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Issue 323jazz&bluesreportJanuary 15 - March 1, 2010www.jazz-blues.comnow in our 35th yearHELPINGHAITINOW!

Editor & FounderBill WahlLayout & DesignBill WahlOperationsJim MartinPilar MartinThe situation in Haiti needs help from everyone worldwide who can afford to make somekind of donation. Just as I was putting this issue together I got a press release from CityWinery in New York City about benefit concerts taking place there over four nights in lateJanuary. After some quick googling I found that there are concerts taking place all aroundthe world to benefit the people of Haiti. Below are two such events for those in the NYCarea, but if we all seek a benefit out in our areas it will support the Haitians as well asshowing our thanks for the musicians.ContributorsMichael Braxton, Mark Cole, KellyFerjutz, Nancy Ann Lee, Peanuts,Matt Simpson, Wanda Simpson,Mark Smith, Dave Sunde, JoergUnger, Duane Verh, Emily Wahland Ron Weinstock.EMERGENCY BENEFIT CONCERTS FOR HAITIMUSICIANS SUPPORT HAITI OVER 4 NIGHTSAT CITY WINERY - JAN 20, 21, 24, 25100% OF PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT WYCLEF JEAN’S YELECheck out our constantly updatedwebsite. Now you can search for CDReviews by artists, titles, recordlabels, keyword or JBR Writers. 15years of reviews are up and we’ll begoing all the way back to 1974.Comments.billwahl@ jazz-blues.comWeb . www.jazz-blues.comCopyright 2009 Jazz & Blues ReportNo portion of this publication may bereproduced without written permissionfrom the publisher. All rights Reserved.Founded in Buffalo New York in March of1974; began in Cleveland edition in April of1978. Now this global e-zine edition isposted online monthlyat www.jazz-blues.comFELIX AUGUSTIN, HAITI’S CONSUL GENERAL IN NY, WILL JOIN ON WED, JAN 20GO TO CITYWINERY.COM FOR TICKETS AND UPDATESCity Winery - NYC –We want toraise 100,000 in four nights to helpHaiti’s catastrophic earthquake.No country in the Western Hemisphere has been battered more thanHaiti in the last 500 years: the nearlycomplete annihilation of its nativepopulation in about 2 decades, a brutal slave regime, foreign military interventions over hundreds of years,dictatorship supported by westernpowers, blockades of aid and morerecently devastating hurricanes—and now the earthquake. These arestrong and resilient people—the firstcountry in the world to establish anindependent republic by formerslaves."Buffalonious"Our original mascotfrom the very earlyBuffalo Jazz Reportdays – mid '70s.He is older now,but global &still very cool!www.jazz-blues.comPAGE TWOHaitians are not in the words ofPat Robertson deserving of this because of a “pact with the devil.” Americans do not already donate to HaitiJanuary, 2010 Issue 323through income tax, as Rush Limbaughclaimed. In fact, as refuted by NicholasKristof in the New York Times today http://bit.ly/8P5GoQ - the US contributes much less to Haiti than other countries do per capita, even though theyare our poorest neighbors.Give anyway you can. Our concertswill benefit Wyclef Jean’s YELE butthere are other important places to give:Wyclef Jean’s YELE - http://yele.orgPartners in Health - http://pih.orgDoctorswithoutborders.org http://Doctorswithoutborders.orgAmericares - http://Americares.orgSCHEDULE SO FAR: (check http://www.citywinery.com for updates)Wednesday, 9pm, 60 - PattiSmith, Swell Season, Josh Ritter, JohnWesley Harding, The Antlers, YoungPeople’s ChorusThursday, 9pm, 50 - Lewis Black,Vernon Reid & Corey Glover of LivingColour, Rich Pagano & The SugarcaneCups, Marshall Crenshaw, DavidJohansen, Willie Nile, Nada SurfSunday, 8pm, 50 Rosanne Cash,Madeleine Peyroux, Caroline Chocolate DropsMonday, 8pm, 20 15 Indie artistsincluding The BongosThe City Winery is located at 155Varick Street in New York. Check theirwensite at www.citywinery.com orphone 212-608-0555.

