Coming attractions: Lumberjacks make the cut for History Channel series Feb 15, 2008
Ricky Skaggs, Bruce Hornsby, Vince Gill, Pat Metheny, B. la Fleck and others joined the Grammy-winning bassist in January for sessions at Skaggs' studio. (USA Today -- Life)
The winners? Your guess is as good as ours ... Feb 11, 2008
But Brecker, the eclectic sax dynamo who died early last year of leukemia at 57, produced a stellar farewell, with strong support from Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Jack DeJohnette and fellow nominee Patitucci. Will win: Brecker. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Herbie finds inspiration in Joni Feb 8, 2008
"In the mid-1970s, Mitchell started to experiment with jazz techniques and employed jazz musicians such as Jaco Pastorious, Pat Metheny and Shorter. Hancock took on works from her jazzier period ("Sweet Bird," "Amelia," "Edith and the King Pin," "The Jungle Line"), her earlier folk work ("Both Sides Now," "River") and works that abutted the jazz period, "Court and Spark" from just before and "The Tea Leaf Conspiracy" from "Dog Eat Dog," her 1985 album. Hancock added tunes from the jazz canon... (Variety)
Grammys' polka king Feb 5, 2008
With 16 Grammys, Jimmy Sturr is the polka star - USATODAY.com. Sign up to receive our free Books e-newsletter and get the top news of the day in your inbox. (USA Today -- Life)
Tri-Fi offers a lush jazz banquet Feb 1, 2008
Like Vince Guaraldi and his music for ``A Charlie Brown Christmas'' in the '60s and later Pat Metheny, Tri-Fi has come up with a jazz sound everybody can root for. The group, in the midst of a tour to promote its newest CD release, ``Postcards,'' will remain in Kalamazoo today to offer master classes at WMU and a jam session for area jazz students at 8 p.m. at The Union Cabaret and Grille, 125 S. Kalamazoo Mall. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Drummer's birthday show displays jazz guitarist's gifts Jan 30, 2008
Drummer Rakalam Bob Moses has played with Charles Mingus, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, and Pat Metheny, among many others, and his late-'60s band, Free Spirits, was among the pioneers of jazz/rock fusion. He also teaches at New England Conservatory. (Boston Globe)
Billy Childs is a master of mixing jazz and classical music Jan 20, 2008
The sextet features harpist Carol Robbins, guitarist Larry Koonse, saxophonist Bob Sheppard, bassist Hamilton Price, and the extraordinary drummer Antonio Sanchez, who has toured and recorded widely with Pat Metheny. Childs takes full advantage of the unusual instrumentation, writing flowing, intricately structured pieces with space for finely calibrated thematic improvisation. (Boston Globe)
January releases Dec 31, 2007
Pat Metheny Trio, Day Trip. Chris Stills, Chris Stills. (The Daily Reflector)
Lamb's Players lands a prize: 'Light' Dec 17, 2007
com): Bill Frisell & Joey Baron, Jan. 8-9; Chris Hillman and Amy Loftus; Jan. 12; Chuchito Valdes, Jan. 18; Stanley Clarke, Jan. 25-26; Robben Ford, Jan. 31; Poncho Sanchez, Feb. 1-2; Raul Malo, Feb. 3-4; Charles McPherson and Tom Harrell, Feb. 16; Pat Metheny Trio, featuring Christian McBride and Antonio Sanchez, Feb. 26-27. Belly Up Tavern (Bellyup. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
The Tim Peck Trio Dec 10, 2007
Connecticut resident Peck leads the trio with his elegant, melodic piano playing, which should be pleasing to fans of classic Dave Brubeck or of frequent Pat Metheny collaborator Brad Mehldau. The band's debut album, "Ms. Matched," is a heady mix of jazz and rock, with the piano/bass/drums sound occasionally augmented by breathy saxophones or '70s-style prog-rock keyboards, complete with swooping pitch wheel. (Boston Globe)
Nial Djuliarso: Jazz wonder kid at fork in the road Dec 7, 2007
Maybe I need to be better at socializing, but as far as jazz goes, I've got it," he said. Nial started piano lessons at the age of 2, but didn't fall in love with jazz until he was 15 and happened to catch jazz guitar player Pat Metheny performing in Senayan, Jakarta. Music runs in Nial's family; his aunt, Tri Suci Kamal, is a composer and his father, Tripudjo Djuliarso, a musician. "My grandpa forbade my dad to pursue a career in music, which hurt my dad; I guess that's why he gives me so much... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Yoshi's new S.F. site wins accolades from both sides of the stage Dec 1, 2007
