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Richly talented Jazz artist Bobby Hutcherson has released him latest album titled Now and Wow! It’s really a good one.

I wish it weren’t the case but, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Now. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the participating artists seem to be really enjoying themselves. Combine that with the overall presentation and you’ve got one of Bobby Hutcherson’s most impressive releases ever.

Listen to this CD and I believe you’ll find there’s not much to dis-like about it. The songs are inspired, the production is simply outstanding, and Bobby Hutcherson is clearly in top form. So much so that if you’re even mildly into Jazz music you’ll enjoy this album.

While this entire album is outstanding some of my favorites are track 2 – Hello To The Wind, track 6 – Slow Change, and track 9 – Now

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – Slow Change. This is a great track!

Now Release Notes:

Bobby Hutcherson originally released Now on October 5, 2004 on the Blue Note Records label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. Slow Change 2. Hello To The Wind 3. Now 4. Creators, The 5. Black Heroes 6. Slow Change 7. Now 8. Hello To The Wind 9. Now (reprise)

Personnel include: Bobby Hutcherson (vibraphone); Gene McDaniels, Christine Spencer (vocals); Wally Richardson (guitar); Manny Boyd (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Harold Land (tenor saxophone); George Cables, Kenny Barron, Stanley Cowell (piano); Herbie Lewis, James Leary (double bass); Eddie Marshall , Joe Chambers (drums); Candido (congas); Bobbye Porter Hall (percussion); L.A. Philharmonic.

Recording information: A&R Studios, New York, New York (10/03/1969 – 11/05/1969); Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, California (08/13/1977).

The Utah Jazz tickets will ensure a very exciting time at the games, as the Jazz have an astonishing current record of 14-2 at home and 10-8 on the roads. They rank first in the Midwest Division of the Western Conference of the NBA. This team was originally based in New Orleans, Louisiana and is named after the city’s musical heritage. Currently they play in the Delta center in Salt Lake City, Utah. They wear yellow, purple and white jerseys. Recently, they have unveiled a blue alternate jersey with “Jazz” and “Utah” written on both sides of their shorts.

A Brief History Of The Team

During the 1980s and the 1990s, the team was among the strongest teams in the league. In the 1996-97 seasons, the Jazz posted a win-loss record of 64-18 and reached the NBA finals for the first time. The team surprised everyone in 2006-07season by winning the division title and making it to the play-offs. Jason Hart and Ronnie Price have been added from Sacramento Kings and head coach Jerry Sloan plans to continue the good run in this season too.

Current Line-up

In 2007, the team became a very balanced one with its key players consistently delivering good performances. With players like Boozer, Okur, Deron Williams, Paul Millsap playing good, a deep bench was formed for the team. The Jazz have started of good in the 2007-08 season and are expected to improve over time. To see the much improved Kirilenko and others, get your Jazz tickets from the ticketing websites.

To share scoring duties with Kirilenko, there is Matt Harpring, who stands 6”7’ tall. The two young point guards Carlos Arroya and Raul Lopez have a tough task to fill in the shoes of John Stockton. Derek Fisher has also been added to the mix to match the mental toughness of the players. This team must make it to the play-offs this season, as it has the right mix of players and a strong bench to support them. Ensure you have the Jazz tickets with the best view to enjoy the full impact of the powerful games ahead. For this, book your tickets online.

Fan Code Of Conduct

There are many activities conducted during the games like dance team performances, slogans and waving of flags. The fans and players at the Utah Jazz games are expected to behave in an orderly manner to make the game-time a safe, comfortable and entertaining experience. The players are expected to respect and appreciate their fans. Viewers are expected to avoid foul language, obscene gestures and maintain a healthy competitive atmosphere in the stadium.

The Jazz tickets can be bought from the online ticketing sites. These sites have all tickets available for the Jazz games and all other NBA games. They also have concert tickets and other events tickets on the site. The online ticketing is fast and easy, you get assured tickets. The websites also offer group tickets, seating plans, multi game packages and special suite bookings. They can even accommodate special requests and last minute seats. You can book the tickets with the click of a mouse or over the toll-free phone line. Get your Jazz tickets now to watch all the exciting games lined up for the season.

As a travel writer for Dunhill Vacations, I get to write about some real far out places. As exciting as some exotic escape to Asia or a brand new all inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic, my favorite type of travel has always been cruising.  I enjoy the thought of being on a small city in the middle of the ocean.  I enjoy the sounds of the surf and the smell of the warm salty air. 

I was introduced to the wonderful world of jazz a little over 4 years ago on holiday up in St. Augustine, FL I stumbled upon a winery overlooking the oldest city in the US, listening to some Jazz. That moment has never left me and neither has my love of Jazz.

As a huge fan of Dave Koz, you can imagine my excitement when I found out about the 4th annual Dave Koz and Friends At Sea cruise.  I completely dropped the ball about reporting this last year, but I’m back on the good foot.  Dave Koz has been the first acts that I have ever seen perform live; and it was worth it.  The way he manipulates the sax into ’saying’ exactly what he wants it to say is mind blowing!  I spoke via the internet with a fellow fan that had gone two years ago on Dave’s cruise and he said that it was fabulous. 

Some of Dave’s friends will include Eric Benet, George Duke, Najee (another one of my personal favorites), Brian Simpson and other Grammy Award winning artists.  They will be getting the party started while making stops in Grand Turk, St. Thomas, St. Barth’s and Half Moon Cay.

