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Rutner & Wierenga! Wierenga & Rutner!

Published 19 November 2006 by Jason Crane

Here’s a message from my good friend Josh Rutner:

Mark it on your calendars! Josh Rutner and Red Wierenga will be bringing the Respect Aesthetic back to Java’s Cafe in Rochester, after several years away. Here’s the short take:

  • WHO: Josh Rutner (saxophone), Red Wierenga (piano) + a possible appearance by Respect’s drummer, Ted Poor!
  • WHEN: Friday, November 24th 2006 – 9:00 PM
  • WHERE: Java’s Cafe; 16 Gibbs Street, off East Avenue, Rochester
  • WHY: It’s been a while; we should see each other again!
  • HOW MUCH: No cover; tips would be greatly appreciated.

Josh and Red will be playing some great Respect Sextet gems, a bunch of new originals (and unoriginals, of course,) as well as a sampling from Respect’s
new project: SIRIUS RESPECT, THE MUSIC OF SUN RA & KARLHEINZ STOCKHAUSEN

We hope to see you back at the ol’ stomping grounds! Also, don’t forget that The Respect Sextet proper will be playing their annual “RESPECT THE HOLIDAYS” show at the Bop Shop on Tuesday, the 19th of December at 8PM!

Thanks,
Josh

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Rochester 1973: Buddy Rich

Published 5 October 2006 by Jason Crane

Another good friend, Chuck Ingersoll, sent this along:

Chuck was at this gig, and remembers this about it:

This vid of Buddy Rich at the Top of the Plaza. I was there during this engagement, but I can’t recall if it was the nite they filmed. Buddy at one point ended a set about 9:45. Said he was going to go watch Kojak and would be back after. We all laughed, thinking he’d be back in 20 mins. However, he came back around 11:10 and told us all about Kojak.

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Jazz@Rochester

Published 4 October 2006 by Jason Crane

Local jazz fan Gregory Bell has started a new blog about all things jazz in Rochester. He very kindly mentions yours truly, too, but his blog would be worth a look even if he didn’t. Check it out, and tell him Jason sent you.

Jazz@Rochester

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David Binney in NYC

Published 3 October 2006 by Jason Crane

David Binney 2

Saxophonist David Binney was recently my guest on The Jason Crane Show. If you’re in the New York City area, check out David and his fantastic band. Here are the details:

  • WHO: David Binney (alto saxophone) / Craig Taborn (piano) / Thomas Morgan (bass) / Dan Weiss (drums)
  • WHAT: A gig!
  • WHEN: Tuesday, October 3rd, 10:15pm-1:30am
  • WHERE: The 55 Bar, 55 Christopher St. at 7th Ave., NYC
  • WHY: New CD “Cities and Desire” on Criss Cross out now. Featuring this group plus Mark Turner.
  • HOW: Downloadable cd’s, live gigs, charts, solos and more at: davidbinney.com.

Tell him Jason Crane sent you!

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Jordi Matas: Racons

Published 27 September 2006 by Jason Crane

Please visit All About Jazz for my review of the new album by guitarist Jordi Matas.

Thanks!

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Branford Marsalis: Braggtown

Published 22 September 2006 by Jason Crane

If you’ve got a minute or two, check out my review of the new Branford Marsalis album, Braggtown, at All About Jazz.

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Alto saxophonist David Binney stops by The Jason Crane Show

Published 15 September 2006 by Jason Crane

David Binney

This week, my guest on The Jason Crane Show is alto saxophonist and composer David Binney. David was here in Rochester this summer as part of Joel Harrison’s band. David has a new album out called Out Of Airplanes.

Please listen to the show and enter the contest mentioned at the end — you could win a copy of David’s new CD!

And while you’re on the Web, check out davidbinney.com.

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Worst. Mixtape. Ever.

Published 7 September 2006 by Jason Crane

Comedian Aziz Ansari had a contest to see who who in his apartment could create the worst mixtape of all time. Check out the results:

Thanks to Jeff Vrabel for the link. I think.

And here’s a bonus video from the same comedians:

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