Dave Green Trio plus Evan Parker: Raise Four review –
(Trio)One of Britain’s best-connected jazzers marks his 80th birthday with a session heavy on Thelonious Monk No musician can have covered more of the British jazz scene than bassist Dave […]
Month: February 2022
The Gilmore Announces Large-Scale Award for Jazz Pianists
For many years, the Gilmore organization has overseen the prestigious Gilmore International Piano Festival and Gilmore Artist Awards, both focused on classical pianists. Recently, as … Read More “The Gilmore […]
Custom Miles Davis Eyewear Now Available
Since Miles Davis’ death in 1991, his estate has been careful about endorsing products that use his name. There were the Miles Davis Tribute Jazz … Read More “Custom Miles […]
2022 NEA Jazz Masters Program to Be Held in San Francisco
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has announced its program to honor the 2022 NEA Jazz Masters class—Stanley Clarke, Donald Harrison, Jr., Billy Hart, … Read More “2022 NEA […]
Next Jazz Legacy Announces Inaugural Group of Awardees
The New Music USA organization and Berklee Institute of Jazz & Gender Justice have announced the seven women and non-binary awardees for the Next Jazz … Read More “Next Jazz […]
February 28: Jazzmeia Horn repeats at No. 1
At No. 1 on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart for a second week and most reported (50 stations) is Jazzmeia Horn Dear Love (Empress Legacy). Most added (+23) is Bob James […]
Brasuka Moves Beyond Sérgio Mendes
Paying tribute to Sérgio Mendes with a spirited sound that blends jazz improvisation, Uruguayan candombe, and breezy Airto/Flora-esque pop is never a bad thing. Just … Read More “Brasuka Moves […]
Michael Weiss: Persistence (Cellar Live)
It’s entirely appropriate that one of Michael Weiss’ signature compositions is titled “Apres Vous,” as the pianist has mostly made a name for himself as … Read More “Michael Weiss: […]
Chris Dingman: Journeys Vol. 1 (Self-released)
We’ve had vaccines for a year now, but the lockdown albums continue to rain on us. The jury’s out on how well they’ll age, but … Read More “Chris Dingman: […]
Alison Shearer: View from Above (Self-released)
Up-and-coming saxophonist/composer Alison Shearer has planted her jubilant stamp on a diverse set of thrilling New York groups. The influence of hip-hop has been a … Read More “Alison Shearer: […]