News from allaboutjazz.com | November 30, 2002


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NEW RELEASE SHOWCASE

This month we're showcasing new releases by free jazz saxophonist Ike Levin, trombonist Dave Manson, guitarist/composer Ken Hatfield, and vocalists Lynn Skinner, Changamire, Jennifer Stanley, and the legendary Jimmy Scott.

Also, look for a batch of new releases on the Verve record label including Diana Krall's Live In Paris, Charlie Haden's American Dreams, Chris Potter's Traveling Mercies, and two John Coltrane reissues (A Love Supreme and Legacy).

You can hear songs from all the CDs mentioned above on All About Jazz's companion radio station, The Jazz Excursion.

NOVEMBER GREETINGS FROM AAJ

Visit our monthly welcome page, the quickest way to discover the latest happenings and noteworthy updates at All About Jazz.

This month we pay special tribute to legendary pianist Herbie Hancock in the form of an interview, a CD review of his recent box collection, and a look back at his masterpiece Head Hunters.

Hats off to contributor Walter Kolosky, who in one incredibly productive month examined the work of guitarist John McLaughlin. Walter contributed a staggering 36 reviews, 2 articles, and provides several links to various John McLaughlin resources.

MUSICIAN'S DIRECTORY

If you're a jazz musician, be sure to add your profile to the AAJ musician's directory. It's free and it's a great way to drive traffic back to your website!

INTERVIEWS AND ARTIST PROFILES

This month AAJ chatted with journalist & jazzman Ed Bradley, pianist Monty Alexander, saxophonists Phil Woods, Von Freeman and Joshua Redman, Austrian guitarist Alexander Machacek, and father & son duo Joe and Mat Maneri.

Plus, AAJ profiles the Heath Brothers, Polish trumpeter Tomasz Stanko, pianist Orrin Evans, guitarist David Fiuczynski, and drummer Mark Sweetman.

JAZZ UP YOUR HOLIDAYS!

Visit our special holiday Jazz CD review page. We also recommend several Christmas classics in AAJ's Building a Jazz Library.

AFRICAN JAZZ

AAJ devoted a whole area of the site to South African jazz in April, and this month we present a collection of eight reviews covering diverse music from Nigeria and West Africa. You may not have heard Fela Kuti's invention called Afrobeat, but we recommend you put some in your ears right away!

Enjoy!

Mike & Chris