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New Documentary Examines Milford Graves' Music, Philosophy MARCH 2018 VOLUME 85 / NUMBER 3 President Kevin Maher Publisher Frank Alkyer Editor Bobby Reed Reviews Editor Dave Cantor Contributing Editor Ed Enright Creative Director ŽanetaÎuntová Design Assistant Markus Stuckey Assistant to the Publisher Sue Mahal Bookkeeper Evelyn Hawkins Editorial Intern Izzy Yellen ADVERTISING SALES Record Companies & Schools Jennifer Ruban-Gentile 630-941-2030 [email protected] Musical Instruments & East Coast Schools Ritche Deraney 201-445-6260 [email protected] Advertising Sales Associate Kevin R. Maher 630-941-2030 [email protected] OFFICES 102 N. 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Because we strive to highlight the most talented, interesting artists work- ing in jazz today. We have 63 categories in the DownBeat Critics Poll, and in the 2017 results, there were female winners in 21 categories, includ- ing Jane Ira Bloom (Soprano Saxophone), Anat Cohen (Clarinet), Nicole Mitchell (Flute), Kris Davis (Rising Star–Piano) and Sara Caswell (Rising Star–Violin). Mary Halvorson has become such a respected, unique voice in jazz that she topped four categories, including Guitar. DownBeat critics didn’t vote for these artists because they wanted the poll to be a beacon of inclusiveness; they voted for those artists because they believe those artists are simply the best at what they do. Musicians, regardless of gender, reach the pinnacle of their profes- sion through years of dedication and hard work. Most of the top musi- cians today began playing their instrument when they were very young. 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Considine had the right choice of words in his review of Harrell’s Moving Picture, using lan- guage such as “inventive and experimental,” “playful ingenuity” and “blessedly simple.” I can only add: He is a minimalist in the tradition of Miles and the rightful heir of Art Farmer (dig the version of “Petite Belle” with Jim Hall) and should be called to the atten- tion of younger audiences. VICTOR SNIECKUS KINGSTON, ONTARIO Tom Harrell CANADA with artists like Donald Byrd and The Black- byrds. Remember: Jazz began as dance music. EMZY VEAZY III BURBANK, CALIFORNIA Love for Lloyd Jazz legend Charles Lloyd will be cele- brating his 80th birthday with a series of four shows at the Dakota in Minneapolis. The first show, on March 8, will feature Sangam with Zakir Hussain and Eric Harland. The shows on March 9–10 showcase The Marvels featuring Bill Frisell, Greg Leisz, Reuben Rogers and Eric Harland with Lucinda Williams. On the final night, March 11, Charles will have his New Quartet featuring Jason Moran, Reuben Rog- ers and Eric Harland. Blue Note Unites Stars This series of shows would provide a great There are more recent antecedents than background to a well-deserved cover story on those mentioned in John Murph’s 5-star one of my favorite jazz artists. review of the Blue Note All-Stars’ Our Point JAY CHRISTMAN Of View in your November issue. Blue Spirit, MINNEAPOLIS released by Blue Note in 1996, features Tim Hagans, Greg Osby, Javon Jackson, Kevin Hays, Essiet Essiet and Bill Stewart. Grade Inflation In the December issue of DownBeat, the While not credited to the All-Stars per Reviews section contained 25 reviews that se and featuring several aggregations, Bob had ratings of 4 or 4½ stars (and that doesn’t Belden’s 1996 Blue Note album, Shades Of include the columns). 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