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Detroit Jazz Festival 2018
Over the course of its 39 year history, the largest free jazz festival in North America has seen its shares of up and downs. It once swelled to a five-day event starting on the Thursday evening before Labor Day and there was even a time when...
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12 Points 2018
Returning to its spiritual home of Dublin after back-to-back editions in San Sebastian and Aarhus, 12 Points 2018 marks one of the highpoints of the Irish musical year. Its appeal lies not just in...
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Linda May Han Oh: Talent and Dedication
Over the past decade, bassist Linda May Han Oh has been hailed as one of the most gifted bassists, bandleaders and composers of her generation. She is a virtuoso who can swing hard while keeping instrumental grace and precision...
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Meet Homer Schaaf
Like several Super Fans before him, Homer Schaaf was brought to our attention by jazz musicians who appreciate his ubiquitous presence at the New York City clubs, gig after gig, year after year. We think you'll be charmed by Homer's...
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Bob James: Piano Player
In a career that spans about five decades, Bob James has made an impact on a variety of musical genres. His roots are in jazz, but he has run the gamut from playing avant-garde jazz on the outer fringes--which he was...
Reviews
Daily album reviews—from independent to major label releases.
Marty Elkins
Fat Daddy
Fabled
Short Stories
UHHM
UHHM
District 5
Decoy
Paul Heller
Paul Heller Meets...
Cuong Vu 4Tet
Change In The Air
Myriad3
Vera
Line Matter
In Motion
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Scott D Marshall
Dream Logic
Henrik Pultz Melbye
Earth
Rasmus Henriksen
Folk Song No.17
Eric Hirsh
Big Bad Bronto
Tomasz Dabrowski
Lines for Bogdan
Empathy Project
Sunny Day
Charlie Porter
Prologue
Ben Markley
FTG
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Born Today
Celebrating jazz birthdays every day.
Muhal Richard Abrams
Muhal Richard Abrams..... World renowned pianist and composer has been in the forefront of the contemporary music scene for well over forty years. Muhal is a co-founder of The Association for the... read more
Showcase
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Venetian Blinds by Mike Freeman
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Songs on the eve of... by Chris Abelen
This Week
- Live Reviews Detroit Jazz Festival 2018
- In Pictures David Murray Trio at Sant'Anna Arresi Festival Jazz 2018
- Radio Edward Vesala, Jean-Paul Celea, The Necks & more
- Genius Guide to Jazz Rising Stars: Wondrous Woman
- Live Reviews Beethoven, Barber and Vivaldi at The Jazz Corner
- Radio Mark Turner, Pipe Dream and other great new releases
- Radio Julian Lage Trio Live at BIMHUIS Amsterdam
Featured Event
A four-day festival in Philadelphia featuring John Zorn, Annette Peacock, Christian McBride, the music of Alice Coltrane, and much more. October 4-7, 2018
Story of the Day
I love jazz because of Miles Davis and Vitor Assis Brasil. I was first exposed to jazz seeing I Festival Internacional de Jazz de São Paulo in 1978. I met Ron Carter at Arpoador. The best show I ever attended was Miles Davis at Canecão in Rio de Janeiro. The first jazz record I bought was Memorial Clifford Brown. My advice to new listeners..
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By Hernani Heffner
Member since: 2018
