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Milan Simich Reflects on Ornette Coleman, East Village Jazz Scene in New Book

It's been a month since the departure of Ornette Coleman from the surly bonds of this earth. Reflecting on his legacy, brother Charles Simic and Milan Simich sat down to talk about Ornette and how he tore up the downtown jazz scene — most notably Slugs' in the Far East.
By Ian Holubiak

  • Lea Delaria, 'House of David: delaria + bowie = jazz,' Ghostlight Records (REVIEW)

    As Big Boo in `Orange Is The New Black,' Lea DeLaria commands respect. On 'House Of David: deliria + bowie = jazz,' she sings Bowie as a Lounge Act. It almost works! Not knowing what songs she sings is half the fun in that all-important first listen.
    By Mike Greenblatt

  • Antonio Adolfo, 'Tema', AAM Records (REVIEW)

    Pianist, composer, arranger, bandleader and educator, Antonio Adolfo, has spent the better part of his 68 years writing film scores in his native Brazil. His songs have been recorded by Sergio Mendes, Stevie Wonder, Earl Klugh, Herb Alpert and dozens of others. On 'Tema,' he's tapped into the rich cultural legacy of his native Brazil...but with a difference. This time it's all his own songs.
    By Mike Greenblatt