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Listening back: UTVchamber

In Listening Back, we chronicle the happenings at The Camel’s free weekly jazz series on Tuesday nights.

by Aaron Williams

January 25, 2012

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Jason Ajemian and High Life

In September, Scott Burton explained how Jason Ajemian uses architecture software called AUTOCAD to build “groove mansions” for his group High Life. Wednesday night, Jason Ajemian and The High Life took the stage at Balliceaux. Jason Ajemian’s music is not quite like anything you might have ever heard. Trumpet player Jaimie Branch and alto saxophonist [...]

by Aaron Williams

January 13, 2012

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2011 in (RVA) Jazz

We look back at 2011.

by Aaron Williams

January 6, 2012

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Old Soul – sounds before the silence

Old Soul Sounds Before the Silence (self released, 2011) Paul Willson graduated from the VCU jazz program last spring and he hasn’t wasted a minute since then. Sounds Before the Silence is Old Soul’s first release and while it isn’t under Willson’s name, his vision is clear. Mixing the ubiquitous sound of Kurt Rosenwinkle, the [...]

by Aaron Williams

December 16, 2011

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Gretchen Parlato didn’t swing (and that’s OK)

University of Richmond's Modlin Center hosted Gretchen Parlato, a Thelonious Monk International Vocal Competion winner, on Thursday night December 1st.

by Aaron Williams

December 2, 2011

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Drop the Needle #3: Toby Whitaker edition

After an extended wait and much anticipation, Drop the Needle by Toby Whitaker has been released!

by Aaron Williams

November 25, 2011

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Crossroads – Brian Jones “Redhead”

Crossroad's has been hosting live music for a long time, but recently their lineup has had some of the best jazz in Richmond.

by Aaron Williams

November 18, 2011

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part two: Bryan Hooten – Richmond Love Call

Click here to read part one of this article. Bryan Hooten is a trombonist, composer and educator who performs with a variety of ensembles from across the musical spectrum including Fight the Big Bull, No BS! Brass and Ombak. Bryan Hooten’s solo trombone record “Richmond Love Call” is available now on itunes or find him [...]

by Aaron Williams

November 1, 2011

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part one: Bryan Hooten – Richmond Love Call

Wednesday afternoon I sat down with trombonist Bryan Hooten to talk about his new album "Richmond Love Call."

by Aaron Williams

October 28, 2011

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Selba – more jazz than anywhere else in Richmond

Bogart's moved, Cous Cous no longer has music and The Camel is hosting fewer jazz events than in the past. Opened in July, Selba is quickly turning into the most consistent jazz venue in Richmond.

by Aaron Williams

October 21, 2011

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