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Written by Glenn A. Mitchell, LA Jazz Scene
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Monday, 31 December 2012 |
 Roy Hargrove© Bob Barry/Jazzography.com Roy Hargrove is considered to be one of the best trumpeters and composers in the jazz world today. A multi-Grammy winner, he delves into mainstream jazz, funk, Afro Cuban and Latin Jazz, and also some pop -oriented fusion from time to time. He has collaborated with several other famous musicians over years including Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner, and continues to lead his quintet in explorations of post bop modern jazz. |
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Written by Ronaldo Oregano
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Monday, 17 December 2012 |
 Bill Cunliffe
Trimotif is a group of flute, oboe, bassoon, and piano that explores musical expression absent the confines of a defined genre into a seamless fusion of classical music and jazz with improvisation. Pianist/composer Bill Cunliffe frequently composes original works for the ensemble. Their programs cultivate a warm interactive atmosphere. The roots of Trimotif extend back 25 years when Phoebe Ray and Bill Cunliffe were students at the Eastman School of Music. Bill was in the Jazz Department and Phoebe in Instrumental Music. Bill’s career went off in the direction of big bands, jazz ensemble, composing, arranging, and improvising and Phoebe’s in the direction of orchestral and chamber music. They reunnited in Trimotif. Trimotif featuring David Shostac (flute) Phoebe Ray (bassoon) Bill Cunliffe (piano/composer) and Chris Bleth (oboe) will appear at the Blue Whale in Los Angeles on Friday, December 21st at 9 p.m. |
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Written by Glenn A. Mitchell, LA Jazz Scene
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Tuesday, 04 December 2012 |
 Greg Spero©Bob Barry/Jazzography.com Young pianist Greg Spero was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He had some remarkable influences and mentors, including Robert Irving III, Frank Russell, Herbie Hancock, Chip Stevens and Jim Trompeter, to name a few. His L.A. debut at Catalina’s on Thursday, November 1st was a solid trio with Dan Lutz on bass and Marvin “Smitty” Smith on drums. These two added everything to the Spero trio, especially on original compositions. |
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Written by Ronaldo Oregano
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Sunday, 02 December 2012 |
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“…with a straight-ahead group, everyone has to contribute, (both) opening things up compositionally (and) keeping the program well-rounded.” -Roy Hargrove
 Justin Robinson and Roy Hargrove © Andrea Canter One of the finest trumpeters in the world, Multiple Grammy-Award winning jazz trumpeter/composer Roy Hargrove has always explored diverse music, from Afro-Cuban to funk, even venturing into pop mainstream. A major force on the jazz scene since his teens, Hargrove continues to stretch his musical boundaries. A collaborator in recent years with Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, and McCoy Tyner, Hargrove plays hard-swinging trumpet and lush flugelhorn. He leads his straight-ahead quintet in further explorations of post-bop modern jazz. Hargrove will perform with his quintet at Catalina's in Hollywood on Tuesday, December 4th through Sunday, December 9th. |
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