Haynes, a vital 82-year-old who has made music with an extraordinary range of artists - Louis Armstrong, Lester Young, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Stan Getz, John Coltrane and Pat Metheny among them - lit a fire under the other soloists, too: trumpeter Nicholas Payton, alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett, pianist David Kikoski, bassist John Patitucci and Ravi Coltrane (son of the late saxophone giant). They poured out bracing bop-rooted solos on tunes drawn primarily from Haynes' 2001 Charlie Parker... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bearcat bands offer fanfares for festive holidays Nov 27, 2007
Maryville Daily Forum - News. Tuesday, November 27, 2007. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Haynes, the elder statesman of jazz, plays Yoshi's first S.F. show Nov 27, 2007
Roy, on the other hand, does what Roy does, and it seems to fit, whether he was playing with Charlie Parker or Lester Young or Coltrane or Miles or Chick or Pat Metheny. Those of us who are friends of Roy and have played with him for years often talk about it, how it's interesting that what he does seems to be so universally blending in with whatever the musical situation is. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cronin: Sonny Rollins Interview Nov 10, 2007
Jazz musicians and aficionados who have drawn inspiration from the self-named Saxophone Colossus turned out in droves: Lee Konitz, John Zorn, Pat Metheny and Joe Lovano were all spotted, as were the rock star Lou Reed and his wife Laurie Anderson. Now aged 77, Rollins is constantly reminded that he has outlived most of his peers, including many with whom he collaborated such as John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Art Blakey and Max Roach. (Zmag.org)
SF Gate: Entertainment: Music & Nightlife Oct 10, 2007
Oct 10 - Oct 14, Yoshis, Oakland Like his fret peers Bill Frisell and Pat Metheny, John Scofield long ago decided that "jazz" was too limiting a word for what he does, which is play terrifyingly. what lect. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
MUSIC CALENDAR 9/28 Oct 1, 2007
pat metheny trio, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 30 Second Street, Troy. 8 pm. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters Sep 21, 2007
Bassist and songwriter's seventh album features contributions from musicians such as Pat Metheny. Brian Setzer Orchestra Wolfgang's Big Night Out/Surfdog Records. (Wall Street Journal)
All That Jazz Sep 20, 2007
Guitarist Charlie Hunter and pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, who will also play Yoshi's Oakland, will appear at the new club in the coming year, as will guitarists Pat Metheny and Bill Frisell with their trios and trumpeter Arturo Sandoval's Mambo Mania Big Band. The predominately African American neighborhood, where black clubs welcomed racially mixed audiences during the Fillmore's heyday in the 1940s and '50s, has become a multicultural mix. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Finally, an archive CD Sep 16, 2007
There's also a compilation CD with live Monterey stuff from Diana Krall, Dave Brubeck, Joe Henderson, Pat Metheny and more. The question that naturally springs to mind about the venture is: What took them so long. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Kronos Quartet Plays Sigur Rs Sep 16, 2007
Reich: Different Trains, Electric Counterpoint (Kronos String Quartet & Pat Metheny). Pieces of Africa (Kronos String Quartet). (Suite101.com)
Albums set to drop Sep 14, 2007
Meshell Ndegeocello, The World Has Made Me the Man of My Dreams: The renowned bassist mixes orchestral soundscapes and punk aesthetic with help of Pat Metheny, Oliver Lake and others. Ann Nesby,This Is Love: The former lead vocalist of Sounds of Blackness returns with this set of R&B originals. (USA Today)
Rooted in Racine: On the heels on his debut CD, local jazz guitarist will perform in Racine Wednesday Sep 13, 2007
On his myspace page () his influences include everyone from Pat Metheny and Keith Jarrett to Coltrane, Shorter and Stevie Wonder. Mollerskov gives much credit for his musical development to his teachers, including those in high school and college, such as Racine s Norm Lanning and Curt Hanrahan. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Added attraction Aug 24, 2007
