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e.g. Dan Ouellette

@danouell.bsky.social
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Writer/author of stories and books about music, specifically jazz

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e.g. Dan Ouellette @danouell.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
In the 85th episode of my column JAZZ & BEYOND INTEL, I take a step back to 1998 for my extensive conversations with Sue Mingus on her husband's legacy. danouellette.net/f/jazz-beyon...
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e.g. Dan Ouellette @danouell.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
@bsky.app danouellette.net/f/jb-intel-d... Sonny passes at 95. Five years earlier in his 90th year, I had the remarkable opportunity to talk with him again for the Dec. 2020 edition of my new Jazz & Beyond Intel column. Such a pleasure to bask in Sonny's wisdom.
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e.g. Dan Ouellette @danouell.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
danouellette.net/f/jb-intel-d... Sonny passes at 95. Five years earlier in his 90th year, I had the remarkable opportunity to talk with him again for the Dec. 2020 edition of my new Jazz & Beyond Intel column. Such a pleasure to bask in Sonny's wisdom.
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e.g. Dan Ouellette @danouell.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
danouellette.net/f/jb-intel-d... Sonny passes at 95. Five years earlier in his 90th year, I had the remarkable opportunity to talk with him again for the Dec. 2020 edition of my new Jazz & Beyond Intel column. Such a pleasure to bask in Sonny's wisdom.
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e.g. Dan Ouellette @danouell.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
medium.com/@danouell33/... A special conversation with the soprano saxophone pioneer Steve Lacy in 2000.
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THE LANDFILL CHRONICLES — Steve Lacy Sings the Soprano
THE LANDFILL CHRONICLES — Steve Lacy Sings the Soprano
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e.g. Dan Ouellette @danouell.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
medium.com/@danouell33/... A special conversation with the soprano saxophone pioneer Steve Lacy in 2000.
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e.g. Dan Ouellette @danouell.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
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THE LANDFILL CHRONICLES 2 — Don Cherry Dancing in SF
Another very special memorable conversation comes courtesy of the legendary Don Cherry, a veteran of Ornette Coleman’s controversial…
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e.g. Dan Ouellette @danouell.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
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THE LANDFILL CHRONICLES 2 — Don Cherry Dancing in SF
Another very special memorable conversation comes courtesy of the legendary Don Cherry, a veteran of Ornette Coleman’s controversial…
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e.g. Dan Ouellette @danouell.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Legendary drummer/percussionist Alex Acuña is the spotlight subject of my latest chapter in the second volume of The Landfill Chronicles. danouellette.medium.com/the-landfill...
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e.g. Dan Ouellette @danouell.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
My latest post for The Landfill Chronicles, Vol,2: Cassdandra Wilson In part three of my four-part portrait of Cassandra Wilson, I converse with her on the onset of five of her early recordings, from New Moon Daughter to Another Country. danouellette.medium.com/the-landfill...
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THE LANDFILL CHRONICLES Vol. 2, Part 3 — Cassandra Wilson Smashing the Status Quo
By Dan Ouellette
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e.g. Dan Ouellette @danouell.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
What an immense pleasure it was to hang out with podcasters/musicians David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to talk about my book THE LANDFILL CHRONICLES (on sale at Amazon) on their celebrated podcast NOTES FROM AN ARTIST. Our insightful conversation is available on several streaming services.
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e.g. Dan Ouellette @danouell.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
medium.com/@danouell33/... From the April issue of my Jazz & Beyond Intel column....the reviews session with David Murray, Gilad Hekselman, Nnenna Freelon, Dave Weiss.
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REVIEWS/APRIL from J&B INTEL: David Murray, Gilad Hekselman, Nnenna Freelon, Dave Weiss
• David Murray Quartet — Birdly Serenade
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e.g. Dan Ouellette @danouell.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
A rare opportunity for a roundtable conversation with four generations of jazz saxophone players: Jackie McLean, Gary Bartz, David S. Ware and Greg Osby...date 1999 medium.com/@danouell33/...
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e.g. Dan Ouellette @danouell.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
A rare opportunity for a roundtable conversation with four generations of jazz saxophone players: Jackie McLean, Gary Bartz, David S. Ware and Greg Osby...date 1999 medium.com/@danouell33/...
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e.g. Dan Ouellette @danouell.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
A rare opportunity for a roundtable conversation with four generations of jazz saxophone players: Jackie McLean, Gary Bartz, David S. Ware and Greg Osby...date 1999 medium.com/@danouell33/...
