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June 7, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: Christian McBride’s New Jawn (June 6, Wgtn)

Christian McBride’s New Jawn Opera House, Wellington (8pm) Wednesday, June 6 Opening night of this year’s Jazz Festival saw a new thing (or “New Jawn”, in Philly-slang) from legendary bassist, band-leader and session-star across jazz and pop, Christian McBride.

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October 29, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Jason Moran: All Rise – A Joyful Elegy For Fats Waller

Jason Moran All Rise: A Joyful Elegy For Fats Waller CMG There’s always one or two “purists” that want their wood but not trees – or whatever. You know, anytime it’s attempted – a rebranding, or a dragging of older jazz/bop styles into the now – there’s a cringe. Here we’re not talking about any […]