John Fedchock Marks Milestones with His New York Big Band
The mood was understandably festive as John Fedchock’s New York Big Band took to the stage at Birdland on Sunday, September 18. Not only was … Read More “John Fedchock […]
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Vieux Farka Touré and Khruangbin: Ali review | Alexis Petridis’s album of the week
(Dead Oceans)This collaboration between the son of Mali guitar legend Ali Farka Touré and the hypnotic Houston trio defies categorisation to float off in its own beatific and unhurried mood […]
Soul Beach Music Festival Aruba 2023
What: Soul Beach Music Festival Where: Aruba When: May 24-29, 2023 Artist lineup will be announced later. Click the image below to visit their main site and to book your […]
Walt Weiskopf European Quartet: Diamonds and Other Jewels (AMM)
Tenor titan Walt Weiskopf’s European Quartet has been together for about five years, producing several sterling albums along the way. As indicated by that growing … Read More “Walt Weiskopf […]
Sept. 26: Al Foster is No. 1
At No. 1 on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart and most reported (43 stations) is Al Foster Reflections (Smoke Sessions). Most added (+26) is Steve Turre Generations (Smoke Sessions). Biggest mover (+70) is […]
Bruno Mars Live In Las Vegas NYE
What: Bruno Mars Where: Dolby Live at Park MGM – Las Vegas, NV When: December 30 & 31 Tickets on sale Friday, September 23. Click the image below to get […]
Jazz Trailblazers Pay Tribute to Tomasz Stańko at Brooklyn’s Roulette
Considering the lineup—stacked with talent—and the musician to whom they were paying their respects—a cult figure, rightly or wrongly—the New York City live tribute to … Read More “Jazz Trailblazers […]
Chronology: Kenny Dorham Drops a Sigh in 1961
Here’s a game I like to play that’s a variation on the familiar challenge of choosing favorite records to take to a desert island. I … Read More “Chronology: Kenny […]
Delfeayo Marsalis Is the Hartt School’s New Artist in Residence
The University of Hartford’s Hartt School has appointed Delfeayo Marsalis its 2022-23 Artist in Residence. Marsalis will work with students at the school’s Jackie McLean Institute … Read More “Delfeayo Marsalis […]
Allison Wheeler: Winterspring (Ubuntu)
The spell that Allison Wheeler casts with her debut album Winterspring felt more potent the third time through, and each subsequent spin deepened the reverie. A poetic … Read More “Allison Wheeler: […]