His affiliation with Coleman continues to this day, although Haden has been a noted band leader in his own right for nearly 40 years and has made outstanding albums with such greats as Keith Jarrett, Stan Getz and Pat Metheny. Cline regards his four years playing with Haden's Liberation Music Orchestra in the mid-1980s as a career highlight. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
In step: BodyVox Aug 21, 2007
Hampton and Roland have also choreographed music videos for such performers as Sting, U2, Pat Metheny and David Bowie as well as for the Academy Awards in 1998. When you talk to the couple, it's clear that they not only prize the contributions of their company members but also consider themselves a team. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Loves to Practice Aug 17, 2007
" He mentions Mr. Coltrane and Mr. Shorter, both saxophonists, but as far as guitar influences, Mr. Daab names Joe Pass and Pat Metheny, and of course Mr. Bruno. Mercer County isn't Manhattan, but Mr. Daab is pleased with the many opportunities to play and hear live jazz in the area. "There's Chambers Walk and the Fedora Caf; (in Lawrenceville), there's Java Moon, which has become my home away from home, and now the Witherspoon Grill, just to name a few places" he says. "You don't need to go far... (South Brunswick Post, NJ)
Bruce Hornsby, mystery man Aug 10, 2007
Recorded with jazz guitarist Pat Metheny. Played with bassist Charlie Haden and saxophonist Wayne Shorter. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Infotainment Jul 30, 2007
Pat Metheny and Larry GrenadierSan Sebastian: US guitarist Pat Metheny (L) performs next to Larry Grenadier at the 42nd Jazzaldia Festival. afp. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Billboard Bits: Pearl Jam/Wilco, Meshell Ndegeocello, Rihanna... Jul 25, 2007
Eclectic artist Meshell Ndegeocello will return Sept. 25 with a new Decca album, "The World Has Made Me the Man of My Dreams." The album sports contributions from guitarists Pat Metheny and Doyle Bramhall II, pianists Robert Glasper and Jason Lindner, saxophonist Oliver Lake and vocalists Thandiswa Mazwai andOumou Sangare. "The World" is the follow-up to 2005's Shanachie effort "The Spirit Music Jamia: Dance of the Infidel," which debuted at No. 4 on Billboard's Top Contemporary Jazz Albums... (Billboard.com)
What's the perfect PRR playlist? Jul 3, 2007
The Wait The Pretenders The Heat of The Day The Pat Metheny Group Giant Steps The Pat Metheny Group (J. Coltrane, composer) New York On My Mind John McLaughlin Behind The Lines Genesis Duchess Genesis Dance on A Volcano Genesis Middle of the Road The Pretenders Follow You Follow Me Genesis Miles Beyond The Mahavishnu Orchestra Bad Sneakers Steely Dan Janie Runaway Steely Dan Jack of Speed Steely Dan Trans-Island Skyway Donald F* Duke s Travels Genesis Duke s End Genesis Afterglow Genesis. By Tom... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Coleman, Hill Take Top Jazz Honors Jun 30, 2007
Other winners included Sonny Rollins (tenor sax), Maria Schneider (arranger), Dave Douglas (trumpet), Wycliffe Gordon (trombone), Dave Liebman (soprano saxophone), Gary Smulyan (baritone saxophone), Frank Wess (flute), Joey DeFrancesco (organ), Pat Metheny (guitar), Dave Holland (acoustic bass), Steve Swallow (electric bass) and Roy Haynes (drums). In the jazz journalism categories, the lifetime achievement award went to Francis Davis, a frequent contributor to the Atlantic Monthly and Village... (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Andy Milne & Gregoire Maret Duo Debut Album Scenarios Releases June 26, 2007 in USA Jun 26, 2007
For Maret, a sought-after player whose open musicality has inspired artists as far reaching as George Benson, Cassandra Wilson, Me'Shell Ndegeocello, Little Jimmy Scott, Bebel Gilberto and the Pat Metheny Group to seek him out, it marks an opportunity to begin establishing the shape of his own music. For Milne, a proponent of Steve Coleman's highly influential M-Base jazz ideology, it offers a chance to explore his compositions in a fresh context. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Ornette Coleman collapses on stage at Bonnaroo Jun 19, 2007
His first album was released in 1958 and Ornette Coleman has worked with a variety of artists over the years, including Pat Metheny and Jerry Garcia of The Grateful Dead. Ornette Coleman is most well-known for his saxophone abilities, but he also plays the trumpet and the violin. (Actress Archives)
Jazz star collapses at festival Jun 19, 2007
