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Frank Zappa's Jazz Legacy Refuses to Die
He might have stated that "jazz is not dead, it just smells funny", but 25 years after his passing, Zappa's jazz legacy is more relevant than ever so we look into how the jazz world has embraced his genius...
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Michael League: Snarky Puppy's Jazz-Schooled,...
Bassist, composer, bandleader, sideman, producer, record label owner, festival head... These are some of the many hats Michael League has acquired since embarking on his musical odyssey at...
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Celebrating the 2018 Super Fans
You've seen them around. They're at all the gigs, their attention focused deeply on the bandstand, as much a part of their local jazz scenes as the musicians and venues. They know and love the music...
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Big in Japan, Part 2: Osaka & the Eri Yamamoto...
In Part 1 of Big in Japan we looked at the early history of jazz music in that country -a history that dates back to the same time frame as the Jazz Age in the United States. The influence of American dance music was...
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Pete McCann: Mild-Mannered Superhero Guitarist
A mainstay of the New York scene, guitarist Pete McCann released his sixth recording as a leader Pay For It On The Other Side. He is also an in demand sideman working in everything from duos to big bands, and...
Best of 2018 | Reviews
Daily album reviews—from independent to major label releases.
Mariel Austin
Runner in the Rain
Baldo Martinez
Cuarteto Europa
Carla Campopiano...
Chicago/Buenos...
Rolling Stones
Beggar’s Banquet...
Alister Spence /...
Intelsat
Roberto Magris
World Gardens
Nicole Johaenntgen
Henry II
Mat Maneri /...
Conference Of The...
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Eddie Palmieri
Eddie Palmieri, known for his charismatic power and bold pioneering drive, has a musical career that spans over 50 years as a bandleader of both Salsa and Latin Jazz orchestras. Born in Spanish Harlem... read more
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Story of the Day
I was first exposed to live jazz by attending jam sessions held by South County Jazz Club at Snook Haven. I'd listed to jazz albums over the years, but this was my first “live” event.
By Sandra Kangas
Member since: 2018
