Swinging the Blues

Written by Ernest Barteldes on February 4, 2009. Posted in Posts

When Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis first shared the stage at The Allen Room in Jazz at Lincoln Center almost exactly two years ago, the concert was billed as Willie Nelson Sings The Blues as part of a vocalist-centered series. At the time, there was no hint that music history was about to be made:
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Bilingual Electro-Alternative

Written by Ernest Barteldes on January 20, 2009. Posted in Posts

Brooklyn's Zigmat blends cultures and prepares to go international
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Locally Global

Written by Ernest Barteldes on January 7, 2009. Posted in Posts

New York hosts world music showcase
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Kay! With a Z!

Written by Ernest Barteldes on November 26, 2008. Posted in Posts, Theater

After a long break from Broadway, Liza Minnelli returns with a tribute to Kay Thompson—and then some
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A Nu Piano Groove

Written by Ernest Barteldes on September 17, 2008. Posted in Posts

AS A MEMBER of Brooklyn’s “Nu Jazz” move ment—established a few years ago by priced-out of-Manhattan musicians—Seattle-born Aaron Parks seeks to reclaim the spontaneity that was characteristic of the Miles Davis–led cool-jazz era with his new album, Invisible Cinema. The 24-year-old pianist’s use of notes is minimal, taking advantage of the atmosphere around him to
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Pop Smarts

Written by Ernest Barteldes on September 17, 2008. Posted in Posts

Brooklyn-based singer Maiysha refuses to dumb it down
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A Nu Piano Groove

Written by Ernest Barteldes on September 10, 2008. Posted in Posts

As a member of Brooklyn’s “Nu Jazz” movement—established a few years ago by priced-out-of-Manhattan musicians—Seattle-born Aaron Parks seeks to reclaim the spontaneity that was characteristic of the Miles Davis–led cool-jazz era with his new album, Invisible Cinema. The 24-year-old pianist’s use of notes is minimal, taking advantage of the atmosphere around him to create his
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