Haiti Benefit ConcertL’Union Fait Force GrooveCollective, DJ Logic ,Bernie Worrell, Dr. Lonnie Smithand Roy HargroveNYC – A benefit for Haiti has just been announced forTuesday, January 19 - 8:00 PM at Le Poisson Rouge158Bleecker Street, New York, NY. (212-228-4854)New York-based Grammy nominated Jazz artists,Groove Collective are putting together an impromptu benefit concert for Haiti this Tuesday the 19th. Le PoissonRouge has donated their venue for the event. DJ Logic,Bernie Worrell and Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio will perform andwill feature various other special guests TBA. All artists,production, promotion and venue are volunteering theirservices for the effort. Those wishing to donate to the concert fundraising effort who cannot attend or who wish todonate more than the suggested ticket price may do sohere here.100% of ticket proceeds go to Haiti Action, Hands Together, The Lambi Fund of Haiti and Grassroots InternationalThis concert is general admission. All tickets are donation in whatever amount you choose. Minimum suggested donation is 20.Special Thanks to these organizations for their assistance:Culture Project (UN Concert Organizer)French EmbassyRed Shoes Foundation (Aids Awareness)Mt Fuji Jazz Festival OrganizationVisit lepoissonrouge.com for more information.NEW YORK GUITAR FESTIVAL ANNOUNCESITS TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF CONCERTSNEW YORK, NY - No instrument has spoken in morevoices to more people than the guitar, and over the pastdecade no festival has sought out the modulations in thosevoices and the range of the guitar’s cultural expressionsthan the New York Guitar Festival.Following its success since 1999 (with rave reviews inThe New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and JazzTimes as well as sister festivals in Urbana, Illinois andAdelaide Australia), the New York Guitar Festival announces its tenth season of concert performances, whichbegan January 8 and runs though February 4.The festival boasts over 30 exceptional guitarists ofjazz, classical, rock, traditional, and avant garde styles.Participating venues include Merkin Concert Hall, The 92ndStreet Y, The World Financial Center’s Winter Garden, LePoisson Rouge and Barbes. Concerts range from an allday Guitar Marathon interpreting the music of J.S. Bachand his contemporaries, (featuring, among other internationally-famous musicians, the Brazilian Guitar Quartet,Paul O’Dette, Ana Vidovic, Eliot Fisk, Paul Galbraith andNigel North) to the Hindustani slide guitar music ofDebashish Bhattacharya.The festival also has a history of commissioning remarkable original works, and the 2010 season breaks yetmore new ground by presenting ten classic silent films(seven by Chaplin, one by Keaton and two by Harry Smith)accompanied by original scores performed live by a spectacularly rich and varied coterie of guitarists: Gyan Riley,Alex de Grassi, Justin Vernon (of Bon Iver), Steve Kimock,James Blackshaw, Marc Ribot, David Bromberg and themembers of Chicha Libre.The New York Guitar Festival, a not-for-profit arts organization, was founded in 1999 by musician and producerDavid Spelman, who serves as its Artistic Director. TheFestival’s goal is to broaden the public’s appreciation forthe guitar by fostering emerging talent, supporting innovative collaborations among outstanding artists, and commissioning new works. In addition to producing eclectic concerts and radio broadcasts, its Guitar Harvest series of recordings supports outreach programs in New York Citypublic schools.REMAINING CONCERT SCHEDULE:Merkin Concert HallGoodman House, 129 West 67th StreetTickets and information: 212-501-3330 kaufmancenter.orgThursday, January 21, 8 p.m.Silent Films/Live GuitarsCharlie Chaplin’s One A.M. and Easy Street BusterKeaton’s CopsMusic by Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon and SteveKimockBon Iver is the nom-de-guerre of musician JustinVernon. His album For Emma, Forever Ago was a criticaland commercial hit, making him one of the most talkedabout indie artists of 2008. For his scores to One A.M. &Easy Street, he’s joined by Chris Rosenau, of Collection ofColonies of Bees, whom Justin calls his “guitar mentor.”Steve Kimock is best known as co-founder and guitaristfor the San Francisco band Zero. He’s recorded and performed with Bruce Hornsby and members of the GratefulDead-Jerry Garcia once hailed him as his favorite guitarist. He performs