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Nova Jazz Orchestra: In a Lucid Moment

Read "In a Lucid Moment" reviewed by Jack Bowers


This is the fifth album by the Nova Jazz Orchestra, at least three of which have been recorded live at O'Gara's nightclub in St. Paul, Minnesota. If anyone doubts that this one is live, he or she need only listen to Ted Godbout's wimpy piano. Not a knock on Godbout, of course, but in-studio pianos are, generally speaking, more (pardon the pun) upright. Everyone else sounds respectable, especially for an in-concert performance, and the audience is uncommonly well-behaved and unobtrusive. ...

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The Nova Jazz Orchestra: Ireland

Read "Ireland" reviewed by Jack Bowers


So where have these guys been hiding? In the “Shamrock Room” at O’Gara’s Bar and Grill in St. Paul, MN? If you’re in the neighborhood, make a reservation! We’re only half–serious; as this is big–band Jazz, the chances are that reservations won’t be necessary. But a trip to O’Gara’s to hear the Nova Jazz Orchestra in person would certainly be worth one’s time. Nova is an admirable “neighborhood band,” and Ireland, dedicated to O’Gara’s, is arguably the best of its ...

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Recording

Innovative Jazz Vocalist/Composer Jacqui Naylor Releases 'Treasures Of The Heart,' Her 12th Album

Innovative Jazz Vocalist/Composer Jacqui Naylor Releases 'Treasures Of The Heart,' Her 12th Album

Source: Mouthpiece Music

Jacqui Naylor is one of the most captivating and innovative vocalists on the scene today. Her albums are not easy to characterize because they always take you on unexpected adventures with songs flavored with jazz, R&B, soul, and pop. The prolific recording artist, singer, and composer is now releasing her 12th album, Treasures of the Heart, comprising four re-imaginings of well-known jazz and pop standards and 10 original compositions penned by Naylor and her husband, pianist Art Khu, who also ...

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TV / Film

Innovative TV Director-guitarist Kerilie McDowall Celebrated At Win Awards

Innovative TV Director-guitarist Kerilie McDowall Celebrated At Win Awards

Source: All About Jazz

Humbled and honored, TV film Director of In the Zone: Rick Kilburn, jazz guitarist Kerilie McDowall was surprised and thrilled to win the Women of Influence WIN Creative Innovator Award, an award sponsored by Canada’s Inland Truck & Equipment. McDowall attended the evening with 100 fellow nominees in 11 categories in her city of Nanaimo, British Columbia in February 2024. The Women of Influence WIN objectives were extremely special to McDowall. Proceeds went to the Footprints Infertility & Pregnancy Loss ...

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Music Industry

They Bring It! Innovative Music Tech Talk On KPJZ 953 Jamz on November 2

They Bring It! Innovative Music Tech Talk On KPJZ 953 Jamz on November 2

Source: Entertainment PR

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of music mastery as the iconic DJ Pied Piper invites the sonic wizardry of music composer and sound designer “Spud" to KPJZ 953 Jamz on Thursday, November 2nd at 8 PM CST. This highly anticipated event will feature a fiery conversation about signature mixing and mastering techniques, covering topics from DJing to production, sound design, and music tech talk. To join the conversation and level up your game, download the TuneIn, Waze, or Zeno app ...

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Performance / Tour

New England Conservatory's 1923 Celebrates The First Woman Tango Singer Rosita Quiroga, The Innovations Of Henry Cowell, The First Recording Of 'Nkosi Sikelel'i Afrika,' Mongolian Soundscapes, And More

New England Conservatory's 1923 Celebrates The First Woman Tango Singer Rosita Quiroga, The Innovations Of Henry Cowell, The First Recording Of 'Nkosi Sikelel'i Afrika,' Mongolian Soundscapes, And More

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications

The year 1923 was pivotal in Music History. In a concert titled simply 1923, NEC’s Contemporary Musical Arts Department looks at how, one hundred years ago, music engaged with world events, technological innovations, and more. Directed by faculty member Anthony Coleman, the 7:30 p.m. performance on Tuesday, November 14 takes place in Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough St., Boston. Admission is free, reservations are required. For more information visit necmusic.edu. The concert celebrates the innovations of American experimental composer Henry Cowell; ...