He is known for collaborations with artists such as Pat Metheny and Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead. He also plays the trumpet and the violin, and he and his quartet are due to embark on a European tour next month. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Ionia grad to perform at International Jazz Festival Jun 7, 2007
Their performance will include he Heat of the Day by Pat Metheny, ime Check by Don Menza, razeology by Charlie Parker, atin Train by Arturo Sandoval and ighland Air by Lyle Mayes to name just a few. The Percussion Ensemble will perform in McCurdy Pavilion, a former World War II-era balloon hangar that seats 1,200 people. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Saxophonist Brecker's Final Work A Fitting Tribute To Career May 28, 2007
The 78-minute CD respects Brecker's wishes by including all nine original tunes he recorded with a jazz all-star lineup of guitarist Pat Metheny, pianists Herbie Hancock and Brad Mehldau, bassist John Patitucci and drummer Jack DeJohnette. "The compositions are among the best Mike had ever written," said Metheny, who appeared on Brecker's first solo album in 1987, in an e-mail response. (The Ledger)
Posthumous 'Pilgrimage' is Michael Brecker at his best May 23, 2007
This album celebrates life with its joyous themes, upbeat rhythms, and stellar performances from Brecker's quintet, which features guitarist Pat Metheny , bassist John Patitucci , drummer Jack DeJohnette , and pianists Herbie Hancock and Brad Mehldau , who take turns depending on the need for their vastly differing styles. Brecker throws his entire being into his solos, hopscotching through the melody on "The Mean Time," contrasting the harmony on the tense "Five Months From Midnight," bending... (Boston Globe)
Kansas City a hot destination? May 19, 2007
is scheduled for the middle of June, and this year's scheduled headliners include Al Jarreau and Pat Metheny. "Ribs" is for the festival's barbecue competition, where amateurs can compete for $3,000 in prizes. (MSNBC -- Travel)
The Spot For Jazz May 13, 2007
" Among the other jazz stars who have availed themselves of the exquisite sound and ambience are Diana Krall, Oscar Peterson, Bill Frisell, Chucho Valds, John Zorn, Poncho Sanchez, Marian McPartland, Bud Shank, Woody Allen, Stanley Turrentine, Freddie Hubbard, Pat Metheny, McCoy Tyner, Pharoah Sanders, Elvin Jones, John Scofield, the Art Ensemble of Chicago, Cecil Taylor ... the list goes on. Some of those artists are capable of filling 3,000-seat halls, yet they still come to Yoshi's. "This... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Telluride Jazz Celebration To Feature Scofield May 12, 2007
According to the Web site allmusic, Scofield is "one of the "big three" of current jazz guitarists (along with Pat Metheny and Bill Frisell)." Early in his career, Scofield recorded with Miles Davis and Charles Mingus. More recently, he has been releasing albums that range from traditional jazz to fusion. (CBS 4, CO)
Metheny and Mehldau: Two stars collide, connect Apr 16, 2007
Brad Mehldau (left) and Pat Metheny played several duets at the Opera House before being joined by a bassist and drummer ... Pat Metheny is one of the biggest names in jazz, and Brad Mehldau perhaps the most acclaimed pianist of his generation ... Pat Metheny and Brad Mehldau. (Boston Globe)
More of this story Apr 15, 2007
MSDQ stuck mostly with originals, while tapping into some Yellowjackets and Pat Metheny. Lavieri and Woolverton did most of the soloing, though Johnson had his share. (Newport Daily News, RI)
A meeting of minds at a musical crossroads Apr 13, 2007
The guitarist Pat Metheny has long been an ambassador for a big-tent jazz sensibility in which technical virtuosity is put in the service of texture and melody ... Metheny says it was Nonesuch label exec Bob Hurwitz , with whom he has worked since the Pat Metheny Group's early days on the iconic German ECM label , who suggested making two records, "one mostly but not only duets, and the other mostly but not only the quartet. For me and Brad this was one big thing, and that was Bob's solution.". (Boston Globe)
Picks of the week Apr 13, 2007
Tomorrow: Pat Metheny and Brad Mehldau at the Opera House. Latin piano powerhouse Eddie Palmieri and trumpeter Brian Lynch join the Harvard Jazz Band at Sanders Theatre. (Boston Globe)
A mythic pairing on jazz's frontier Apr 12, 2007