music for Buster Keaton’s Cops.Merkin Concert HallGoodman House, 129 West 67th StreetTickets and information: 212-501-3330 kaufmancenter.orgThursday, January 28, 8 p.m.Silent Films/Live GuitarsCharlie Chaplin’s Shoulder Arms and The Fall ofthe House of Usher (directed by James Sibley Watsonand Melville Webber)Music by Alex de Grassi James BlackshawOne of the top fingerstyle, steel-string guitarists,Grammy nominee Alex de Grassi is renowned for his impeccable technique and compelling compositions. He’sexplored a variety of world music influences and drawnacclaim for his 14 recordings on Windham Hill and otherlabels. He presents his original score for Chaplin’s 1918masterpiece Shoulder Arms. James Blackshaw is a London-based prodigy who’s released seven albums of mesmerizing 12-string compositions. His style is often describedas “American primitive” and incorporates elements of Indian raga, improvisation, and psychedelia.January, 2010 Issue 323PAGE THREE

92nd Street YLexington Avenue at 92nd StreetTickets and information: 212-415-5500 / www.92Y.orgSunday, January 31, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., with a breakat 5 p.m.The Guitar Marathon: BachMusic by Paul O’Dette, Brazilian Guitar Quartet,Eliot Fisk, Paul Galbraith, David Leisner, Nigel North,Gyan Riley, Benjamin Verdery, Ana Vidovic, JasonVieaux, and additional artists to be announced.Our 5th biannual Guitar Marathon at the 92nd StreetY’s Kaufman Auditorium is co-curated by Paul O’Dette andthe NYGF’s David Spelman. Some of today’s finest classical guitarists and lutenists will reveal the different facets ofthe music of J.S. Bach and his contemporaries. The eventruns from 2-10pm, with a break at 5pm. “An epic event” ishow the The Wall Street Journal classified our first Marathon, and Jazz Times called it “a veritable guitar orgy.” Halfand full-day tickets will be available in August. Presentedin association with WNYC Radio and broadcast on 93.9FM.Merkin Concert HallGoodman House, 129 West 67th StreetTickets and information: 212-501-3330 kaufmancenter.orgThursday, February 4th, 8 p.m.Silent Films/Live GuitarsCharlie Chaplin’s The Pilgrim and shorts by HarrySmithMusic by Chicha Libre Gyan RileyThe Peruvian-influenced psychedelic pop of ChichaLibre mixes Colombian cumbia, dreamy surf guitar, andAndean melodies. They present their score to Chaplin’s1923 The Pilgrim. Gyan Riley is an equally strong presence in the worlds of classical guitar and contemporarymusic. He’s performed throughout Europe and the U.S.,both as a soloist and in ensembles with Zakir Hussain, theSan Francisco Symphony, the Falla Guitar Trio, and hisfather, the composer/pianist/vocalist Terry Riley.Monterey Jazz FestivalOn Tour In 2010MJF/52 All-Star Band Features KennyBarron, Regina Carter, Russell Malone,Kurt Elling, Kiyoshi Kitagawa, andJohnathan Blake34-Date Tour Kicks Off February 5, 2010 InConnecticut, Continues Through 32 Cities In 17States From February - May, 2010Monterey, CA; The Monterey Jazz Festival, a leaderin jazz education and presentation since 1958, announcesthe thirty-four date, nationwide, six-week tour of theMJF/52 All-Stars, billed as the Monterey Jazz Festivalon Tour. Traveling through thirty-two cities in seventeenstates, the group features the nine-time GrammyÆ-nominated and NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron on piano;Grammy-nominated violinist Regina Carter; Grammy-winning guitarist Russell Malone; seven-time Grammy-nominated vocalist Kurt Elling; bassist Kiyoshi Kitagawa; andPAGE FOURGrammy-nominated drummer Johnathan Blake. The tourwill take place in two phases, and will begin its twentyperformance East Coast run in eleven states on February5, 2010 at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, and willfinish on February 28 at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. The second leg of the tour begins on the WestCoast in Bellingham, Washington on April 14, 2010, andcontinues with an additional fourteen dates in six states,ending in Detroit, Michigan, on May 1.Members of the MJF/52 All-Star Band have a specialrelationship with the Monterey Jazz Festival, and have acommitment to the cultivation of jazz audiences worldwide.Pianist Kenny Barron made his first of his eight appearances at MJF in the early 1960s with Dizzy Gillespie; violinist Regina Carter was selected as Artist-In-Residencefor MJF/47 in 2004 and has appeared at the Festival fourtimes since 1999. Vocalist Kurt Elling, also selected asMJF’s Artist-In-Residence for MJF/49 in 2006, has appeared on the stages of the Festival four times since 2003.Guitarist Russell Malone has appeared five times at MJFsince 1997. Both bassist Kiyoshi Kitagawa and drummerJohnathan Blake made their second appearances at MJF/52. All together, the members of the MJF/52 All-Star grouphave performed at Monterey twenty-four times.