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A former newspaper writer / editor who has been writing about jazz for more than thirty-five years.

Dream Dancing

Dream Dancing

The Scott Silbert Quartet
2025-12-04
2
West Coast Echoes

West Coast Echoes

Josh Nelson / Kevin Van Den Elzen
2025-12-03
4
Holiday Fun!

Holiday Fun!

Wycliffe Gordon
2025-12-02
4
So Many Memories

So Many Memories

Loren Schoenberg and His Jazz Orchestra
2025-11-27
7
Countryside Motorways

Countryside Motorways

ZurHub
2025-11-26
11
Full Steam Ahead

Full Steam Ahead

Linda Dachtyl
2025-11-25
11
Still Cookin' at 90: The Canada Sessions, Volume II

Still Cookin' at 90: The Canada Sessions, Volume II

Al Muirhead
2025-11-21
10
Dream River

Dream River

Eshaan Sood/The Sonic Alchemists
2025-11-20
10
The Road to Trantor

The Road to Trantor

Carl Schultz
2025-11-19
13
Cortadito

Cortadito

The Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective
2025-11-17
11
Next Spring

Next Spring

Grant Stewart
2025-11-16
20
Itai Doshin

Itai Doshin

Mike Clark
2025-11-14
17
Live at Birdland

Live at Birdland

High Society New Orleans Jazz Band
2025-11-13
14
Alice Blue

Alice Blue

Ravita Jazz
2025-11-12
14
For All We Know

For All We Know

James Suggs
2025-11-04
16
Jazz Grunge

Jazz Grunge

Chris Smith
2025-10-30
20
So Do It

So Do It

Jimbo Ross
2025-10-29
24
Opening Statement

Opening Statement

Jason Charos
2025-10-28
24
Alice Blue

Alice Blue

Ravita Jazz
2025-10-27
23
The Summit

The Summit

Jerry Weldon
2025-10-26
27
Captain Hubs

Captain Hubs

Todd Herbert
2025-10-24
20
Bop Contest

Bop Contest

Mark Sherman
2025-10-23
18
Tatum's Swingin' Session

Tatum's Swingin' Session

Tatum Langley
2025-10-22
21
Peace Vibes

Peace Vibes

Ted Piltzecker
2025-10-21
23
It's About Time

It's About Time

Jason Forsythe
2025-10-19
20
City Suite

City Suite

Rin Seo
2025-10-18
47
Embraceable Brazil

Embraceable Brazil

Tom Cohen
2025-10-17
22
Life Got in the Way

Life Got in the Way

Heather McKay
2025-10-15
22
For the Record

For the Record

Pete Mills
2025-10-14
28
Turn It Up!

Turn It Up!

Mike LeDonne's Groover Quartet
2025-10-12
34
If Not Now

If Not Now

James Danderfer
2025-10-09
30
Storybook: The Music of Mark Miller

Storybook: The Music of Mark Miller

The Birdland Big Band
2025-10-07
31
Return of the Light

Return of the Light

Joe Elefante's Wheel of Dharma
2025-10-06
31
Waking Dream

Waking Dream

Randy Napoleon
2025-10-05
29
People & Places

People & Places

Marc Seales
2025-09-25
25
Live At Frankie's Jazz Club

Live At Frankie's Jazz Club

Jacob Chung
2025-09-24
28
With Strings

With Strings

George Coleman
2025-09-23
41
Octopus Dreams

Octopus Dreams

Bruce Gertz
2025-09-13
21
Unexpected Guests

Unexpected Guests

Ira B. Liss
2025-09-12
37
Shadows of Tomorrow

Shadows of Tomorrow

Socrates Garcia Latin Jazz Orchestra
2025-09-11
33
Good Hang

Good Hang

David Bode
2025-09-09
32
The Hat with the Grin and the Chuckle

The Hat with the Grin and the Chuckle

Ben Thomas Tango Project
2025-09-07
28
Eternal Moments

Eternal Moments

Yoko Yates
2025-09-06
35
The Parts You Keep

The Parts You Keep

Mike Pope
2025-09-01
32
Old Home/New Home

Old Home/New Home

The Brian Martin Big Band
2025-08-23
42
El Muki

El Muki

Gabriel Alegría Afro-Peruvian Sextet
2025-08-22
34
SCRATCH Band

SCRATCH Band

Ron Blake, feat. Reuben Rogers & John Hadfield
2025-08-16
33
Cory Weeds Meets Jerry Weldon

