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HW Pick: John Coltrane, 3 Play, 1965, Live (Video)

Posted on October 23, 2012 by | 1 Comment

These three videos cover the”Classic Quartet” period in John Coltrane’s musical life. Coltrane‘s musical style from 196o-1962 had further developed, he was determined to make each performance “a whole expression of one’s being.” Continue reading →

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HW Pick: Simon Nabatov, Spinning Songs of Herbie Nichols

Posted on May 12, 2012 by | Leave a comment

The Independent reports that s missing link between Thelonious Monk and Cecil Taylor, Harlem pianist Herbie Nichols wrote odd, utterly distinctive music that the jazz trad has never assimilated.

Russian virtuoso Simon Nabatov – who came to NYC to study in 1979 – plays eight of Nichols’ tunes, with the avowed aim of surprising himself by not pre-determining where the openings are headed. The result is marvellously jangly, madly syncopated vamping where the bones of the originals show through. Continue reading →

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HW Pick: Cecil Taylor At Harlem Stage (video)

Posted on May 3, 2012 by | Leave a comment

“He’s so committed to the moment and its infinite potential of possibilities.”

In the forthcoming concert series built around him — “Cecil Taylor: A Celebration of the Maestro,” presented May 8, 9 and 17 at the Harlem Stage in Harlem. Continue reading →

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