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Moraine: Metamorphic Rock
by Mark Redlefsen
Moraine is a progressive jazz-rock fusion group led by Seattle-based guitarist/composer Dennis Rea. The group's second CD, Metamorphic Rock: Live at NEARfest, from a live show held at the Bethlehem, PA festival in 2010, finds the band growing its sound to a more competitive level, moving beyond ideas covered on its studio debut, manifest deNsity (Moonjune, 2009). Although the set is very much a composed and focused effort, it contains much of the frenzied energy of Rea's free jazz/rock fusion ...
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by John Kelman
The place where chamber music meets the intensity and attitude of rock music has been explored, in recent years, by groups including Canada's Bell Orchestre and US-based Clogs. Add to that list Moraine, a Seattle-based quintet that, with its unorthodox line-up of violin, cello, electric guitar, bass, and drums, has plenty of attitude--and energy. This ain't your father's Ekseption, turning classical repertoire into high octane, progressive rock; this is original music touching on wealth of markers including, with guitarist Dennis ...
read more2012 Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival Entertainment Line Up
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Chris M. Slawecki
The West Bend Sunrise Rotary Foundation, Inc., producers of the annual Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival (KMJF), announced that the line up for the 2012 festival, which will take place along the banks of the upper Milwaukee River at Riverside Park in West Bend, Wis., Sept. 7—Sept. 8, is set.
Tickets for the 2012 KMJF are now available, with prices as follows: One-day Sept. 7 or Sept. 8 General Admission Ticket: $65 One-day Sept. 7 or Sept. ...
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Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival Announces 2010 Entertainment Line Up
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Mark McLaughlin
Event Tickets Now Available MILWAUKEE, WI—The West Bend Sunrise Rotary Foundation, Inc., producers of the annual Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival (KMJF), announced that the line up for the 2010 event, to be held Fri., Sept. 10—Sat., Sept. 11, would once again feature an internationally diverse collection of musicians and vocalists. The event, which will take place along the banks of the upper Milwaukee River at Riverside Park in West Bend, Wis., will showcase seven play slots, three on Sept. 10, ...
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Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival to Donate Proceeds to Wayman Tisdale Foundation
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All About Jazz
The 12th annual Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival (KMJF) at West Bends Riverside Park Friday, September 11 - Saturday, September 12, features more than international musicians, cuisine, and artwork.
This year's festival will feature two priceless smooth jazz collectibles for sale, with their proceeds and a to-be-determined amount of the festivals proceeds, to benefit the Wayman Tisdale Foundation.
Wayman Tisdale was a former NBA player turned smooth jazz musician who passed away on May 15, 2009 after a two-year battle with ...
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Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival to Offer Tempting Cuisine
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Michael Ricci
Milwaukee, WI -- The 12th annual Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival (KMJF) at West Bend's Riverside Park Friday, Sept. 11 Saturday, Sept. 12, features more than international musicians. The festival will once again offer an array of mouth-watering fare for festival patrons.
Food vendors from around the area will serve delicious dishes, including Nachos Supreme, Italian Beef Sandwich, Seafood New Orleans, Chicken & Andouille Gumbo, and Peanut Butter Bliss Bars. Food and beverage items will include:
Timmer's: Garlic & Lime Shrimp ...
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Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival Announces 2009 Entertainment Lineup
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All About Jazz
MILWAUKEE, WI - The West Bend Sunrise Rotary Foundation, Inc., producers of the annual Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival (KMJF), announced that the line up for the 2009 event, to be held Friday, September 11 Saturday, September 12, will once again feature an internationally diverse collection of musicians and vocalists.
The event, which will take place along the banks of the upper Milwaukee River at Riverside Park in West Bend, Wisconsin, will showcase seven play slots, three on September 11, and ...
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12th Annual Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival
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All About Jazz
MILWAUKEE, WI -- The 12th annual Kettle Moraine Jazz Festival will be held Friday September 11 Saturday September 12, 2009. The event will take place along the banks of the upper Milwaukee River at Riverside Park in West Bend, Wisconsin.
The festival, expected to draw more than 5,000 jazz lovers from all over the country, particularly from throughout Wisconsin and northern Illinois, will once again feature internationally recognized jazz musicians and vocalists.
In addition to music, the festival has tempting ...
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