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Michael Fagien

Michael Fagien

Founder, Publisher & Editor at Jazziz

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Recent Articles

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JAZZIZ Not What You Think: Kenny Loggins

Most people wouldn’t associate Kenny Loggins with jazz. Best known for his hit songs for movies like Footloose, Caddy Shack and Top Gun, his chart-topping stint in Loggins and Messina and his foray into parent-targeted children’s music, Loggins’ earlier days as a recording artist included long instrumental and improvisational passages with L&M, a few prodigious
over 4 years ago
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Publisher’s Letter: The Man With the Horn - JAZZIZ Magazine

The jazz scene of the 1980s was transformative. The music biz was in a state of flux, with so many changes and moving parts that most industry insiders didn’t see the train coming down the track. It was just a couple of years since I had started writing about jazz for a few magazines and
about 4 years ago
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Publisher’s Letter: Guitar Picks - JAZZIZ Magazine

Blame it on my being born in New Jersey in the 1950s, but I seemed to gravitate to the musical instrument that was indigenous to the time and place of my youth — the guitar. From George Harrison to Jimi Hendrix in the ’60s, to Peter Frampton and the iconic guitar solos of Santana, Queen,
almost 4 years ago
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Carlos Santana and Michael Shrieve: Caravanserai at 50

Carlos Santana and Michael Shrieve look back at the album Clive Davis told them was “career suicide.” Michael Fagien leads a freewheeling conversation about the times and influences that produced a Santana classic. Michael Fagien: Hi, we’re here with Carlos Santana and Michael Shrieve — two artists that need no introduction — in celebration of
over 3 years ago
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Carlos Santana and Michael Shrieve: Caravanserai at 50

Carlos Santana and Michael Shrieve look back at the album Clive Davis told them was “career suicide.” Michael Fagien leads a freewheeling conversation about the times and influences that produced a Santana classic. Michael Fagien: Hi, we’re here with Carlos Santana and Michael Shrieve — two artists that need no introduction — in celebration of
over 3 years ago
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Rickie Lee Jones and Russ Titelman: In Good Company

Rickie Lee Jones and Russ Titelman reunite on a new album of songbook standards. Read all about it in our exclusive interview with the artists.
over 3 years ago
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Jean-Luc Ponty: The Bowed and the Beautiful

Having worked with Frank Zappa, John McLaughlin and Chick Corea, Jean-Luc Ponty has brought his unlikely instrument to the summit of the jazz fusion arena. Through his rich career (as Jean-Luc puts it, “I’m 20 again for the fourth time”), Ponty shares great stories about Miles Davis, Keith Jarrett, Jack DeJohnette and … Elton John.
over 3 years ago
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Béla Fleck: A Freedom Fighter for the Banjo

By Michael Fagien Béla Fleck sees no boundaries for the banjo, as he continues his exploration of jazz, fusion, world music and the bluegrass that first fired his imagination. A new album with Edgar Meyer and Zakir Hussain fits right in with his eclectic oeuvre. https://youtu.be/5hnEuG5Wfp0 Michael Fagien: I’m here with Béla Fleck, best known
about 3 years ago
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Béla Fleck: A Freedom Fighter for the Banjo

By Michael Fagien Béla Fleck sees no boundaries for the banjo, as he continues his exploration of jazz, fusion, world music and the bluegrass that first fired his imagination. A new album with Edgar Meyer and Zakir Hussain fits right in with his eclectic oeuvre. https://youtu.be/5hnEuG5Wfp0 Michael Fagien: I’m here with Béla Fleck, best known
about 3 years ago
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Wayne Shorter: Giant Footprints

By Michael Fagien Zero Gravity, a film about Wayne Shorter, plumbs the depths of the man behind the legend. Terence Blanchard and Dorsay Alavi discuss the movie and the major role Wayne played in their lives. MICHAEL FAGIEN: Hello, everyone. We are here today with Terence Blanchard and Dorsay Alavi to talk about this
almost 3 years ago
jazziz.com

Wayne Shorter: Giant Footprints

By Michael Fagien Zero Gravity, a film about Wayne Shorter, plumbs the depths of the man behind the legend. Terence Blanchard and Dorsay Alavi discuss the movie and the major role Wayne played in their lives. MICHAEL FAGIEN: Hello, everyone. We are here today with Terence Blanchard and Dorsay Alavi to talk about this
almost 3 years ago