“With the success of our 50th Anniversary Tour in 2008and the subsequent Grammy win a year later for TerenceBlanchard for the live recording at MJF/50, we were anxious to continue the spirit and excitement created by theinaugural event and build an even stronger platform forthe 2010’s “MJF On Tour,” said Tim Jackson, GeneralManager for the Monterey Jazz Festival. “With KennyBarron (piano), Regina Carter (violin), Kurt Elling (vocal),and Russell Malone (guitar) as this year’s principal artistsand with the superb support of Kenny’s working trio, KiyoshiKitagawa on bass and drummer Johnathan Blake, we havecreated an ensemble that is both sonically interesting andhard swinging. These artists all embody the history, spiritand legacy of the Monterey Jazz Festival and each has apast relationship with MJF that includes performance andeducational activities, both core components of Monterey’smission statement. They are an amazing band that willembody the past, present, and future of jazz.”The Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour will appear atmajor performing arts organizations in many regions of thecounty, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, NewYork, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. For a complete list of shows, please visitwww.montereyjazzfestival.org. Each of the shows will feature a selection of standards and originals from all periodsof jazz.All-Star Bands at Monterey have been a long-standing tradition at MJF. Starting in 1966, the Festival assembledmaster musicians under the “Monterey All-Stars” moniker.At least seventeen Monterey All-Star Bands have gracedthe stages of Monterey and have included Gil Evans, GerryMulligan, Elvin Jones, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, RayBrown, Sonny Stitt, Max Roach, John Lewis, Shelly Manne,Bobby Hutcherson, Hank Jones, Milt Jackson, and manymore as members. In 2007, the Monterey Jazz Festival50th Anniversary All-Stars (featuring Terence Blanchard,January, 2010 Issue 323

James Moody, Benny Green, Nnenna Freelon, DerrickHodge, and Kendrick Scott) performed a ten-week tourof the United States, performing for 44,000 fans in 52 cities in 22 states. A recording on Monterey Jazz FestivalRecords — an imprint of Concord Records — from theirperformance at MJF/50, Live at the 2007 Monterey JazzFestival, was nominated for two Grammys (TerenceBlanchard and James Moody were both nominated inthe Best Jazz Instrumental Solo Category) with the awardgoing to Terence Blanchard on February 8, 2009, makingit the first Grammy for the fledgling label.About the MJF/52 All-StarsPianist and NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron has anunmatched ability to mesmerize audiences with his elegantplaying, sensitive melodies and infectious rhythms is whatinspired The Los Angeles Times to name him “one of thetop jazz pianists in the world.” Dizzy Gillespie hired Barronin 1962, and he has also performed with Freddie Hubbard,Stanley Turrentine, Milt Jackson, Buddy Rich, Yusef Lateef,and many more. From 1974 to 2000, Kenny was on thefaculty at Rutgers University as professor of music, andhas mentored many of today’s young talents including DavidSanchez, Terence Blanchard, and Regina Bell. Kenny wasinducted into the American Jazz Hall of Fame in 2005, andin 2009, he was named a Living Legacy by the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation. He has recorded over 40 albums as aleader, and has earned 9 Grammy nominations. He wasselected as a NEA Jazz Master for 2010, the nation’s highest honor in jazz.Grammy-nominated drummer and composerJohnathan Blake, has been working steadily in the contemporary jazz scene for the past 10 years, and is the firstcall drummer for many notable jazz musicians such as TomHarrell, David Sanchez, Russell Malone, Kenny Barron,Randy Brecker, and Oliver Lake, to name a few. Eventually attending William Paterson University in New Jerseyand studying with Rufus Reid, John Riley, Steve Wilson,and Horace Arnold, he also was gigging