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Alexander Claffy

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19 year old Claffy hails from the greater Philadelphia area, starting first with Electric and then Upright Bass. His father being a bandleader, and his mother a singer, he was exposed to music early on. Claffy continues to study under the legendary Mike Boone, and bassists Gregg August, Peter Paulsen, and soon with bassist Dwayne Burno. Now attending the New School For Jazz and Contemporary Music, he has played around the NYC/Philly area with the likes of Pianists Orrin Evans and George Burton, drummers Justin Faulkner, Wayne Smith Jr., and horn players such as Duane Eubanks and Ben Flocks.

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Amy Aileen Wood, Rob Luft, Yilian Cañizares, John Surman & More

Read "Amy Aileen Wood, Rob Luft, Yilian Cañizares, John Surman & More" reviewed by Ludovico Granvassu


The remarkable debut album by Amy Aileen Wood and other genre-defying gems by Alexander Claffy and Yilian Cañizares, three albums featuring Rob Luft and more “Monk by Carlberg" should give you plenty to enjoy in this playlist!Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Alexander Claffy ...

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Music From Big Orange

Label: Cellar Music Group
Released: 2023
Track listing: Side A: Once Upon A Summertime; Plaza Real; A.G. Side B: Cheltenham ( For Randy And Michael);1421 Sansom

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Veronica Swift

Label: Mack Avenue Records
Released: 2023
Track listing: I Am What I Am; Closer; Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me; The Show Must Go On; I'm Always Chasing Rainbows; In the Moonlight; Severed Heads; Je Veux Vivre; Chega de Saudade; Keep Yourself Alive

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Isla

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2023
Track listing: Empress of the Sea; Isla; You Go To My Head; Enchantment; Moon Mist; This Dream; Phoenix Eye; Heart.

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Article: Live Review

The Heavy Hitters Live at Jazz Alley

Read "The Heavy Hitters Live at Jazz Alley" reviewed by Paul Rauch


The Heavy Hitters Jazz Alley Seattle, Washington December 12, 2023 At first glance, this gig's title gives the impression of an all-star lineup of established players running through the changes of straight ahead standards in a friendly setting. There was some semblance of that, with the band boasting an assemblage ...

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Article: Album Review

Alexander Claffy: Music From Big Orange

Read "Music From Big Orange" reviewed by Pierre Giroux


Alexander Claffy has released an impressive album entitled “Music From Big Orange" which showcases his skills as a bassist and composer, and captures the essence of contemporary jazz while paying homage to the rich traditions of the genre. Switching seamlessly from acoustic bass to electric, depending on the sonic flow of any given tune, it is ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Donny McCaslin, Kira Linn, Meshell Ndegeocello, Alexander Claffy & More

Read "Donny McCaslin, Kira Linn, Meshell Ndegeocello, Alexander Claffy & More" reviewed by Ludovico Granvassu


This week's playlist features two recent albums by, or featuring, Donny McCaslin. Also, a new record by German baritonist Kara Linn plus a score of forward looking bass players and leaders, from Meshell Ndegeocello to Linda May Han Oh, Ben Wolfe and Philly natives Christian McBride and Alexander Claffy.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Hot New Summer Releases - Kait Dunton, Christine Jensen, Patricia Julien, Nicole Zuraitis, Queen Esther & More

Read "Hot New Summer Releases - Kait Dunton, Christine Jensen, Patricia Julien, Nicole Zuraitis, Queen Esther & More" reviewed by Mary Foster Conklin


This broadcast includes new releases from Sienna Dahlen & Bill Coon, JD Walter, Nicole Zuraitis, Michael Stephenson, Christine Jensen, Patricia Julien and Queen Esther, plus a single from Norah Jones, with birthday shoutouts to Jaimie Branch, Tierney Sutton, Madeline Eastman, writer Joan Whitney (Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens, Candy), Kurt Reichenbach and Jocelyn Barth, among ...

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Good Spirits

Label: Cellar Records
Released: 2022
Track listing: Inner Glimpse; For the Great Gerald Cannon; I Will Wait for You; There But for the Grace Of; Isotope; Beeb’s Lament; Beijo Partito; Straight Life.


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