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At Jazz Standard, The Doctor Is In
August 25, 2011The nearly four decade career of pioneering organist Dr. Lonnie Smith has branched to the tune of a newly formed nonet,…
Read MoreLaid-back at Dizzy’s with The Cedar Walton Quartet
August 20, 2011Can a jazz group jam without its spark? The Cedar Walton Quartet gave a definite answer at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola (Aug….
Read MoreFugu at the Cornelia Street Cafe
August 18, 2011The question of restraint is a recurring one in the case of jazz improvisation. With too little restraint, a directionless instrumental…
Read MoreBirds With Strings: A Charlie Parker Tribute
August 10, 2011When scoping out entertainment—whether it’s a football game, or a musical concert—people’s motive is often to get away from the reality…
Read MoreDistant Worlds: Final Fantasy
August 9, 2011Although it would seem that the importance of a game would be the adventure, for fans of Final Fantasy, it is…
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