Friday, December 05, 2014

So What: Local News, Notes & Links

Here's the latest wrap-up of assorted links and short news items of local interest:

* In advance of his gig tonight with pianist Craig Taborn at The Stage at KDHX, multi-instrumentalist and composer Roscoe Mitchell (pictured) sat down for a Q&A session with KDHX's Alex Cunningham, and also had a few words with the Post-Dispatch's Calvin Wilson.

* Wiring, the most recent album by Trio 3 - saxophonist and former St. Louisan Oliver Lake, bassist Reggie Workman and drummer Andrew Cyrille - with guest pianist Vijay Iyer, was reviewed by Gapplegate Music Review.

* The new Clark Terry documentary Keep On Keepin' On was reviewed by the Boston Globe.

* Euclid Records currently is offering a free Blue Note poster or turntable platter mat with the purchase of any new Blue Note CD or LP.

* And speaking of limited time offers, WornFree.com is offering a 25% discount on their Miles Davis-related clothing line. To get the discount, use the coupon code MILES25.

* Jazz radio update:  On Radio Arts Foundation - St. Louis this Saturday night, “Somethin’ Else” host Calvin Wilson will spotlight the music of the late saxophonist, flutist and bass clarinetist Eric Dolphy. 

After that on The Jazz Collective, host Jason Church has holiday music from Michael Franks, Ramsey Lewis, Vince Guaraldi, Louis Armstrong, Boney James, Jimmy Smith, Larry Carlton, Jim Manley, Erin Bode, Dawn Weber, Funky Butt Brass Band. and more.

Wilson's program can be heard at 8:00 p.m., followed by Church at 9:00 p.m., on 107.3 FM, 96.3 HD-2, and online at http://www.rafstl.org/listen.

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