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Ron Horton

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Since 1982, trumpeter Ron Horton has been an integral part of New York's flourishing jazz scene and he stands out both as an exemplary instrumentalist and as a highly progressive composer and arranger. Whether called upon as a sideman or as a leader of one of his own ensembles, he shows that he is committed to further expanding the existing perimeters of jazz. Photo: Ben Allison Horton has had many long musical associations with leaders such as saxophonist Jane Ira Bloom (1983-2000) and pianist Andrew Hill. He was a member of Hill's sextet from 1998 until 2003, and appears on the group's critically acclaimed cd, Dusk (Palmetto 2000)

Album

Night City

Label: Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records
Released: 2024

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Kristen Lee Sergeant, Ted Nash, Russ Johnson, Audible Spirits & More

Read "Kristen Lee Sergeant, Ted Nash, Russ Johnson, Audible Spirits & More" reviewed by Ludovico Granvassu


This set focuses on Andrew Hill, Herbie Nichols, Bob Dorough and Oliver Nelson, four American originals and various generations of musicians they've inspired.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Superblue feat. The Huntertones “Naughty Number Nine" SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree (Edition) 0:16 Host talks 3:27 ...

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Article: Album Review

Howard University Jazz Ensemble 2023: Nefertiti

Read "Nefertiti" reviewed by Jack Bowers


The Howard University Jazz Ensemble was formed almost half a century ago, in 1975, by Fred Irby III, its first--and, so far, only--music director. Every year since 1976, the ensemble has recorded and released an album to showcase its prowess and growth under Irby's baton. This year's entry, Nefertiti, is a tribute to ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Music From Ciara Moser, Antonio Gavrila, Francisco Mela & Zoh Amba, And More

Read "New Music From Ciara Moser, Antonio Gavrila, Francisco Mela & Zoh Amba, And More" reviewed by Bob Osborne


On this show we present recent and forthcoming releases from Ciara Moser, Antonio Gavrila, Francisco Mela & Zoh Amba, Ron Horton, Shamin, Giorgi Mkadze, Josh Sinton, Satoko Fujii Tokyo Trio, Tyler Cooney Quintet, Bennett Paster, Trespass Trio featuring Susana Santos Silva, and, Bill Anschell. Playlist Show Intro 00:00 Ciara Moser “Developing Senses (feat. Salim ...

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Article: Year in Review

Ludovico Granvassu's Garden of Jazzy Delights 2023

Read "Ludovico Granvassu's Garden of Jazzy Delights 2023" reviewed by Ludovico Granvassu


If it is true that, like The Police once put it, “when the world is going down you make the best of what's still around," then throughout 2023 jazz fans were better off than most other social groups. In a year in which everyday news brought ever more inconceivable disappointments, jazz musicians, labels, festivals and venues ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

André Roligheten, Angelica Sanchez, Ron Horton, Bright Magus & More

Read "André Roligheten, Angelica Sanchez, Ron Horton, Bright Magus & More" reviewed by Ludovico Granvassu


This episode features music inspired by Miles Davis, Andrew Hill and Buddy Emmons, but also by the Amazon Forest and the rivers of the Brazilian North-East.Happy Listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Bright Magus “Long Legs" Jungle Corner (Irma) 0:16 Host talks 5:20 André Roligheten ...

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Article: 72 Jazz Thrillers

The Most Exciting Jazz Albums since 1969: 2001-2005

Read "The Most Exciting Jazz Albums since 1969: 2001-2005" reviewed by Robert Middleton


These six jazz thrillers from the first years of the 21st-century journey to wonderful and exotic locations with music that moves and grooves. All six albums feature influences from Middle Eastern, African, and Asian traditional music. They are all very visual in that they conjure up exotic vistas and locations, such as caravans and oases in ...

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Article: Play This!

Michael Blake: Afro Blake

Read "Michael Blake: Afro Blake" reviewed by Ludovico Granvassu


Africa seems to have been a special source of inspiration for Michael Blake, as compositions like “Addis Abeba" (Elevated), “Malagasy" (Combobulate), “Mauritania" (Buzz), “Road to Lusaka" (In the Grand Scheme of Things), “Africa Used to Be Home" (More Like Us) or “Surfing Sahara" (Elevated ) attest. They are all characterized by memorable themes and an instantly ...

Article: Interview

Ben Allison: creative riletture e nuove ispirazioni

Read "Ben Allison: creative riletture e nuove ispirazioni" reviewed by Angelo Leonardi


In quest'intervista Ben Allison ci parla del recente progetto “The Ben Allison Remastered Series 2004-2011," iniziativa che ha portato il bassista a curare personalmente riedizione e remixaggio di alcuni suoi album Palmetto. Il lavoro va oltre gli scintillanti risultati acustici e presenta nuove e sorprendenti scoperte musicali tratte dai master originali. All About Jazz: ...


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