Jazz research on the Internet: a continuing saga
Here is the readme text that accompanies the Bruyninckx CD-ROM discography:
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Each discography letter is a separate file in Adobe Acrobat .pdf format. By using Acrobat, we can assure that this CD can be read by Windows, Macintosh and Unix based systems.
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Was surprised to see a new CD of Chick Corea at my local store – I knew that it was coming, but didn’t know when. Anyway, it’s very nice. Only two selections – a revised arrangement of “Spain” with his entire Origin band alongside the London Philharmonic and then the premiere recording of Chick’s Piano Concerto (which I first heard back in early 1986 and have been clamoring to get released since then).
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One of the highlights of straight ahead jazz in the 1980s was the group Sphere, which combined veterans such as tenor saxophonist Charlie Rouse and drummer Ben Riley with younger musicians Kenny Barron and Buster Williams. The ensemble was frequently cited as one of the few bands that had a cohesiveness and group concept which enabled the musicians to take chances and explore new areas while retaining their identities.
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Those who have been keeping score will know that part one was Keith Jarrett – whose influence on both subsequent shows (Renee Rosnes and Mulgrew Miller) was sometimes subtle, sometimes more overt. More later – read on.
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Well, for the second week in a row I’ve been fortunate enough to hear a top quality pianist without having to cross the Hudson (last week was Keith Jarrett at NJPAC and there are several connections to him here).
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Well, after two years of doing without, we have Keith Jarrett back on the scene. I suppose I should preface my remarks by saying that I consider him to be the finest jazz musician living today.
His concert at the NJ Performing Arts Center on Saturday night was well attended and he was very well received.
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