professionally withthe Oliver Lake Big Band, Roy Hargrove, and DavidSanchez. By 2007, Johnathan received a Master’s degreefrom the Rutgers University, studying with Ralph Bowen,Conrad Herwig, and Stanley Cowell, primarily focusing onhis compositional skills. Johnathan is currently a memberof the Tom Harrell Quintet, the Russell Malone Quartet,and he performs regularly with Kenny Barron, AvishaiCohen, and Omer Avital.Regina Carter began performing on violin at the ageof four. Regina attended Detroit’s prestigious Cass Technical High School. Upon graduating, she departed for theNew England Conservatory of Music, only to return toMichigan’s Oakland University, seasoning her chops bygigging with several local musicians. By 1994, she hadreturned to New York, recording two solo albums for Atlantic while also working with the String Trio of New York, MuhalRichard Abrams, and Greg Tate and the Black Rock Coalition. Carter joined Verve Records in 1998 and has sincerecorded five critically acclaimed works: Rhythms of theHeart; Motor City Moments; Paganini: After a Dream;Freefall (a duet project with pianist Kenny Barron) and I’llBe Seeing You: A Sentimental Journey. Her playing hasappeared on filmmaker Ken Burns’ soundtrack for the PBSdocumentary, Jazz; Wynton Marsalis’ opera Blood on theFields; Cassandra Wilson’s Traveling Miles; Mary J. Blige’sMy Life; and Latin Jazz pianist Eddie Palmieri on hisGrammy award-winning Listen Here.Kurt Elling is the preeminent young male jazz singertoday. A ten-year stretch saw Elling earn seven Grammynominations for six Blue Note albums, six consecutive yearsat the top of the DownBeat Critics and Jazz Times Readers’ polls, three Jazz Journalists’ Association Awards forBest Male Vocalist, and the Prix Billie Holiday from theAcademie du Jazz in Paris. His quartet has toured the world,performing to critical acclaim in Europe, the Middle East,South America, Asia and Australia, and at jazz festivalsand concert halls across the North America. In addition toworking with his own quartet, Kurt Elling has spent recording and/or performing time with an array of artists that includes Terence Blanchard, Dave Brubeck, The ClaytonHamilton Orchestra, Benny Golson, Jon Hendricks, FredHersch, Charlie Hunter, Al Jarreau, David Liebman, JoeLovano, Christian McBride, Marian McPartland, The BobMintzer Big Band, Mark Murphy, John Pizzarelli, KurtRosenwinkel, and The Yellowjackets. In 2007, he signedto Concord Records, recording Nightmoves.Bassist and composer Kiyoshi Kitagawa is an integral part of today’s jazz scene. Soon after moving to NewYork City from Japan, he met Winard Harper at Blue Note’sjam session and joined the Harper Brothers, recording onthe Remembrance: Live at The Village Vanguard. Kiyoshihas toured and recorded with the alto great Kenny Garrettwith drummer Brian Blade. He has gone on to work withmany of the leading names in jazz including Steve Turre,Tommy Flanagan, and Kenny Kirkland just to name a few.In 1996, he formed “The Trio” with the versatile Japanesepianist, Makoto Ozone, releasing four albums together.Most recently, Kiyoshi has been touring the world withbands led by three jazz greats: the Jimmy Heath Quartet,the Kenny Barron Trio and Quintet, and the Andy Bey Quartet.Born in Albany, Georgia, guitarist Russell Malone grewup playing a variety of music. In 1988, he was hired as asideman by the seminal organist Jimmy Smith. He wenton to back the popular pianist and vocalist, Harry Connick,Jr. from 1990-1994. Malone first recorded as a leader in1992, when he provided his self-titled debut album for Columbia, Russell Malone, which quickly went to #1 on theradio charts and was followed by Black Butterfly in 1993and Wholly Cats for Japan’s Venus label in 1995. Malonejoined pianist and vocalist Diana Krall in 1995, contributing to Krall’s first three Grammy-nominated albums, including 1999’s When I Look In Your Eyes. Verve Records released three albums by Malone, including Sweet GeorgiaPeach for Impulse! in 1998, Look Who’s Here in 1999, andHeartstrings in 2001. Malone has had the honor of launching the “Strings Series” for the MAXJAZZ label with his2004 label debut Playground, which was followed by 2006’sLive At Jazz Standard, Volume One, and 2007’s Live AtJazz Standard, Volume Two.January, 2010 Issue 323PAGE FIVE