Cory Weeds Meets Jerry Weldon

Cory Weeds
2025-08-14
40
After the Fire

After the Fire

Kevin Brunkhorst
2025-08-13
35
My Ideal

My Ideal

Sam Dillon
2025-08-12
41

Read more album reviews by Jack Bowers
Read "Jack Bowers' Best Jazz Albums Of 2024"

Jack Bowers' Best Jazz Albums Of 2024

Year in Review | 2024-12-12
17
Read "The 29th Annual IAJE Conference: A Jazz Merry-Go-Round"

The 29th Annual IAJE Conference: A Jazz Merry-Go-Round

Big Band Report | 2024-08-18
6
Read "The 27th Annual IAJE Conference: New Orleans And All That Jazz"

The 27th Annual IAJE Conference: New Orleans And All That Jazz

Big Band Report | 2024-08-18
6
Read "The 26th Annual IAJE Conference: A Memorable Event"

The 26th Annual IAJE Conference: A Memorable Event

Big Band Report | 2024-08-18
6
Read "Jack Bowers' Best Jazz Albums Of 2023"

Jack Bowers' Best Jazz Albums Of 2023

Year in Review | 2023-12-19
10
Read "Jack Bowers' Best Jazz Albums Of 2022"

Jack Bowers' Best Jazz Albums Of 2022

Year in Review | 2022-12-14
15
Read "Jack Bowers: Top 15 Albums of 2021"

Jack Bowers: Top 15 Albums of 2021

Year in Review | 2022-01-07
8
Read "Jack Bowers' Best Releases Of 2020"

Jack Bowers' Best Releases Of 2020

Year in Review | 2020-12-21
13
Read "A Big Band Spectacular? You Bet Your Brass!"

A Big Band Spectacular? You Bet Your Brass!

Big Band Report | 2017-06-05
13
Read "Time Check: A Paucity of Riches?"

Time Check: A Paucity of Riches?

Big Band Report | 2016-06-02
8
Read "Buddy Rich Rides Again"

Buddy Rich Rides Again

Big Band Report | 2016-01-27
6
Read "Buddy Rich: The Beat Goes On"

Buddy Rich: The Beat Goes On

Big Band Report | 2014-06-11
18
Read "Leslie Lewis: Midnight Sun / Keeper of the Flame"

Leslie Lewis: Midnight Sun / Keeper of the Flame

Multiple Reviews | 2013-08-03
8
Read "Swingin' on a Riff . . . Hangin' by a Thread?"

Swingin' on a Riff . . . Hangin' by a Thread?

Big Band Report | 2013-06-14
8
Read "Pointing Fingers... And Naming Names"

Pointing Fingers... And Naming Names

Big Band Report | 2013-05-04
14
Read "In Tune or Not in Tune... That Is the Question"

In Tune or Not in Tune... That Is the Question

Big Band Report | 2013-04-02
11
Read "

"Lone Wolf" Finds Plenty to Chew On

Big Band Report | 2013-03-08
10
Read "Buddy Rich: In a Zone of His Own"

Buddy Rich: In a Zone of His Own

Big Band Report | 2013-02-10
13
Read "Dave Brubeck: Small Groups, Large Stature"

Dave Brubeck: Small Groups, Large Stature

Big Band Report | 2013-01-03
9
Read "Albert–Hobbs Big Band / Jeff Hamilton–DePaul University Jazz Ensemble / Steve Taylor Big Band"

Albert–Hobbs Big Band / Jeff Hamilton–DePaul University...

Big Band Caravan | 2012-12-11
4
Read "After 15 Years, a

After 15 Years, a "Caravan" Ends Its Journey

Big Band Report | 2012-12-11
6
Read "R3: Special Big Band / Gull Lake Jazz Orchestra / Empire Jazz Orchestra"

R3: Special Big Band / Gull Lake Jazz Orchestra / Empire Jazz...

Big Band Caravan | 2012-11-17
8
Read "Did Stan Kenton Swing? You Bet Your Walkin' Shoes He Did..."