Nonetheless, it took a surprisingly long time for Brad Mehldau and Pat Metheny to collaborate ... Metheny also has a melodic bent, whether in his breezier, more populist projects (think of his work with the Pat Metheny Group from the late '80s through the mid-'90s) or his more offbeat work (the Ornette Coleman collaboration Song X, or 2005's 70-minute musical manifesto of forward-thinking jazz, The Way Up). (National Post)
Metheny ill at ease in back seat Apr 11, 2007
Pat Metheny/Brad Mehldau ... Whether or not Pat Metheny and Brad Mehldau get added to that pantheon remains to be seen, but judging from their performance Monday at Toronto's Hummingbird Centre, their inclusion is hardly the given their fans might suppose. (Globe and Mail)
These Joes far from ordinaryFather-and-son duo from Roland Park collaborate on guitars Mar 29, 2007
"Joe Jr., who cites jazz guitarist Pat Metheny as a major influence, nodded: "Up until that point we didn't even have the idea of writing music together, much less playing. But once we did, everything made sense and we wanted to keep on going. (Baltimore Messenger, MD)
Former Southbury Man Releases World Jazz CD Mar 28, 2007
"Passport" features contributions by Grammy Award-winning harmonica player Howard Levy of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones and six-time Grammy Award-winning drummer Paul Wertico of the Pat Metheny Group, as well as Indian vocalist Satya Gummuluri, who sings in Urdu, Hindi, Sanskrit and Punjab. Djavan's pianist Renato Fonseca, Blue Note guitarist Neal Alger, pianist Ben Lewis, guitarist Steve Ramsdell, drummer Jeff Fortin and Brazilian guest artists Thiago Silva, Felipe Pinaud and Enrique Band are... (Voices, CT)
Pat Metheny, Brad Mehldau Mar 26, 2007
Ever since pianist Brad Mehldau made it onto the scene over a decade ago, guitarist Pat Metheny has wanted to perform and record with him. So now they're at it in an extensive way -- with two joint albums out already in only the last six months, and a national tour in which Metheny has in effect joined Mehldau's working trio. (Variety)
Big enough to do what they like Mar 25, 2007
Hornsby, who has worked with everyone from the Grateful Dead to Pat Metheny , has won three. Their partnership on this new, bluegrass-oriented disc is a rousing success as they combine original songs with traditional fare such as the cowboy tune "Hills of Mexico," the instrumental "Sheep Shell Corn" (given an old-timey feel reminiscent of the Skillet Lickers ), and the extraordinary "Across the Rocky Mountain," in which Skaggs sings with a mournful keen recalling his mentor, Stanley, and Hornsby... (Boston Globe)
Hymns of Canada's rap master Mar 24, 2007
We also have interviews with jazz guitarist Pat Metheny and bass great Dave Holland, along with reviews of the new Amy Winehouse and Joss Stone albums. And in my weekly column, WHO MADE YOU GOD. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Revolutionary but still evolving Mar 4, 2007
He also revisits two older pieces --the frenetic "Song X," the title track from a 1985 album with guitarist Pat Metheny, and "Turnaround" from his 1959 album "Tomorrow Is the Question , " on which the alto saxophonist's bluesy wails reflect his R&B roots with some quotes thrown in from "Beautiful Dreamer" and "If I Loved You.". Coleman may be one of the most controversial figures in modern American music, but in person the slightly built musician comes across as a modest, gentle revolutionary --... (Boston Globe -- Living)
Portrait gallery Feb 10, 2007
He also suggested that anyone nominated in the same category as jazz guitarist Pat Metheny, an 18-time Grammy winner, would do well to stay home. The last time I attended the pretelecast, Diana Krall and (superstar album producers) Terry Lewis and Jimmy Jam were there, and everyone was pretty excited, East said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Arts Scene: 02/08/07 Feb 9, 2007
The first half of the concert focuses on classical scores by Canadian and American composers, said Staff Sgt. Darren Raybourne, while the second half features jazz and rock by folks like Pat Metheny, Edgar Winter and Duke Ellington. Greg Bartholomew will also debut his "Voyageur Suite.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Classic rock comes to the luau Feb 9, 2007
