Jul 3rd, 2009 · Guitarist Julian Lage is a true jazz prodigy. Discovered by Gary Burton when he was just 12 years old, Lage has since played with Herbie Hancock, Joe Lovano and Carlos Santana. Lage shows off his amazing technique and improvisatory abilities on "My Funny Valentine" before teaming with McPartland on "You and the Night and the Music."
Sep 2nd, 2008 · Paul Motian, Bill Frisell and Joe Lovano are all towering figures of modern jazz. They also happen to have played together for more than a quarter-century. They convene once again at the club where they sell out weeklong engagements every year.
Jun 26th, 2008 · Two artists in prime musical condition, chops- and career-wise, play outdoors and back to back at the J&R Music Festival in New York. We dedicate this program to Joe Lovano's long-time friend and bandmate, Dennis Irwin (1951-2008).
Oct 1st, 2006 · On a new CD, Streams of Expression, tenor sax player Joe Lovano performs three songs arranged by Gil Evans for the Miles Davis Nonet. The selections form the origins of the "cool sound" in jazz. They're part of a suite sewn together by Gunther Schuller, who played with Davis.
Sep 10th, 2004 · Music critic Ashley Kahn reviews Saxophone Summit: A Gathering of Spirits, a new jazz CD spotlighting three contemporary saxophone masters: Joe Lovano, Dave Liebman and Michael Becker.