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e.g. Dan Ouellette @danouell.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
danouellette.net/f/jazz-beyon... Portrait of a Moment, by a duo of young Italians on piano and drums—Tommaso Perazzo and Marcello Cardillo—buoyed by a master on the bass—NEA honoree Buster Williams.
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e.g. Dan Ouellette @danouell.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
danouellette.net/f/jazz-beyon... Portrait of a Moment, by a duo of young Italians on piano and drums—Tommaso Perazzo and Marcello Cardillo—buoyed by a master on the bass—NEA honoree Buster Williams.
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JAZZ & BEYOND INTEL April 2025 Portrait of a Moment
JAZZ & BEYOND INTEL April 2025 Portrait of a Moment
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e.g. Dan Ouellette @danouell.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
medium.com/@danouell33/... AMERICANA WONDER! A conversation with Emmylou Harris on her creative process.
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THE LANDFILL CHRONICLES, VOL. 2 — Emmylou Harris — Red Dirt Girl
Retrospective on the Americana Creative Process
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e.g. Dan Ouellette @danouell.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
danouellette.net/f/jazz-beyon... The posthumous debut release by guitarist/songwriter Coleman Mellett on the 16th anniversary of his tragic death. JAZZ & BEYOND INTEL March 2025 Coleman Mellett’s Posthumous Debut
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JAZZ & BEYOND INTEL March 2025 Coleman Mellett’s Posthumous Debut
JAZZ & BEYOND INTEL March 2025 Coleman Mellett’s Posthumous Debut
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e.g. Dan Ouellette @danouell.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Here's my latest chapter in THE LANDFILL CHRONICLES, VOLUME 2 on piano legend CEDAR WALTON medium.com/.../the-land....
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e.g. Dan Ouellette @danouell.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Here's my latest chapter in THE LANDFILL CHRONICLES, VOLUME 2 on piano legend CEDAR WALTON medium.com/.../the-land....
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e.g. Dan Ouellette @danouell.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
danouellette.net/f/jazz-beyon... 2 Commentaries on new recordings from my February JAZZ & BEYOND INTEL column
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Jazz & Beyond Intel Feb. Commentaries on Ensemble C & Bone Bells
February 2025 (part 4...commentaries on new albums by Ensemble C and Sylvie Courvoisier/Mary Halvorson)
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e.g. Dan Ouellette @danouell.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
n my February column of Jazz & Beyo9nd Intyel, I paint a portrait of composer and sound architect Mary Edwards (see danouellette.net). In addition I write four commentaries on new releases. In February the first in on Jim Snidero. danouellette.net/.../jazz-bey....
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Check out my latest Jazz & Beyond Intel columns on jazz music. Photo: MIchael Luppino. writer
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e.g. Dan Ouellette @danouell.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
As a composer and sound architect, Mary Edwards is a joy when talking about her travels in search of the sounds of the unheard. danouellette.net/f/jazz-beyon...
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e.g. Dan Ouellette @danouell.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
www.27east.com/arts/hampton... Mary Edwards is a joy...and she's a sound architect...who travels the world in search of the sounds of the unheard... Story in the Sag Harbor Express
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Hamptons JazzFest Winter Jazz Series 2025: Journey Into the Art of Listening With Mary Edwards - 27 East
By Dan Ouellette In officially opening the Hamptons JazzFest’s winter season, composer and environmental sound artist Mary Edwards celebrates Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 14, with a concert at ...
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e.g. Dan Ouellette @danouell.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
My latest JAZZ & BEYOND INTEL column: Dee Dee Bridgewater's Woodshed Network that mentors young rising-star female artists in Dan Ouellette's monthly column Jazz & Beyond Intel. danouellette.net/f/jazz-beyon...
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J&B Intel January 2025 Dee Dee's Woodshed
JAZZ & BEYOND INTEL: Dee Dee’s Woodshed
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e.g. Dan Ouellette @danouell.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Hi I'm Dan Ouellette, jazz journalist who would like to send you updates on my latest "paper" stories, my monthly JAZZ & BEYOND INTEL columns at danouellette.net and news about my new 27 chapter book: The Landfill Chronicles—Unearthing Legends of Modern Music published by Cymbal Press via Amazon
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Check out my latest Jazz & Beyond Intel columns on jazz music. Photo: MIchael Luppino. writer
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