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Recording

Backgrounder: Dave Pike - Bossa Nova Carnival

Backgrounder: Dave Pike - Bossa Nova Carnival

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers

Dave Pike is little known today but back in the early 1960s, he was a hip up-and-coming vibraphonist with enormous promise. He wasn't quite Gary Burton or Bobby Hutcherson, but he had a strong following and made great records. Pike had a cool, beat approach on the vibes and his playing taste was sophisticated and hip. Pike started recording with a quartet in 1956 called the Jazz Couriers. In 1958, he recorded Solemn Meditation with Paul Bley, Charlie Haden and ...

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Backgrounder: Vic Lewis - Plays Bossa Nova

Backgrounder: Vic Lewis - Plays Bossa Nova

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers

Vic Lewis was a British jazz guitarist and bandleader with enormous taste and ease. In 1963, he recorded a superb album entitled Vic Lewis Plays Bossa Nova at Home and Away (CSD). The first side was recorded in London in February and the second side was recorded in Hollywood in January. What's remarkable about this album are the musicians brought in for the dates. In both the London and Hollywood sessions, we're talking about the very upper tier of studio ...

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Education

New England Conservatory’s Contemporary Musical Arts Program Shines A Spotlight On Alumni Including Aoife O’Donovan, Sarah Jarosz, John Medeski

New England Conservatory’s Contemporary Musical Arts Program Shines A Spotlight On Alumni Including Aoife O’Donovan, Sarah Jarosz, John Medeski

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications

New England Conservatory’s Contemporary Musical Arts program showcases the musical achievements of department alumni with Coast to Coast, a month-long celebration June 1 – 30, 2023. Featured are artists in a wide array of genres including jazz, folk, klezmer, Indian classical, bluegrass, original music and more. “We couldn’t think of a better way to cap our 50th Anniversary Celebration than shining a light on our brilliant alumni,” says department Co-Chair Eden MacAdam-Somer. “By highlighting their performances during one single month, ...

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Chicago-Based Saxphonist Michael Hudson-Casanova Releases 'Animus'

Chicago-Based Saxphonist Michael Hudson-Casanova Releases 'Animus'

Source: Michael Hudson-Casanova

Saxophonist Michael Hudson-Casanova is releasing his sophomore album with his first Chicago-based band on March 2, 2023. The release show will take place at Hungry Brain Chicago (2319 W. Belmont Ave) on March 3rd. Animus will be available on digital, CD, and limited edition vinyl formats. Hudson-Casanova composed an entirely new book of music for his trio with drummer Gustavo Cortiñas and guitarist Erik Skov. Both of these Chicago jazz veterans have their own unique projects and bring a large ...

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Event

Liberation Hall Announces Bossa Nova And Charlie Parker Titles For Record Store Day, Saturday, April 22

Liberation Hall Announces Bossa Nova And Charlie Parker Titles For Record Store Day, Saturday, April 22

Source: Prime Mover Media

CHARLIE PARKER – The Long Lost Bird Live Afro-CuBop Recordings VARIOUS ARTISTS – Bossa Nova at Carnegie Hall Liberation Hall today details a pair of jazz vinyl releases for Record Store Day, the annual retail event which celebrates independent record stores in the U.S. and abroad. Record Store Day is set for Saturday, April 22. Bossa Nova at Carnegie Hall and Charlie Parker’s The Long Lost Bird Live Afro-CuBop Recordings will each arrive on 180-gram vinyl. Both titles will ...

Recording

Backgrounder: Roberto Menescal - A Nova Bossa

Backgrounder: Roberto Menescal - A Nova Bossa

Source: JazzWax by Marc Myers

Guitarist-composer Roberto Menescal is one of the bossa nova's pioneers. Though his songs were recorded by other artists years earlier, his first leadership album, A Nova Bossa, was released in 1964 and it was a stunner. The album featured Roberto Menescal (g), Henri Ackselrud (fl), Eumir Deodato (p), Ugo Marotta (vib), Sérgio Barrozo (b) and João Palma (d), with arrangements by Eumir Deodato, Roberto Menescal and Ugo Marotta. The 12 tracks are Samba De Verão, Aruanda, Só Tinha De Ser ...

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