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Album Review

Oval: Sten Sandell Trio

Read "Sten Sandell Trio" reviewed by Eyal Hareuveni


Busy Chicago multi-reed man Ken Vandermark suggests in his liner notes of Oval, the third release by the Sten Sandell Trio, that the Swedish pianist and composer may represent the future of the piano in contemporary and improvised music. Like other pianists of his generation, Sandell is influenced by the innovations of Cecil Taylor but brings many more ingredients to his music, such as the theories of John Cage and Morton Feldman, classical musical elements from India and Japan, folk ...

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Oval: OvalCommers

Read "OvalCommers" reviewed by AAJ Staff


Every new Oval record arrives on the scene with a combined sense of excitement and apprehension. Oval (the performance name of Berliner Markus Popp) has released a string of records over the last ten years, including last year's full-length Ovalprocess--a sprawling masterpiece of studio noise, interrupted and distorted melody tones, and CD skipping noises. But with each new record, Popp invades new sonic territory. Despite all the constant change, his efforts retain a distinctive signature trademark. Each record offers a ...

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Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Arturo Sandoval

Jazz Musician of the Day: Arturo Sandoval

Source: Michael Ricci

All About Jazz is celebrating Arturo Sandoval's birthday today!

Arturo Sandoval is a virtuoso trumpet master who has expressed his versatility in the realms of jazz, Latin Jazz, popular and classical music. He has won six Grammy’s , one Emmy, is a multiple Billboard award winner for his top selling records, of which he has over twenty seven as leader, and has appeared on hundreds of sessions. On top of being a full time professor, he maintains a rigorous touring ...

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Music Industry

'Boom Bu-Cha' Launches The Groovalottos Into The World Of Afrobeats

'Boom Bu-Cha' Launches The Groovalottos Into The World Of Afrobeats

Source: Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor

The GroovaLottos boldly thump into the global, Afrobeats arena with their new single, “Boom Bu-Cha” and forthcoming album (Polyphonic Studios Records). True to Groovalotto form, “Boom Bu-Cha” is a fun and funky adventure in romance, delving beyond the physical into the dreams, plans and goals of a potential lover. Known primarily as a retro soul-funk band, Afrobeats has been a part of The GroovaLottos live set since the beginning, with the influences of Fela Kuti and Hugh Masakala sneaking through. ...

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Recording

Or Shovaly Plus Release 'Live at the New Orleans Jazz Museum' — Groove is at the heart of New Orleans-based guitarist’s debut EP

Or Shovaly Plus Release 'Live at the New Orleans Jazz Museum' — Groove is at the heart of New Orleans-based guitarist’s debut EP

Source: All About Jazz

It almost doesn’t matter whether guitarist Or Shovaly is composing music, arranging music, playing music, thinking about music, or talking about music. One point remains: Groove is at the heart and the guiding star of Or Shovaly’s music, including and especially the debut recording of his band Or Shovaly Plus, Live at the New Orleans Jazz Museum. “My number one influence is Grant Green, my favorite jazz guitarist. I love his playing because he's very groovy, very bluesy, very to ...

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Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Arturo Sandoval

Jazz Musician of the Day: Arturo Sandoval

Source: Michael Ricci

All About Jazz is celebrating Arturo Sandoval's birthday today!

Arturo Sandoval is a virtuoso trumpet master who has expressed his versatility in the realms of jazz, Latin Jazz, popular and classical music. He has won six Grammy’s , one Emmy, is a multiple Billboard award winner for his top selling records, of which he has over twenty seven as leader, and has appeared on hundreds of sessions. On top of being a full time professor, he maintains a rigorous touring ...

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Recording

Guitarist / Composer Ray Sandoval Releases 'What Is Now'

Guitarist / Composer Ray Sandoval Releases 'What Is Now'

Source: Ray Sandoval

Composer and musician, Ray Sandoval, has used his music to advocate for social change throughout his career:  From Los Angeles-based Chicano rock group, Quetzal, to his more recent collaborations with world-renowned art activist Ai Weiwei.  His latest solo project, What Is Now, features a diverse group of acclaimed musicians from Los Angeles to London, Berlin, and Barcelona:  It was recorded, in part, during the Covid-19 lockdown.  What Is Now is a question but also a statement, my reflection on the ...

Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Arturo Sandoval

Jazz Musician of the Day: Arturo Sandoval

Source: Michael Ricci

All About Jazz is celebrating Arturo Sandoval's birthday today!

Arturo Sandoval is a virtuoso trumpet master who has expressed his versatility in the realms of jazz, Latin Jazz, popular and classical music. He has won six Grammy’s , one Emmy, is a multiple Billboard award winner for his top selling records, of which he has over twenty seven as leader, and has appeared on hundreds of sessions. On top of being a full time professor, he maintains a rigorous touring ...

Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Arturo Sandoval

Jazz Musician of the Day: Arturo Sandoval

Source: Michael Ricci

All About Jazz is celebrating Arturo Sandoval's birthday today!

Arturo Sandoval is a virtuoso trumpet master who has expressed his versatility in the realms of jazz, Latin Jazz, popular and classical music. He has won six Grammy’s , one Emmy, is a multiple Billboard award winner for his top selling records, of which he has over twenty seven as leader, and has appeared on hundreds of sessions. On top of being a full time professor, he maintains a rigorous touring ...

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Video / DVD

StLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Spotlight on Arturo Sandoval

StLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Spotlight on Arturo Sandoval

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

This week, let's take a look at some videos featuring trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, who will perform with his band and vocalist Jane Monheit for the annual “Friends of the Sheldon" benefit next Saturday, October 26 at the Sheldon Concert Hall. It will be Sandoval's first local appearance since a weekend in October 2017 at Jazz St. Louis; Monheit last performed here in November of that year, also at Jazz St. Louis. Born in Cuba, the 69-year-old Sandoval first gained recognition ...

Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Arturo Sandoval

Jazz Musician of the Day: Arturo Sandoval

Source: Michael Ricci

All About Jazz is celebrating Arturo Sandoval's birthday today!

Arturo Sandoval is a virtuoso trumpet master who has expressed his versatility in the realms of jazz, Latin Jazz, popular and classical music. He has won six Grammy’s , one Emmy, is a multiple Billboard award winner for his top selling records, of which he has over twenty seven as leader, and has appeared on hundreds of sessions. On top of being a full time professor, he maintains a rigorous touring ...

Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Arturo Sandoval

Jazz Musician of the Day: Arturo Sandoval

Source: Michael Ricci

All About Jazz is celebrating Arturo Sandoval's birthday today!

Arturo Sandoval is a virtuoso trumpet master who has expressed his versatility in the realms of jazz, Latin Jazz, popular and classical music. He has won six Grammy’s , one Emmy, is a multiple Billboard award winner for his top selling records, of which he has over twenty seven as leader, and has appeared on hundreds of sessions. On top of being a full time professor, he maintains a rigorous touring ...

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Sten Sandell Trio

Intakt Records
2007

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OvalCommers

Thrill Jockey
2001

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