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Dave Ledbetter: Diversity and Unity
Even the most cursory listen to South African music yields an embarrassment of riches in the realm of guitar talents. Indeed, throughout the country's musical history innovative figures have...
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3rd Zbigniew Seifert International Jazz Violin...
"An international jazz violin competition? Really?" That is usually came as a surprise to the applicants, and eventual participants themselves, that an international jazz violin competition should exist says a lot about the rarity of such an event....
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Meet Jacob Cartwright
Our August Super Fan is a visual artist with a special affinity for improvisational music, which has spilled over into his jazz-themed painting series. In jazz, as in art, Jacob Cartwright values the past while embracing the forward momentum...
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Origin Records: Creating Opportunities and...
Being a jazz musician sometimes seems like a life ruled by jungle law. Everyone fights for gigs and puts out music on “labels" with only one artist. However, it doesn't have to be this way. Origin Records is an example of a modern artist...
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Funchal Jazz Festival 2018
A stunning tableau greets visitors to the Funchal Jazz Festival entering by the main gate, at the top of Santa Catarina Park. The first thing that catches the eye are the spectacular trees that define the park's boundaries...
Reviews
Daily album reviews—from independent to major label releases.
John Pittman
Kinship
Gilad Hekselman
Ask For Chaos
Goce Stevkovski...
Homage to a Dreamer
Kang Tae Hwan
Live At Cafe Amores
Benito Gonzalez
Passion Reverence...
Christian Pabst
Inner Voice
Chet Baker
Live In London...
Rich Halley 3
The Literature
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Jon Sheckler
Right Side Up
Pelle Fridell
For The Ladies
Broto Roy
Disciple
Jon Sheckler
Junction Junction
Tea
Trapeze
Blaise Siwula
Noir
Gary Alesbrook
Smile (Feat. Elliott...
Teague Bechtel
It's As If I Never Left
News
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Born Today
Celebrating jazz birthdays every day.
John Escreet
Over the course of his career, John Escreet has earned a reputation as one of the most active and diverse pianist/composers working in jazz and improvised music. His prolific output is reflected over the... read more
Showcase
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Encontros - Orquestra... by Antonio Adolfo
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Family Feeling by Terell Stafford
This Week
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- In Pictures Novara Jazz 2018
- Live Reviews Sligo Jazz Project 2018: Days 1-2
- Book Reviews The Other Night at Quinn's
- Profiles Aretha Franklin, The Lady Soul: 1942 - 2018
- Mixcloud Spoken Jazz & New Releases
- In Pictures Jazz em Agosto 2018
Story of the Day
I was first exposed to jazz through my father who played professionally and nurtured me into music at a young age and had me playing guitar with his quartet in my early teens. I switched to piano in my mid teens, and with a strong ear for music, managed to put myself through college playing and singing Jazz / Pop / Standards in the late '70s and early '80s in the Dallas, Texas area both as a solo performer as well as with groups. I have built and operated a number of recording studios and enjoy writing, recording, producing, and performing live. I also typically cover guitar and bass for my own projects.
By Jay Sloat
Member since: 2018