Did Stan Kenton Swing? You Bet Your Walkin' Shoes He Did...

Big Band Report | 2012-11-16
7
Read "Stars on the Horizon"

Stars on the Horizon

Big Band Report | 2012-10-08
6
Read "Bob Mintzer Big Band / Bob Wilber and the Tuxedo Big Band / Joe Chambers Moving Pictures Orchestra"

Bob Mintzer Big Band / Bob Wilber and the Tuxedo Big Band / Joe...

Big Band Caravan | 2012-10-07
7
Read "Kris Berg & the Metroplexity Big Band / Michael Treni Big Band / Millennium Jazz Orchestra"

Kris Berg & the Metroplexity Big Band / Michael Treni Big Band...

Big Band Caravan | 2012-09-09
7
Read "From Charlie Christian to Charlie Parker"

From Charlie Christian to Charlie Parker

Big Band Report | 2012-09-04
5
Read "Budman-Levy Orchestra / Jens Wendelboe Big Band / DiMartino-Osland Jazz Orchestra"

Budman-Levy Orchestra / Jens Wendelboe Big Band /...

Big Band Caravan | 2012-08-07
5
Read "Ladder Is High, Women Keep Climbing"

Ladder Is High, Women Keep Climbing

Big Band Report | 2012-08-05
5
Read "June Means Jazz as Festivals Flourish"

June Means Jazz as Festivals Flourish

Big Band Report | 2012-07-12
3
Read "James Morrison / Tall & Small / Millennium Jazz Orchestra"

James Morrison / Tall & Small / Millennium Jazz Orchestra

Big Band Caravan | 2012-07-12
6
Read "Darmstadter Big Band / Alon Yavnai–NDR Big Band / Red Bank Jazz Orchestra"

Darmstadter Big Band / Alon Yavnai–NDR Big Band / Red Bank...

Big Band Caravan | 2012-06-06
25
Read "Caution: Brief Column Ahead..."

Caution: Brief Column Ahead...

Big Band Report | 2012-06-04
16
Read "Bob Lark Alumni Band / Bob Curnow / JazzMN Big Band"

Bob Lark Alumni Band / Bob Curnow / JazzMN Big Band

Big Band Caravan | 2012-05-08
56
Read "The

The "Desert Island" Revisited

Big Band Report | 2012-05-07
51
Read "Marching to a Jazz Tempo"

Marching to a Jazz Tempo

Big Band Report | 2012-04-05
93
Read "Stan Kenton-UW Eau Claire / Kirk MacDonald Orchestra / Kansas City Jazz Orchestra"

Stan Kenton-UW Eau Claire / Kirk MacDonald Orchestra / Kansas...

Big Band Caravan | 2012-04-05
109
Read "Nova Jazz Orchestra / Christian McBride Big Band / NYJO"

Nova Jazz Orchestra / Christian McBride Big Band / NYJO

Big Band Caravan | 2012-03-05
111
Read "The AJO: Alive and Swinging at Thirty"

The AJO: Alive and Swinging at Thirty

Big Band Report | 2012-03-04
79
Read "Skelton Skinner All Stars / Clare Fischer Big Band / Ron Carter's Great Big Band"

Skelton Skinner All Stars / Clare Fischer Big Band / Ron...

Big Band Caravan | 2012-02-10
98
Read "Bob Brookmeyer: Jack of All Trades, Master of Valves"

Bob Brookmeyer: Jack of All Trades, Master of Valves

Big Band Report | 2012-02-05
94
Read "SuperSax Me"

SuperSax Me

Big Band Report | 2012-01-13
96
Read "Stan Kenton-NOVA Jazz Orchestra / Baker's Dozen Big Band / Danny D'Imperio and the Bloviators"

Stan Kenton-NOVA Jazz Orchestra / Baker's Dozen Big Band /...

Big Band Caravan | 2012-01-10
140
Read "Catching Up"

Catching Up

Big Band Report | 2011-12-08
141
Read "Cecilia Coleman Big Band / Phil Norman Tentet / UNT One O'Clock Lab Band"

Cecilia Coleman Big Band / Phil Norman Tentet / UNT One O'Clock...

