DownBeat Magazine # May 2013 Volume 80, Number 5

DownBeat Magazine # May 2013 Volume 80, Number 5

Periodical TitleDownBeat Magazine
About/SubjectCharles Lloyd (2), Frank Zappa, Alexander von Schlippenbach, Antonio Sanchez (2), Jacám Manricks, Pharez Whitted, Mopo, Cristina Pato, David Weiss (2)
FormatMagazine
LanguageEnglish
LocationUSA
Cover Date2013-05
Issue NumberMay 2013 Volume 80, Number 5
ChaptersCover Charles Lloyd Tender Warrior By Sean J. O’Connell Charles Lloyd is a spiritual seeker and a top draw on the international jazz festival circuit. With a new duo CD recorded with Jason Moran, a box set and a documentary film all in circulation, the tenor saxophonist continues to make transcendent music and serve the art form as one of today’s enlightened jazz elders. Features Frank Zappa A Serious Man By Geoffrey Himes The late composer-guitarist’s entire catalog is being reissued in an ambitious program. Alexander von Schlippenbach Driving Force By Ted Panken His new solo album, Schlippenbach Plays Monk, reveals the pianist’s undying esteem for a kindred spirit. Antonio Sanchez New Chapter By Ken Micallef The drummer’s leader project, New Life, highlights his evolution as a player and composer. 2013 International Summer Festival Guide Complete listings for more than 175 festivals Players Jacám Manricks Pharez Whitted Mopo Cristina Pato Blindfold Test Trumpeter David Weiss was tested on the following tracks for the “Blindfold Test”: SFJAZZ Collective: “Baghdad Blues” from Live 2010: 7th Annual Concert Tour—The Works Of Horace Silver Plus New Compositions SFJAZZ Records Alex Sipiagin: “Obsequious” from Generations: Dedicated To Woody Shaw Criss Cross Jazz Terence Blanchard Group: “Hacia Del Aire” from Choices Concord Terell Stafford: “Johnny Come Lately” from This Side Of Strayhorn MaxJazz Maria Schneider Orchestra: “The ‘Pretty’ Road” from Sky Blue ArtistShare Ralph Alessi: “Medieval Genius” from Wiry Strong Clean Feed Peter Evans Quintet: “Ghost” from Ghosts More Is More Also In This Issue OKeh Records Resurrected; Document Records Reissue Series; Maria Schneider on Winter Morning Walks; Portland Jazz Fest Caught; Jakob Bro Trio Caught; Steven Cottrell’s The Saxophone; European Scene; Reed School: Jeff Coffin Master Class, Lee Konitz Transcription; Panama Jazz Festival; plus Dozens of CD Reviews, Product Reviews and Much More!
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