DownBeat May 2011 [antikvár]

New York is JAZZ THE NEW SCHOOL is New York GET A BFA IN THE JAZZ CAPITAL OF THE WORLD Learn jazz by living it in the heart of Greenwich Village—the center of New York's rich Jazz history. At The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, your mentors are legendary artists from New York City's renowned jazz community and your classmates are talented musicians from around the globe. • Gig in world-famous venues throughout New York City • Train with outstanding artist-faculty and your choice of more than 100 affiliated musicians—check them out at www.newschool.edu/jazzinstructors ^ • Intern and develop direct contacts ^ in the music industry • Pursue a BFA or combined BA/BFA For application and audition information, call 212.229.5896 x4589 or visit us online. www.newschooLedu/Jazz48 THE NEW SCHOOL FOR JAZZ AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC Nm ScMol tt« unMiMt in Nn tM Ctir olttflni unw el 1)1« ntbon's _ * ^^^Hl dituntuiifltd d;ntion his ; larger-than-life stage presence. Carter blew my mind at the show that night, practically tearing the floor out from under the crowd that gathered to wimess his amazing pyro-1 technics. He injected a sense of urgency into everything that came out of his hom. It was exhausting to watch him, but the experience was incredibly I rewarding for a lifelong fan of the saxophone like me. "I identify with the whole attitude behind aggressive playing, especially if it's something urgent to say," said Carter, who was then 27, had four CDs out under his own name and was starting to win various woodwind categories in DownBeat's Critics and Readers polls. "Of course, it's all really urgent to say." Today, Carter is still topping the polls, but he also continues to challenge himself, taking on daunting projects like the symphonic, painstakingly notated Concerto For Saxophones, the centerpiece of his new album Caribbean Rhapsody (Emarcy), one of many topics that DownBeat contributor Dan Ouellette discusses in this month's cover feature (beginning on page 26). Always one to offer his listeners something new and genuine. Carter succeeds in uniting jazz, salsa and classical elements on the new release, possibly his most ambitious work to date. Carter is just one of many saxophonists featured in this Reed School issue. which also includes profiles of saxophonists/multi-instrumentalists Keefe Jackson and Jerome Sabbagh, plus a Master Class by woodwind specialist Ben Kono and a Pro Session on mouthpiece/reed setups with jazz educator Miles Osland. Also included are several product reviews of the latest saxophones and accessories. On a personal note, this sax-packed issue also marks my last as editor. I am departing DownBeat to once again pursue a career as a professional saxophonist and freelance journalist. And I'd Uke to take this opportunity to thank cN'cr>'one who has played a part in helpii\g irie produce DownBeat's editorial content CNtiry montli. It's never etisy to leaN« a where you love the people you work with and the jirtists n-ou write aK"*«. bul it sure Iccls gcHxl to go out on a fa\ oritc like Jairnvs Carter. * 6 oownoeat MAY 2011