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The Rise of a Donny McCaslin
Donny McCaslin, a saxophonist with remarkable precision and technique, to be a merciless self-disciplinarian, a practice drone focused only on crafting the perfect solo. Interview by David R. Adler for JAZZ TIMES
Perez At The Jazz Kitchen: Original & Diverse
Coming from the country that divides the land mass of the Western Hemisphere at its narrowest point, Danilo Perez is well-positioned to represent a sort of stylistic fulcrum in jazz. Review by Jay Harvey for THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR
Danilo Perez Trio Meets Thelonious Monk
Danilo Perez's Panamonk is a five-star album that possessed its own inner beauty combined with many references to Monk...In concert, 14 years later, Perez and his trio pulled out all the stops and went all out: a true tour de force concert. Concert Review by Victor L. Schermer for ALL ABOUT JAZZ
Roy Haynes at Lincoln Center: Mesmerizing
“An Evening With Roy Haynes” opened Jazz at Lincoln Center’s new season, and marked a birthday: Mr. Haynes turned 85 in March. It was mesmerizing, affirmative, flexible and incredibly artful. It made internal sense. Concert Review by Ben Ratliff for THE NEW YORK TIMES
Roy Haynes Opens Jazz At Lincoln Center Season
After an ecstatic standing ovation following the completion of his set on the opening night of the JALC season, Haynes seemed genuinely touched. “You’re making me feel like this is my last time,” he teased them. “Damn!” Concert review by Bill Milkowski for JAZZTIMES
Danilo Pérez Honored With 2010 ASICOM Award
Panamanian pianist, educator and social activist Danilo Pérez has been awarded the 2010 ASICOM International Award. ASICOM gives this prize each year to those who have made significant contributions in IBEROAMERICA, helping that historical region through their work and vision.
Preview Danilo's New Album Through NPR
Danilo Pérez, the acclaimed Panamanian pianist, educator and social activist, will kick off the release of his new album, Providencia, with an NPR Music "Exclusive First Listen." From August 23-31, NPR Music will make Providencia available for free on-demand listening in its entirety at NPRMusic.org and through the NPR Music App for iPhone and iPod Touch.
Highly-Anticipated 'Providencia' By Danilo Perez On Sale Now!
“This record is based on the idea that whatever we do has an impact in the universe,” Pérez says. “The word ‘providence,’ for me, means standing up for the future of the next generation of children.”
Danilo Perez dishes up Dizzy, freshly spiced
The Panamanian pianist and his group of global all-stars present a tribute to Dizzy Gillespie. Article by Britt Robson for STAR TRIBUNE.
Danilo Perez takes Dizzy Gillespie into the 21st Century
The after-shocks of Gillespie's innovations still echo in jazz, as the Panamanian pianist Danilo Perez established Friday night at Symphony Center. Joined by like-minded artists with an ear for global rhythms and song forms, Perez re-imagined Gillespie's work in a concert aptly titled "Things to Come: 21st Century Dizzy." Review by Howard Reich for CHICAGO TRIBUNE.
