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Guitarist Dave Stryker to release 'Prime' with Jared Gold and McClenty Hunter on Strikezone Records

Guitarist Dave Stryker to release 'Prime' with Jared Gold and McClenty Hunter on Strikezone Records

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services

Fresh off their summer tour opening for Steely Dan, guitarist Dave Stryker releases Prime—the first recording featuring his working trio. Along with Jared Gold on organ and McClenty Hunter on drums, Stryker offers eight new compositions and the beautiful standard “I Should Care.” From the burning title track “Prime” to songs penned for his first boss Jack McDuff (“Captain Jack” and “Dude’s Lounge”) as well as “Mac” for his drummer and the original trio versions of “Hope” and “As We ...

Video / DVD

StLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Charlie Hunter Trio with Lucy Woodward

StLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Charlie Hunter Trio with Lucy Woodward

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

This week, let's take a look at some videos featuring guitarist Charlie Hunter's latest trio with singer Lucy Woodward and drummer Keita Ogawa, who are coming to St. Louis to perform on Sunday, July 28 at Off Broadway. Hunter, whose distinctive technique on the seven-string guitar lets him play leads, bass lines and accompaniment more or less simultaneously, has played St. Louis a number of times in recent years with various configurations of musicians. And while he's frequently used the ...

Performance / Tour

Jazz this week: The Thing, Denise Thimes, Charlie Hunter, Victor Wooten Trio, and more

Jazz this week: The Thing, Denise Thimes, Charlie Hunter, Victor Wooten Trio, and more

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

This week's calendar of live jazz and creative music in St. Louis features several stellar singers; the local debut of an esteemed free jazz trio; some straight-up bebop; funky sounds from New Orleans, California, and beyond; and more. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, March 21 Singer Brian Owens will performs for the first of two nights at Jazz at the Bistro, revisiting some of the jazz material he did earlier in his career, with backing from pianist Adam Maness' ...

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World-Renowned Guitar Player Steve Hunter Releases Live CD & DVD

World-Renowned Guitar Player Steve Hunter Releases Live CD & DVD

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

Los Angeles, CA - For the first time ever, Blues Rock Guitarist Steve Hunter, renowned for his work with Peter Gabriel, Lou Reed and Alice Cooper, is captured on film playing a career-spanning anthology in an intimate setting with some of the worlds finest players. Also featuring Tony Levin, Phil Aaberg and Alvino Bennett! The DVD, titled 'Tone Poems Live', was filmed on August 24th 2013 at a recording studio in LA. Alongside Steve was Tony Levin on Bass (Peter ...

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Recording

Paul "The Headhunter" Jackson Is Back Big With New Album "Groove Or Die" on November 3

Paul "The Headhunter" Jackson Is Back Big With New Album "Groove Or Die" on November 3

Source: Michael Janisch

“This is the first recording of the Paul Jackson Trio; it is something old and something new, and everything that I love to play. I’m playing with excellent musicians that are like my family and I hope everyone can enjoy this music as much as I do playing it. Love to you all!” —Paul Jackson Whirlwind Recordings announces the signing of legendary bassist, vocalist, composer & arranger Paul Jackson and his new trio featuring Xantonè Blacq (keys, vocals, percussions), and ...

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Jazz Legends The Headhunters Featuring Founding Members Mike Clark And Bill Summers To Play West Coast Dates

Jazz Legends The Headhunters Featuring Founding Members Mike Clark And Bill Summers To Play West Coast Dates

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

New York, NY: The Headhunters have redefined modern funk, world music, and jazz as one of the most innovative groups in history. They recorded for several years with legendary pianist Herbie Hancock, representing a major turning point for Hancock with the formation of this popular band in 1973. The Columbia album Head Hunters became extremely popular, fusing jazz with funk and rock, the album sold over a million copies and attracted many R&B and rock fans, even out— selling Miles ...

Performance / Tour

Jazz This Week: The Wee Trio, Take 6, J.D. Parran and George Sams, Scott Kirby, Charlie Hunter and Scott Amendola, and More

Jazz This Week: The Wee Trio, Take 6, J.D. Parran and George Sams, Scott Kirby, Charlie Hunter and Scott Amendola, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

With spring appearing finally to have sprung here in St. Louis, it should be a fine weekend to get out and hear some live jazz and creative music, and fortunately, our local stages will be filled with intriguing possibilities. Let's go to the highlights... Tonight, Good 4 The Soul plays their monthly gig at  BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups; Washington University's jazz studies students will perform a free concert to wrap up this semester's Jazz at Holmes series; the Lemp ...

Recording

James Hunter: "Minute by Minute"

James Hunter: "Minute by Minute"

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers

James Hunter's new album Minute by Minute (Fantasy) is tremendously exciting. If you love R&B riffs and hooks and a raw soulful voice, this one has it all. As I write at WSJ.com today (go here), Hunter has faced his share of hardship. His soul survivor instincts owe much to his grandmother's R&B collection, particularly records by Ray Charles. [Photo above of James Hunter by Ruth Ward] Hunter's voice has the same hurt and sass as Charles and Sam Cooke, ...

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Event

Capitol Blues Night 2012! Ironing Board Sam, Cool John Ferguson, Sol Roots, Big Ron Hunter, Captain Luke!

Capitol Blues Night 2012! Ironing Board Sam, Cool John Ferguson, Sol Roots, Big Ron Hunter, Captain Luke!

Source: 9th Floor Music

Capitol Blues Night Wednesday October 24 at The Hamilton in Washington D.C.! Don’t miss this- it’s not often you get to see Ironing Board Sam, Cool John Ferguson, Big Ron Hunter, Sol Roots, Captain Luke, Ardie Dean all on one ticket! A full Music Maker Blues Revue will be performing and tickets will be $25. The Hamilton has hosted the Blues Revue previously on New Years Eve 2011. Music Maker Relief Foundation founder Tim Duffy said, “This classic drink-house lineup ...

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Recording

Trombonist/Composer Andy Hunter Releases New CD "Think Like a Mountain"

Trombonist/Composer Andy Hunter Releases New CD "Think Like a Mountain"

Source: Two for the Show Media

The new Andy Hunter album, Think Like a Mountain, will be released October 30th, 2012.   The album features Alex Sipiagin on Trumpet, Jason Marshall on Baritone Saxophone, Dave Kikoski on Fender Rhodes, Boris Kozlov on Bass, and of course, the writing, arranging, and Trombone voice of Andy Hunter. About Andy Hunter: Andy Hunter is an exciting, bold musician deeply entrenched in the New York music scene. An experienced leader and highly in-demand side man, he performs around the world with ...

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