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IndianGiver — Plafond EP

If you were to peruse the “About” section of IndianGiver’s Facebook page, you’ll notice how the instruments attributed to each of the Oklahoma City band’s five members are described with downright flippancy: Dylan Jordan plays “sticks & animal skins,” while Jazzton Rodriguez earns his keep with “shanties & loud noises,” and so on.
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Various artists — Never Give Up: Celebrating 10 Years of The Postal Service

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Big Worm — Bench All-Stars

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Code 22 — Going Soft: The Acoustic Album!

The guys of Oklahoma City’s Code 22 seem like a likable group of fellas. Their latest release, Going Soft: The Acoustic Album!, is likable enough as well — so likable that on first listen, I took its clean, acoustic sound and clear, unstressed vocals as an alternative praise-and-worship band.
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Eureeka — Polysynthetic Fields

It’s always refreshing to hear music that embraces its own eccentricity, yet presents it in an accessible and meek fashion. Eureeka — the Norman-based duo of Jordan Vargas and Devin Wahl — has tapped into this rarified air on its self-released EP, Polysynthetic Fields.
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Local jazz combo downplays greatness


Joe Wertz September 27th, 2007

Although guitarist James Slaw describes the band as "just a couple local players," the seven members of the metro act A Little Jazz are more musical heavyweights then they might let on. When Grammy ...

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Although guitarist James Slaw describes the band as "just a couple local players," the seven members of the metro act A Little Jazz are more musical heavyweights then they might let on.

When Grammy Award-winning jazz guitar legend George Benson came to Oklahoma City for a gig at the Civic Center early this summer, members of A Little Jazz were picked up and taken to the show by Benson himself. The band also has opened for acclaimed jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis.

The contemporary jazz group has recorded a new record, "Flowing Free," and will be having a release party 8 p.m. Thursday at The Red Cup, 3122 N. Classen.

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The 10-track record was recorded at OKC's Destinations studio and largely includes cover songs. The album's two originals, "Cheri," written by band saxophonist Smokey Hondolero, and the title song, written by Slaw himself, are among the best on the record.

"Our music is just one step away from The Weather Channel," joked Slaw. "It's smooth jazz mostly, which fits well at The Red Cup."

Slaw said the band has been playing at the coffee shop for years, and fits well there because "people just sit and listen, drink their coffee and tap their feet."

A Little Jazz has been a monthly presence at Odie's Blues Saloon for the last seven years, and Slaw said at least three of the band members have been playing together for two decades. "Joe Wertz

 

 
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