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(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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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: […]
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: […]