ORION INDEPENDENT MUSIC FESTIVAL DEBUTSIN PARK CITY, UT THRU JAN. 20National and International Artists to ShowcaseBefore Industry, Visitors, and LocalsPARK CITY, UT – Different flavors of music are treating audiences and music industry leaders at the inaugural Orion Independent Music Festival, running throughJanuary 20. Seeking to revolutionize the music business,the Festival will provide exposure to unsigned music actsin a similar way the world-renowned Sundance Film Festival does for filmmakers. The festivals will complementeach other, as they occur during back-to-back weeks.During the Orion Independent Music Festival, artistswill perform in several venues throughout Park City’s historic Main Street. Music genres will include rock, pop, jazz,R B, lounge, country, and hip hop. All performances areopen to the public.Orion is the brainchild of Salt Lake City musicianSteffon Olsen. The Festival’s creation was inspired byOlsen’s own experiences as a singer/songwriter and hisdesire to positively impact the music business by highlighting new ways for artists to market themselves.“I’ve grown frustrated by the music industry’s generallack of interest in the art of music while it becomes morefocused on profits and artistic control,” Olsen explains.“Music is on the cusp of a revolution thanks to the internetempowering the independent artist with the ability to selfpromote. Our mission is to create an annual forum in ParkCity for independent acts to be discovered.”The Orion Independent Music Festival will be a convergence of industry professionals from record labels andinternet marketing companies who are seeking cuttingedge talent and fans looking to broaden their musicalhorizons. During Park City’s busy ski season, Main Street’slive music venues will be buzzing with visitors and localswho will enjoy the rare opportunity to discover new talentafter a day on the slopes.“Park City has a great track record of hosting highcaliber events and offers an unrivaled international stagefor these artists, “ says Olson. “Its charming ski town setting will give this music festival a unique character. Theproximity of the Main St. venues to each other makes iteasy for people to see multiple performances each night,and we expect to take the aprËs-ski experience to a wholenew level.”Several Main Street venues have committed to showcasing Festival artists, including Cisero’s, Doolan’s, Downstairs, Flanagan’s, Harry Os, Lindzee O’Michaels, TheSidecar, The Spur Bar Grill, and The Star Bar. Eachwill serve the signature Orion cocktail. Part of the Festival proceeds will benefit Mountain Town Music in ParkCity.Opening ceremonies were held Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. atPark City’s historic Egyptian Theater. Park City MayorDana Williams welcomed festival attendees and treat themto some of his own original music.Festival wristbands, allowing access to all venues, areavailable online at www.orionmusicfestival.com for just 40, or people can pay 5 at the door for individual showcases.PAGE SIXMUSICIANS INSTITUTE LAUNCHES INTO 2010WITH FREE PUBLIC SEMINARS ON TWO KEYASPECTS OF THE INDUSTRY:SONG PLACEMENT IN FILM/TV/VIDEO GAMESAND MAJOR LABEL A&RLOS ANGELES – Set to kick off 2010 in high gear,Musicians Institute has announced the next in its series of free public seminars on topics of interest to musicians, songwriters, independent artists and music industry professionals.Held in MI’s main concert hall in downtown Hollywood, these events offer participants a chance to hearand interact with MI’s renowned Music Business faculty and other industry pros.On Thursday, January 21, MI hosts “Getting YourMusic Into Films, TV and Video Games.”Song placement in visual media is a lucrative sourceof income for songwriters and artists. A panel of songlicensing and music publishing experts will explain theprocess of music placement and licensing, includinghow deals are structured, who selects the music andwhat they look for, and how to get your music heard.The seminar/panel discussion begins at 7 p.m. and willbe followed by Q&A. On Thursday, February 18, MI invites top A R reps for a panel-discussion-listeningsession-Q A event called “A R: We Hear You!”A R reps are the gatekeepers of the music industry. At every major record label, the A&R staff identifiestrends, searches out new artists, and evaluates up-andcoming talent. At this unique event, those in attendanceare encouraged to submit a one-song CD for expertfeedback. The CDs will be selected at random and reviewed by the panel. The event kicks off at 7 p.m.To attend either event, please