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Catherine Russell – at Murry’s

April 20, 2014 • Leave a Comment

Catherine Russell, daughter of one of Louis Armstrong’s musical directors, brought her jazz/blues vocal talents to Murry’s on April 13th, with three outstanding musicians: guitarist (and musical director) Matt Munisteri: pianist Mark Shane, and bassist Tal Ronen. SEE THE FULL GALLERY HERE

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Aaron Diehl Quartet

December 12, 2013 • Leave a Comment

A really high-powered performance that included vibraphonist Warren Wolf. December 8, 2013 at Murry's. SEE THE FULL GALLERY HERE

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Frank Wess – Bassie big band flutist and saxophonist dies at 91

October 30, 2013 • Leave a Comment

Kansas City native, and National Endowment of the Arts Jazz Master Frank Wess died October 30th at 91. These shots were from his (I think) last appearance in Columbia, Missouri as part of the “We Always Swing” Jazz Series. He led a quintet with Terell Stafford, Rufus Reid, and other big names in November, 2008. Take this as a reminder that the Jaz...

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Donald Harrison Quintet

October 26, 2013 • Leave a Comment

Part of the "We Always Swing" Jazz Series, Donald Harrison Quintet performed at MU's Memorial Union ("A Night In Treme: The Musical Majesty of New Orleans). The rest of the quintet included Zaccai Curtis, piano; Detroit Brooks, guitar; Max Morgan, bass; and Joe Dyson, drums. SEE THE FULL GALLERY HERE

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Eldar Djangirov Trio – Columbia, MO

October 06, 2013 • Leave a Comment

Twenty-six year old Eldar Djangirov has been performing professionally since he was a teenager. Raised largely in Kansas City since the age of 10, though originally from the former Soviet Union, Eldar was signed by Sony Masterworks at the age of 17, and was described by Dave Brubeck as “a genius beyond most young people I’ve heard.” Read more about...

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