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Ralph Bowen is the special guest on this podcast of the Jazz Session with Jason Crane….
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The Jazz Session #242: Ralph Bowen
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Saxophonist Ralph Bowen returns with Power Play (Posi-Tone, 2011), his third CD in as many years. In this interview, Bowen talks about why he enjoys writing his own music; the importance of his band ...Read More
Here’s a new All About Jazz feature article about Posi-Tone Records!!!
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When Posi-Tone Records founder Marc Free was growing up, he looked forward to each new record purchase, cherishing the cover artwork, devouring the liner notes and most of all, feasting on the music. He came to love the music and albums issued by iconic labels such as Blue Note and Impulse!, knowing that even if he hadn’t heard of the artist, it was likely to be a quali ...Read More
Get up close & personal with Mike DiRubbo in this interview on AAJ…
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Born on July 25, 1970 in New Haven, Connecticut, Mike DiRubbo began his musical life as a junior high school clarinetist, and switched to alto saxophone at 12. A primarily self-taught saxophonist, he developed into a talented instrumentalist drawn inexorably to the notion of improvising. At a high school band concert, Mike had the opportunity to perform with the Dwike Mitchell ...Read More
Orrin Evans with Bobby Watson on the Checkout…
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Orrin Evans And Bobby Watson: Faith In Action
by JOSH JACKSON
Hear The Full Session From WBGO
Spotlight: Evans And Watson Perform ‘Beatitudes’
[5 min 12 sec]
EnlargeJosh JacksonBobby Watson (left) and Orrin Evans performed live on The Checkout on WBGO.
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“Lover”
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A great interview with Sarah Manning
by David A. Orthmann
Listening to Sarah Manning speak at length is nearly as absorbing as her music. She’s intelligent, direct, witty, and serious-minded. As Manning waxes eloquent on topics ranging from the impact of three special mentors, to the benefits of being a well-rounded person, to issues surrounding woman’s empowerment, you realize that she relishes every aspect of her life. ...Read More
Heres a link to a streaming NPR interview of Orrin Evans done by WBGO DJ Josh Jackson for the Checkout…
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Here’s a link to Orrin Evans on a segment of the Jazz Session with Jason Crane (podcast link courtesy of AAJ.com)…..
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Dan Bilawsky’s poignant review of the new Dan Pratt Organ Quartet CD “Toe the Line” taken from AAJ.com ….
Toe The Line
Dan Pratt | Posi-Tone Records (2010)
By Dan Bilawsky
Toe The Line does far more than its name implies. Saxophonist Dan Pratt has put together a record that, while loyal to the “small organ group” tradition, also manages to cover broad stylistic ground. Within this category, certain norms or standards seem to be expected in the music: Jimmy Smith’s records provide a g ...Read More
The Beyond Race Magazine Interview with Sean Nowell…
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Sean Nowell
BRM has done it again. We’ve hunted down, captured and documented the most innovative and exciting artists to recently emerge on a number of different scenes. All month long we’ll be running interviews with our discoveries to help get you ready for what’s to come in 2010. But to get a complete look at our full list of emerging artists, check out our current ...Read More