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Kind of Blue, Reloaded
Nearly 50 years after its creation, Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue is still widely revered as the Holy Grail of jazz recordings. The facts at hand, however, might lead a reasonable listener to conclude otherwise. By Marc Myers click hereBeyond the Squared Circle
For 15 years, the world knew Ferdie Pacheco as Muhammad Ali’s famed “fight doctor.” Few knew, however, that the good doctor was so madly into jazz and such a talented artist. By Bob WeinbergYoung Men with Horns
In New Orleans, a talented pack of fresh-faced musicians are infusing old traditions with new vitality. Local authorities are decidedly unimpressed. By Larry Blumenfeld
This month's disc Cool Summer vol. 7
This month, sparkling new gems from George Duke, Cynthia Holiday, Karen Benjey, Chip White, Brubeck Brothers Quartet, Nicholas Payton, Steve Oliver, Andrea Brachfeld, BK Jackson, Grace Kelly, Michael Lington, Kyle Eastwood, Patricia Barber and Patty Austin. click herePublisher’s Letter
Love at first listen. By Michael Fagien click herePrelude
Art Pepper lives; J. Geils scratches his blues itch; the unfortunate passings of Esbjörn Svensson and Bill Finegan; Peter Gabriel’s Big Blue Ball; Joe Segal’s new Jazz Showcase; Al Green and George Martin honored; and plenty more.Departments
Traditions
Kenny Millions’ loose and wild punk aesthetic. By Bob WeinbergContempo
Singer Steve Tyrell gets back to Bacharach. By Jonathan WidranThe Edge
Surveying the fringes of New York City’s dwindling club scene. By Alexander GelfandBlu Notes
Kidd Jordan and his many accomplices let it all hang out. By Larry BlumenfeldAuditions
The Marcin Wasilewski Trio delivers in a quiet way. By Phil Freeman Click hereReviewed: John Ellis & Double-Wide, Dr. John and the Lower 911, Todd Sickafoose, Bobby Broom, Fahir Atakoglu, James Carter, Steve Turre, Dominique Cravic et les Primitifs du Futur, Jamie Baum Septet, The Jeff Gauthier Goatette, Roswell Rudd Quartet, Bill Frisell, DJ Logic and Jason Miles, Grupo Fantasma, Claudio Roditi, Jessica Williams, Stanton Moore Trio, John Pizzarelli, Amos Garrett, Wayman Tisdale, Sãlongo, Duke Robillard and Incognito.