Instead he lists Pat Metheny, Carlos Santana, Bela Fleck, Eddie Van Halen and George Harrison. Shimabukuro pays tribute to Harrison, who wrote "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," in his most recent solo CD, "Gently Weeps." The work is signed under his own record label, Hitch Hike Records, but is produced by Mac McAnally, lead guitarist from Jimmy Buffet's Coral Reefer Band. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Concert update Feb 8, 2007
Pat Metheny and Brad Mehldau at the Opera House April 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets, $40, $50, and $75, on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m.. Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Metheny, Mehldau Expand For New Album... Feb 7, 2007
Jonathan Cohen, N.Y. Jazz artists Pat Metheny and Brad Mehldau have expanded into a quartet for their second album together, apply dubbed "Quartet." Due March 13 via Nonesuch, the 11-track project finds them joined by bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Jeff Ballard from Mehldau's trio. Those musicians played on two tracks from last year's "Metheny/Mehldau" album. (Billboard.com)
Lots of drumrolls for Haynes Feb 6, 2007
Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays's un-swinging "James" interrupted the momentum, Shaw struggling manfully with the tune before Bejerano miraculously pumped life into it with a two-fisted, Latin-inflected solo. The set ended with the Al Jolson/Saul Chaplin chestnut "Anniversary Song," in swinging 6/8 time that gave plenty of latitude for Haynes's elaborate cross-rhythms. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Morricone in US concert debut Feb 6, 2007
The audience included singer-songwriter Lou Reed, Beninese singer Angelique Kidjo and US guitarist Pat Metheny. Born in Rome in 1928, Morricone has written music for more than 400 films. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Few musicians have won a wider audience for jazz Feb 6, 2007
" That show is syndicated nationally (and to London) and reaches five million listeners, according to Lewis, though he's heard estimates of up to eight million. On his "Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis" television show on PBS, performers appear in twos and threes. One show, for instance, teamed the understated elegance of veteran guitarist Jim Hall with guitarist Pat Metheny, who combines jazz, rock, folk and electronic sounds. The show is renewed for 2007 and will go from a half-hour to an... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Good guys aren't always so good Feb 5, 2007
Chercover writes: "In the living room, she put on a nice quiet Pat Metheny album. 'Watercolors,' I think." Now that's a cool head -- playing name-that-album when you're about to score with Susan Sarandon. Needless to say, Ray Dudgeon handles the rest of his troubles with equal aplomb. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Seeking Synergy Jan 30, 2007
" Kevin Delaney, Jacob Kreamer, Beth Kaczmarek, Kate M. Lieberth and Jenna Maule wrapped themselves in the black full-body (and head) leotards and nailed the slouching leaps and insect-like propeller arms. Former Taylor star Patrick Corbin set the piece. But the comedy never quite came through in Tharp's 1976 "Country Dances," despite technically impressive performances. Compact Alec Lytton is the man at the heart of this slapstick hoedown, and though his control and line are dazzling, his... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Catch these CDs, acts Jan 27, 2007
Axl Rose's recent online posting seemed serious about holding to this release date; Wynton Marsalis, "From the Plantation to the Penitentiary" A provocative new title from the jazz trumpeter; Relient K, "Five Score and Seven Years Ago" According to a Capitol Records press release, this album contains not only an "account of Lincoln's assassination" but also the "115-track tour de force 'Deathbed,' told by an end-stage cancer patient who has mercifully not lost his sense of humor." (Also: Ry... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Corea, Burton Bring Jazz To Jorgensen Jan 27, 2007
Over his nearly four decade career, Burton has recorded with Roy Haynes, Pat Metheny and Stan Getz, to name a few. Like Corea, Burton has been widely nominated for Grammy considerations: he has been nominated twelve times and has earned five Grammy awards. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Podcast: Your top concerts Jan 20, 2007
2002 - Front row seats to see Pat Metheny on the SON tour. Posted by: daveyjo1. (USA Today -- Life)
