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Mary Foster Conklin: These Precious Days
by Pierre Giroux
Mary Foster Conklin is a New York-based singer with an eclectic approach to the choices she makes in deciding upon a repetoire for her fifth release, These Precious Days. Unafraid to step outside the nine dots, she has focussed the project on lesser-known jazz and popular compositions by predominately female songwriters. Joining Conklin are a number of top shelf New York musicians including pianist and arranger John Di Martino, violinist Sara Caswell, bassist Ed Howard, drummer Vince Cherico, guitarist Guilherme ...
read moreNancy Kelly: Jazz Woman: The Reel to Real Sessions
by Hrayr Attarian
Among jazz aficionados in the real" Upstate New York, that is to say in and around the cities of Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo, vocalist Nancy Kelly is well known. She has performed at multiple venues, both still extant and defunct, which served as havens for music lovers in the area. Known for her uncompromising artistry and singular approach to standards, Kelly did not limit her activity to her native region. Over half a century she has performed all over the ...
read moreAlfred Howard and K23 Orch Final Show 12/05 in S.D.
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Last Alfred Howard & the K23 Orchestra Show: 12/05 in San Diego
Alfred Howard & the K23 Orchestra by Larry Mills Over the years we've had the good fortune to watch Alfred Howard & the K23 Orchestra develop into a damn fine band. In fact, I (your humble Editor Kayceman), knew Al from another life. We met at the record store Al worked at when I too lived in San Diego. He hadn't started the ...
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