Monthly Archives: February 2011

Randy Weston’s African Rhythms @ NJPAC

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Alex Rodríguez

Jazz Pianist Finds Inspiration in the Music of Africa By Alex W. Rodriguez for the Star-Ledger Mr. Weston was a pleasure to talk to during our brief phone interview. Here are some nice quotes I jotted down that didn’t make … Continue reading →

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New Jersey Jazz Feb. 22-28

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Alex Rodríguez

Jazz Notes: Artie Shaw Orchestra, Diane Moser, Lionel Loueke and More By Alex W. Rodriguez for the Star-Ledger The title (almost) says it all: the Artie Shaw “ghost band” plays in NJ, Diane Moser at Caldwell College, Lionel Loueke with … Continue reading →

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New Jersey Jazz Feb. 8-14

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Alex Rodríguez

Helio Alves Will Make a Trip To Market, To Play Jazz, Tonight By Alex W. Rodriguez for the Star-Ledger Also included this week: Jimmy Cobb’s So What Band, the Princeton Jazz Festival and Chris Potter at the Vanguard.

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Kind Of A Big Deal: Wayne Shorter @ Town Hall

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Alex Rodríguez

It has been an eventful week leading up to Wayne Shorter’s much-anticipated concert at Town Hall tomorrow night, his first NYC appearance since 2008. I wrote a preview that ran in the Star-Ledger on Friday, so there’s that, but the … Continue reading →

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