RSVP by calling 1800-255-7529.Since 1977, Musicians Institute (MI) has trainedthousands of graduates for careers in every genre ofcontemporary music.From the beginning, MI revolutionized music education with hands-on, intensive, performance-basedprograms taught by working professionals.Today, MI’s unique, innovative approach includesdegree and certificate programs for career-minded guitarists, bassists, drummers, vocalists, keyboardists,audio engineers, independent artists, guitar makers,music business professionals and filmmakers.January, 2010 Issue 323Issues, Special Issues,Back Issues andThousands ofCD & DVD Reviews& More Cool Stuff In The Works!www.jazz-blues.com

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net adds a bit of traditional jazz to this delightful piece ofhokum blues, while the traditional gospel number “JesusMake Up My Dyin’ Bed” is taken at a lively tempo set byMcRorey, with McLerran playing some nice, precise slideruns. It is followed by a lovely small group rendition ofBlind Willie McTell’s “B&O Blues,” with Payne’s harp inthe musical mix. The band is a bit more energized on arocking rendition of Homesick James’ “Baby Please Seta Date,” and again it is striking how with how much restraint he plays with avoiding the sometimes-hyperactive renditions of say a George Thorogood. After an unusual original blues ballad about a Memphis policemanon the beat, and a Big Bill inspired “She’s Got Something,” where he celebrates his “sweet wife,” Little Joecloses with another field holler. It is a fitting close to agem of a recording.Little Joe McLerran understands that the mere possession of formidable musical technique does not translate into strong blues performances and he understandsthe value of restraint, both vocally and instrumentally, inputting together strong musical performances. He is alsofamiliar and respectful of the blues tradition, yet placeshis own stamp on that tradition resulting in this gem of arecording. Recommended.Ron WeinstockWe only bring youthe Cream of the Crop!LITTLE JOE MCLERRANBelieve I’ll Make a ChangeROOTS BORN REBORNListening to the opening field holler inspired fragment“Ratty,” followed by some Delta to Chicago slide guitar,this CD was this person’s introduction to the music ofLittle Joe McLerran, and it certainly caught my attention.McLerran was the 2009 winner of the International BluesChallenge in Memphis in the solo-duo category, and hislatest recording is on Roots Born Reborn, “Believe I’llMake a Change.” McLerran was originally from the Boulder area and started playing in a band at the age of 9playing Beatles, Bob Marley and old-time blues from BigBill, Skip James and Mississippi John Hurt. When thefamily moved to Tulsa, his music grew resulting in several recordings as well as winning the IBC. The presentrecording includes several solo performances as well asseveral with his band. I appreciate his splendid musicianship as well as his creative use of older material and hisband that subtly embellishes his lead.Just like the title track is a nice adaptation of an oldCasey Bill Weldon number, “Down at the Village Store” isa lively, mellow Washboard Sam shuffle, with DexterPayne’s reed adding a bass line, while Jack Wolfe’s restrained and subdued organ adds to the performance’sswing. Special kudos must be given to drummer RonMcRorey, who uses brushes on the last number.“Cocktails For Two,” is a solid Piedmont -blues styledoriginal with McLerran’s Blind Boy Fuller-ish guitar runscomplemented by Payne’s harmonica. The low-key reworking of Leroy Carr’s “Blues Before Sunrise,” is striking again because of the down-home trio and his relaxed,moving, vocal. A bit of old-time blues is provided by theinterpretation of the Delmore Brothers’ “Blue RailroadTrain,” indicating his wide ears for strong material as wellas a being an additional showcase for his adept fingerstyle guitar.“Duck Yas,” Payne’s slap-tongue sax and bluesy clariPAGE EIGHTALEX TERRIERRoundtripBARKING CAT“Roundtrip” (Barking Cat) by the Alex Terrier NYQuartet, is the second CD by the Parisian-born and Brooklyn based saxophonist. Originally class

day Guitar Marathon interpreting the music of J.S. Bach and his contemporaries, (featuring, among other interna-tionally-famous musicians, the Brazilian Guitar Quartet, Paul O’Dette, Ana Vidovic, Eliot Fisk, Paul Galbraith and Nigel North) to the Hindustani slide

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