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MICHEL PORTAL - Musiques de Cinemas (1996)
Jazz aficionados have the opportunity to discover another side of Michel Portal, who is also a composer of soundtracks. With Musiques de Cinemas, he decided to revisit some of the themes he wrote for...
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BRAD SHEPIK QUARTET - Across The Way (2011)
Guitarist Brad Shepik mines a lode of styles on his compositions. Shadow and light play through his music, and he is not averse to opening the door to let a swath of sunshine in. The mood is never...
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OREGON - Our First Recording (1970)
Tracks01. Canyon Song (Towner)02. Full Circle (Walcott, Towner)03. Japan/Charles St. Melancholy (Oregon, Towner)04. Collin's Delite (Walcott)05. Cry Of The Peacock/Coral (Walcott, Towner)06. Mary's New...
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KURT ROSENWINKEL - The Enemy Of Energy (2000)
The material that would eventually become Kurt Rosenwinkel's Verve debut was recorded back in late 1996. Lacking a record deal, Rosenwinkel scraped up the money to record his group independently and...
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LARRY CORYELL / EMILY REMLER - Together (1985)
This interesting and one-time matchup features Larry Coryell and Emily Remler on a set of guitar duets. It is easy to tell the two players apart, yet their styles were quite complementary. Highlights...
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PAUL BLEY / GARY PEACOCK / BARRY ALTSCHUL - Japan Suite (1977)
Due to a long delay which resulted in this concert starting very late, the Japanese audience was in an obviously surly mood. Paul Bley (on piano and electric keyboards), bassist Gary Peacock and...
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CLIFFORD JORDAN & THE MAGIC TRIANGLE - On Stage, Volume 1 (1975)
Clifford Jordan was a fine inside/outside player who somehow held his own with Eric Dolphy in the 1964 Charles Mingus Sextet. Jordan had his own sound on tenor almost from the start. He gigged around...
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ENRICO PIERANUNZI TRIO - New Lands (1984)
Tracks1. If There Is Someone Lovelier Than You (Howard Dietz / Arthus Schwartz)2. I Fall In Love Too Easily (Sammy Cahn / June Styne)3. The Mood Is Good (Enrico Pieranunzi)4. New Lands (Enrico...
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JAKOB BRO - Pearl River (2006)
Sometimes, finding a good jazz record is a bit like fishing: either you catch something or you don't. The search is always on for that particular phrase, beat or tune that will transport the mind to a...
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Joseph Jarman / Famoudou Don Moye - Egwu-Anwu (1978)
This performance was recorded in concert on January 8, 1978, Woodstock, NY, and previouslyReleased on LP (India Navigation IN 1033 "A miraculous record" - Village Voice "Makes you want to...
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OREGON - Together (1976)
Tracks1. Le Vin (Ralph Towner)2. Lucifer's Fall (Ralph Towner)3. Charango (Oregon)4. Three Step Dance (Glen Moore)5. Driven Omens (Elvin Jones / Collin Walcott)6. Brujo (Ralph Towner)RALPH TOWNER...
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CHARLES BRACKEEN - Bannar (1987)
To better understand or pinpoint an artist's musical approach, most listeners are bound to make comparisons that will give them an easy starting point. Such is the case with saxophonist Charles...
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STEVE SWALLOW - Carla (1987)
Electric bassist Steve Swallow performs eight originals on this set, with such witty titles as "Crab Alley,""Fred and Ethel,""Read My Lips" and "Hold It Against Me." Most prominent of the soloists in...
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BARRY ALTSCHUL - Brahma (1980)
Barry Altschul's 1980 trio (which had recorded a live set for Moers Music in 1979) consisted of trombonist Ray Anderson, bassist Mark Helias and the leader/drummer. In general, the music on this...
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BARRY ALTSCHUL QUARTET - Irina (1983)
Drummer Barry Altschul leads a particularly interesting quartet on this date (reissued on CD) that also includes trumpeter Enrico Rava, John Surman on baritone and soprano, and bassist Mark Helias. The...
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BARRY ALTSCHUL QUARTET / QUINTET - That's Nice (1986)
Drummer Barry Altschul gets to show off his versatility and talents throughout this interesting quartet/quintet set with trombonist Glen Ferris, Sean Bergin (doubling on alto and tenor), bassist Andy...
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ANTHONY DAVIS / JAMES NEWTON / ABDUL WADUD - I've Known Rivers (1982)
This combination of musicians works very well. The trio of pianist Anthony Davis, flutist James Newton, and cellist Abdul Wadud are all grounded in the jazz tradition, yet are very adventurous players...
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CECIL McBEE - Mutima (1974)
A landmark recording in early creative improvised modern music, bassist Cecil McBee's recording for the Strata East label is an important document introducing him as a leader from the international...
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CHARLIE HADEN - "Closeness" Duets (1976)
Closeness: One part of the creative process; feeling a closeness to life; having a need inside to express your feelings in a creative language; dedicating your life to the language we call Jazz...
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DAVID FRIESEN TRIO - Midnight Mood (2002)
The jazz scene of the Pacific Northwest is somewhat insular, but it contains many strong players and is especially rich in piano trios. Bassist David Friesen’s ensemble with pianist Randy Porter and...
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