Big Band Caravan | 2011-12-01
150
Read "Westchester Jazz Orchestra / Sandvika Storband / Band of Bones"

Westchester Jazz Orchestra / Sandvika Storband / Band of Bones

Big Band Caravan | 2011-11-13
225
Read "

"Modern Sounds," or: Running a Marathon in Full Body Armor

Big Band Report | 2011-11-08
190
Read "Rodger Fox's Wellington Jazz Orchestra / Sammy Nestico-SWR Big Band / Gran Canaria Big Band"

Rodger Fox's Wellington Jazz Orchestra / Sammy Nestico-SWR Big...

Big Band Caravan | 2011-10-11
171
Read "Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off To Jazz We Go . . ."

Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off To Jazz We Go . . .

Big Band Report | 2011-10-09
96
Read "BuJazzO: That's German for Swinging Big Band Jazz"

BuJazzO: That's German for Swinging Big Band Jazz

Big Band Report | 2011-09-04
239


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Chad LB: The Shadow Of Your Smile

Album Review | Publish Date: 5

David Sneider: Introducing David Sneider

Album Review | Publish Date: 5

Albany Jazz Big Band: Moonlight Rhapsodies

Album Review | Publish Date: 6

Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra: The Nutcracker Remix

Album Review | Publish Date: 10

Markus Rutz: Many Moons

Album Review | Publish Date: 12

Neil Gray: In the Streets

Album Review | Publish Date: 13

Ted Unseth and the Americana Classic Jazz Orchestra: 20th Anniversary Concerts

Album Review | Publish Date: 14

Wanees Zarour: Silvan

Album Review | Publish Date: 17

The Flying Horse Big Band: Unbridled

Album Review | Publish Date: 20

Wanees Zarour: Silwan

Album Review | Publish Date: 29
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"A Swingin' Affair" Outshines Its Name

Big Band Report | 2009-06-08
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Read "Time Check: A Paucity of Riches?"

Time Check: A Paucity of Riches?

Big Band Report | 2016-06-02
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Read "Swingin' on a Riff . . . Hangin' by a Thread?"

Swingin' on a Riff . . . Hangin' by a Thread?

Big Band Report | 2013-06-14
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Read "Buddy Rich: The Beat Goes On"

Buddy Rich: The Beat Goes On

Big Band Report | 2014-06-11
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Read "Buddy Rich: In a Zone of His Own"

Buddy Rich: In a Zone of His Own

Big Band Report | 2013-02-10
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Read "A Big Band Spectacular? You Bet Your Brass!"

A Big Band Spectacular? You Bet Your Brass!

Big Band Report | 2017-06-05
13
Read "Pointing Fingers... And Naming Names"

Pointing Fingers... And Naming Names

Big Band Report | 2013-05-04
14
Read "In Tune or Not in Tune... That Is the Question"

In Tune or Not in Tune... That Is the Question

Big Band Report | 2013-04-02
11
Read "Tops in '10: The Best Big Band Albums of the Year"

Tops in '10: The Best Big Band Albums of the Year

Big Band Report | 2010-12-03
471
Read "Big Band Reflections of Cole Porter"

Jack Cooper: Big Band Reflections of Cole Porter

Album Review | 2003-07-25
2,349
Read "Time Within Itself"

Michael Waldrop Big Band: Time Within Itself

Album Review | 2015-04-02
1,840
Read "Mists: Charles Ives for Jazz Orchestra"

Jack Cooper: Mists: Charles Ives for Jazz Orchestra

Album Review | 2014-09-23
1,766
Read "

"Lone Wolf" Finds Plenty to Chew On

Big Band Report | 2013-03-08
10
Read "Dave Brubeck: Small Groups, Large Stature"

Dave Brubeck: Small Groups, Large Stature

Big Band Report | 2013-01-03
9
Read "Hy Perbole's Astonishingly Incomparable Superstars: Platinum-Plated Gold"

Hy Perbole's Astonishingly Incomparable All-Stars: Hy Perbole's Astonishingly Incomparable Superstars: Platinum-Plated Gold

Extended Analysis | 2007-04-01
1,143
Read "Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra: It's About Time / Scallywag / Slammin' Joe's"

The Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra: Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra: It's About Time / Scallywag / Slammin' Joe's

