count Basie.
Tributes to trumpet two greats (The Columbus Dispatch)
They are considered two of the greatest trumpeters in the history of jazz, although their styles and personalities couldn?t have differed more. The music of Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis will be celebrated during the next week in concerts by the Columbus Symphony and Columbus Jazz orchestras.
Altamonte Jazz Ensemble: Fascinating Rhythm II, A Tribute To Ray Charles & A ...
The Florida-based Altamonte Jazz Ensemble, established more than twenty-five years ago by saxophonist Mike Arena, an emigr from New York who remains its music director, keeps rolling along with more than half a dozen concerts each year, a trio of which are embodied on CDs that Arena was kind enough to send for commentary.
Lou Donaldson: Lou's Boogaloo (All About Jazz)
2007 already has alto saxophone legend Lou Donaldson in a New York state of mind. He began the year receiving honors at Jack Kleinsinger?s Highlights in Jazz series at the Tribeca Peforming Arts Center, also stealing the show with his quartet.
Music Review: Sonny Rollins - Plus 4 & John Coltrane - Traneing In (Blogc...
Written by Fumo Verde The stars of Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane were on the rise during the late ?50s and early ?60s but it wasn't until recently that jazz musicians and fans have truly realized the impact that these two men had on contemporary jazz. Plus 4 featuring Rollins and Traneing In by Coltrane are two of the finest examples of art in motion, or at least the sound of ...