If you can’t make this one, there is also the great Marcus Miller hosting the first ever Playboy Jazz Cruise. From the early days of the groundbreaking “Playboy After Dark” television show to the annual jazz poll in the magazine to the now 30 year old Playboy Jazz Festival, no one has done jazz better than Playboy.  Join host Marcus Miller and our very special artists for the inaugural sailing of the Playboy Jazz Cruise filled with some of the best contemporary jazz musicians.  The line up for this cruise is every bit a whose who is the world of jazz. Herbie Hancock, Dianne Reeves, Keb’ Mo’ are just a small few of the talent boarding this ship.  This Playboy Jazz Cruise will be the first of many festivals at sea.  Ports of call for the Playboy Jazz Cruise include San Juan, Nevis, St. Barths and Hal Moon Cay.

Both cruises will be aboard Holland America.  Cruise with award winning, record breaking jazz musicians in the world today, and don’t forget to bring you favorite wine glass.

Does the cold, cerebral feel of modern jazz leave you cold? Maybe you’d like to have a little bit of “gospel” in your jazz? Maybe you just want to take an old hymn and give it some updating. Then you’ll need to load yourself with an arsenal of gospel jazz chords.
Gospel jazz chords involve extending the dominant seventh chord with additional tones. The ninth, 11th and 13th chords are all used in gospel jazz. These are extensions of the basic dominant seventh chord. If you don’t know how to form a dominant seventh, here’s the rundown.
The dominant seventh is formed by taking a basic triad, which is 1-3-5, and adding a b7. In the key of C, you would play the notes C, E, G and Bb. The C chord is formed by the C, E and G. The major seventh is B, so you would lower it a half-step to get Bb. Play this chord and notice how it brings to mind some great blues and jazz. The C dominant seventh chord is written as C7.
Now you’re going to learn a bit more theory to understand gospel jazz chords. Since the notes of a major scale are numbered 1-7, where does the ninth tone come from? It comes from extending the scale beyond one octave. After the seventh tone of the scale comes the root, which is considered the eighth tone of the scale. So the ninth tone is the second, only an octave higher. To form a ninth chord, take a dominant seventh and add the ninth.
The 11th and 13th chords are formed in a similar fashion. The 11th tone of the scale is just an octave above the fourth, while the 13th is an octave above the sixth. The 13th is one of the most used gospel jazz chords. By extending chords to these extremes, you’ll hear some interesting tonalities and overtones develop in a well-tuned instrument.
Since every note of these chords is easily played on a piano, the resulting sound may get a little muddy. Some of the tones create a clash with other tones. A clash is when two notes that are a half step apart are played together. Sometimes a clash is useful, while at other times it isn’t. For these reasons, less important tones are often left out of extended gospel jazz chords. Take the ninth chord, for example. The fifth is often dropped from the chord to create a cleaner emphasis on the third, seventh and ninth tones of the chord. Try it and hear the difference.
Though it all seems a bit complex at first, the simple theory of gospel jazz chords comes naturally with a little practice. Try these chords in different keys, leave out different chord tones, and find out what gospel jazz chords sound best to you. These chords are useful in other jazz styles, as well. Even popular music today makes slick use of extended gospel jazz chords. Tasteful use of these chords can spice up even the most ordinary of hymns and gospel songs.

Utah Jazz tickets have grown in demand today because of recent trends in the team’s performance on the court. Some teams might emerge as underdogs or dark horses of the NBA. But today, the Jazz is definitely the Golden Child. The past two decades have seen this team dominate and today, they are long overdue for a big title win.

The Utah Jazz is based in Salt Lake City, Utah and is part of the National Basketball Association in the western conference and northwest division. The team plays its home games from the EnergySolutions Arena and has seven division wins and two conference titles to its name.

Utah And Jazz?

For some fans lining up for Utah Jazz tickets, the question might arise about the team name. After all, Utah is hardly a place known for its jazz music. The team was actually born back in New Orleans in 1974. Now Jazz is a natural choice for almost anything coming out of New Orleans. The team did not have a very good record but they kept bringing in the crowds and selling tickets. However the team owner wasn’t happy with New Orleans and the team was moved to Utah.

Sales of Utah Jazz tickets did dip after this move. In fact, the aspect of changing the team name wasn’t even seriously considered because nobody thought that the team would last very long in Utah. Utah had not asked for the franchise and they certainly weren’t going to worry themselves if they lost it. The Jazz got off to a bad start initially but all that changed when two very special players joined the team.

Stockton and Malone

In 1984, the Jazz brought on board two players, John Stockton and Karl Malone. These two players went on to come together, one being a point guard and the other a power forward. Not only did these two players emerge as the best players in the NBA in their particular positions, they also formed one of the most successful pairings in the NBA. The pair used the pick and roll method and in almost every Jazz game, the words ‘Stockton to Malone’ became a stock phrase.

Needless to say, the sales of Utah Jazz tickets really peaked during this period. Apart from the Stockton-Malone pair, the Jazz had a number of other strong players as well- while they played well in the latter half of the eighties, the team went on to dominate in the nineties. The only frustrating aspect for the team and fans who had bought Utah Jazz tickets was the fact that the championship win seemed elusive. 2003 saw the famous Stockton-Malone pair retire and everyone thought the Jazz would crumble on the courts- however they proved everyone wrong by notching up division title wins. This has been due to a number of astute trading moves which have toughened up the player roster. That championship is now just a matter of time for the Jazz- you don’t have to push through the crowds for your tickets. You can get in touch with an online authorized ticket vendor and order your Utah Jazz tickets.