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Paul Albrecht: A Drumming Maverick's Journey From Stuttgart To The Beat Of The World

Paul Albrecht: A Drumming Maverick's Journey From Stuttgart To The Beat Of The World

Source: All About Jazz

In the ever-evolving landscape of jazz, there emerges a rhythmic alchemist whose beats echo through the corridors of innovation. At just 28, German jazz fusion drummer and music director Paul Albrecht has become a phenomenon, seamlessly blending traditional jazz finesse with the contemporary cadence of hip-hop. But his story is more than just notes and rhythms; it's a tale of passion, accolades, and a relentless pursuit of pushing the boundaries. Germany’s Jazz Prodigy: Awards and Acclaim Picture a teenage Paul ...

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Impex's Getz/Gilberto; Plus a Chat With Abey Fonn

Impex's Getz/Gilberto; Plus a Chat With Abey Fonn

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers

This month marks the 60th anniversary of Getz/Gilberto's release by Verve Records. The revolutionary bossa nova album recorded in 1963 and produced by Creed Taylor—with the inclusion of Astrud Gilberto singing The Girl From Ipanema and Corcovado—turned the infectious Brazilian beat into a global phenomenon with the young-adult market. In America, the Beatles and other British Invasion artists by then owned the teen market, and Al Hirt, Percy Faith, Ray Conniff and other easy-listening artists owned the more senior market. ...

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Royce Campbell: Guitarist Extraordinaire

Royce Campbell: Guitarist Extraordinaire

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers

I've been familiar with Royce Campbell's music for nearly 30 years, ever since I bought his Tribute to Henry Mancini album in 1995. Royce played with Marvin Gaye, toured with Mancini for 19 years and has released more than 40 albums. Royce has a terrifically tasteful touch, he swings beautifully, his chord voicings are engaging and his jazz playing is sublime. He also has composed more than 1,000 songs. A couple of weeks ago, he sent along two of his ...

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Backgrounder: Art Blakey! Jazz Messengers!, 1961

Backgrounder: Art Blakey! Jazz Messengers!, 1961

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers

One of my favorite albums by Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers has a baffling title. For some reason, Impulse Records decided the title should be Art Blakey Jazz Messengers The confusing result is that some refer to the album as Impulse!!! or Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers!!! while those in Japan know the album as Alamode. Whatever title you choose, the album is an explosion of energy and beauty. Recorded in June 1961, the Messengers lineup consisted of ...

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Lena Horne: Merry From Lena, 1966

Lena Horne: Merry From Lena, 1966

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers

Once again, it's that time of year to induct a new entry into the JazzWax Vintage Holiday Album Hall of Fame. This year marks the Hall's 16th season and one of JazzWax's oldest annual traditions. This year's inductee is Merry From Lena, by Lena Horne. Released by United Artists in 1966, the album was produced by Ray Ellis (Billie Holiday's Lady in Satin) and orchestrated and conducted by Jack Parnell. The vocalist was in fine, swinging form. Now meet the ...

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The first names for jazzahead! 2024 are announced: Maite Hontelé (and mambo!) at the Gala Concert

The first names for jazzahead! 2024 are announced: Maite Hontelé (and mambo!) at the Gala Concert

Source: Michael Ricci

Let there be joy... and energy... and mambo! The 2024 jazz trade fair and festival will take place from April 11 to 13. jazzahead! goes mambo- and presents the first names for its next edition in 2024. Dutch trumpet star Maite Hontelé and the internationally renowned Dutch youth jazz orchestra NJJO (Nationaal Jeugd Jazz Orkest) – and more guests still to be announced – are booked for the Gala Concert, which will take place on Saturday, 13 April 2024 at ...

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Backgrounder: Paul Quinichette: Moods, 1954

Backgrounder: Paul Quinichette: Moods, 1954

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers

Mercury Records began as a Chicago R&B label in 1945, shortly after the first musicians union recording ban was settled. As the LP business took off in the early 1950s, Mercury became a mainstream pop label, launching EmArcy to handle its jazz business. Run by Bob Shad, EmArcy began production in 1954 by recording Dinah Washington's Dinah Jams; Erroll Garner's Contrasts; and Clifford Brown, Maynard Ferguson and Clark Terry's Jam Session. EmArcy's fourth album of 1954 was Moods, by Paul ...

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Les McCann: Live From Coast to Coast, 1966-1967

Les McCann: Live From Coast to Coast, 1966-1967

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers

Prior to the 1969 release of pianist Les McCann's hit live album Swiss Movement, I was never much of a fan. In the 1960s, on studio LPs, he seemed a melange of pianists I liked better, including Red Garland, Gene Harris and Billy Taylor. The percussive, soul-jazz approach he favored seemed better articulated in the hands of the Cannonball Adderley Quintet. For me, McCann always sounded more dynamic live. In performance recordings, he came across as freer and spiritually present, ...


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