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My passion is Jazz, as a way of life. I am an independent journalist who covers jazz concerts, jazz festivals, jazz clubs, CD record release shows as well as jazz or jazz inspired CD's, DVD's and books. The KJA in KJA Jazz Advocate stands for Keep Jazz Alive, cliche I know. However the enthusiastic response I receive from the many jazz artist's I speak to, is inspirational and keeps me believing that what I do is similar to that one grain of sand building an island in the sea. I have always had an interest in writing, I have written short stories, lyrics and poetry. Many of my reviews are published in various webzines. Vinilemania Jazz Review KJA Jazz Advocate <img border="0"

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2009 Top CDs & Live Concerts

These are some of my favorites from this past year. They are listed in no particular order. The common thread, they all have a strong jazz sensibility, theyre cds that I want to play over and over...
Posted by on Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:31:00 GMT

Best Of 2008

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Posted by on Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:49:00 GMT

Paths

.................. .. Paths .. .. The different paths we follow With couldve beens and maybes What would life have brought When time was plenty and ..Opportunity.. a gif...
Posted by on Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:18:00 GMT

Tortoise (The Band )

.............................. .. .. The ....Guelph.... Jazz Festival ..Sept. 7, 2008.. Feature: TortoiseVenue: The River Run CentreTortoise Swimmin in ....Guelph....Tortoise was announc...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:27:00 GMT

Check out Grant Green video

Grant Green is a guitarist who should be better known than he is, or was. I'm amazed at how many albums he is a part of. He also put out quite a few during his time with Blue Note. If you dig guitar c...
Posted by on Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:10:00 GMT

Kessel / Burrell / Green - Blue Mist

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKW40qCeql8 Incredible guitar playing by three of the greats.
Posted by on Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:56:00 GMT

Geri Allen

Geri Allen Quartet TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival - Mainstage June 22, 2008Tapping Our Hearts  The Toronto audience extended a warm welcome to Ms. Allen, she accepted the applause ...
Posted by on Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:30:00 GMT

Jazz Pianist - Ronnie Mathews, R.I.P

The family of Ronnie Mathews is saddened to announce his passing on Saturday morning, June 28, 2008, in Brooklyn, NY. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer. A memorial service will be announced fo...
Posted by on Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:31:00 GMT

Flying

Fear of FlightBy Paul J. YoungmanJan. 2007Flying, oh to feel the freedom, to soar with birds to float like butterflies, to climb to highaltitudes and dive bomb from the sky, gracelessly touching down ...
Posted by on Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:00:00 GMT

My Best of 2007 - CDs, DVDs and Concerts.

The following lists are some of my top 10 favorites of this past year, listed in no particular order and with no particular preference. I reviewed and listened to many great CD's this past year and pr...
Posted by on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:09:00 GMT