Extended Analysis | 2013-07-19
6
Read "Maynard Ferguson: Gonna Fly Now"

Maynard Ferguson: Gonna Fly Now

Big Band Report | 2006-09-05
1,406
Read "Resonance Big Band / Sammy Nestico-SWR Big Band / Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra / Alf Clausen Jazz Orchestra"

Resonance Big Band / Sammy Nestico-SWR Big Band / Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra / Alf Clausen Jazz Orchestra

Big Band Caravan | 2009-07-10
1,767
Read "Phil Woods / Stan Kenton / The Les Hooper Band"

Phil Woods / Stan Kenton / The Les Hooper Band

Big Band Caravan | 2010-06-03
1,849
Read "Buddy Rich: The Lost Tapes"

Buddy Rich: The Lost Tapes

Film Review | 2005-12-09
476
Read "Stan Kenton-NOVA Jazz Orchestra / Baker's Dozen Big Band / Danny D'Imperio and the Bloviators"

Stan Kenton-NOVA Jazz Orchestra / Baker's Dozen Big Band / Danny D'Imperio and the Bloviators

Big Band Caravan | 2012-01-10
140
Read "Stan Kenton-UW Eau Claire / Kirk MacDonald Orchestra / Kansas City Jazz Orchestra"

Stan Kenton-UW Eau Claire / Kirk MacDonald Orchestra / Kansas City Jazz Orchestra

Big Band Caravan | 2012-04-05
109
Read "Granddad Does Dallas"

Granddad Does Dallas

Big Band Report | 2006-04-15
1,448
Read "A Portrait of Sammy"

Sammy Nestico: A Portrait of Sammy

Album Review | 2005-05-09
708
Read "

"Modern Sounds," or: Running a Marathon in Full Body Armor

Big Band Report | 2011-11-08
190
Read "Gordon Goodwin / DePaul University / Wayne Bergeron / South Florida Jazz Orchestra"

Gordon Goodwin / DePaul University / Wayne Bergeron / South Florida Jazz Orchestra

Big Band Caravan | 2008-12-26
1,406
Read "Maynard Ferguson: Live -- At the Top"

Maynard Ferguson: Live -- At the Top

Film Review | 2005-04-05
419
Read "Danny's Dream: Volume 8, 1953-55"

Lars Gullin: Danny's Dream: Volume 8, 1953-55

Album Review | 2006-03-04
246
Read "Bob Florence Limited Edition / Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band / Dana Legg Stage Band / John Burnett Swing Orchestra"

Bob Florence Limited Edition / Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band / Dana Legg Stage Band / John Burnett Swing Orchestra

Big Band Caravan | 2009-08-03
1,432
Read "Bob Lark Alumni Band / Bob Curnow / JazzMN Big Band"

Bob Lark Alumni Band / Bob Curnow / JazzMN Big Band

Big Band Caravan | 2012-05-08
56
Read "The IAJE's Collapse: What Happened?"

The IAJE's Collapse: What Happened?

Big Band Report | 2008-05-07
936
Read "Buddy Rich Rides Again"

Buddy Rich Rides Again

Big Band Report | 2016-01-27
6
Read "Jason Hainsworth Big Band / DePaul University Jazz Ensemble / Big Band Ritmo Sinfonica Citta di Verona / Howard University Jazz Ensemble"

Jason Hainsworth Big Band / DePaul University Jazz Ensemble / Big Band Ritmo Sinfonica Citta di Verona / Howard University Jazz Ensemble

Big Band Caravan | 2009-06-10
1,015
Read "Darmstadter Big Band / Alon Yavnai–NDR Big Band / Red Bank Jazz Orchestra"

Darmstadter Big Band / Alon Yavnai–NDR Big Band / Red Bank Jazz Orchestra

Big Band Caravan | 2012-06-06
25
Read "The Jazz Soul of P.D.Q. Bach"

Pat Metheny / Kenny G: The Jazz Soul of P.D.Q. Bach

Album Review | 2004-04-01
474
Read "Kris Berg & the Metroplexity Big Band / Michael Treni Big Band / Millennium Jazz Orchestra"

Kris Berg & the Metroplexity Big Band / Michael Treni Big Band / Millennium Jazz Orchestra

Big Band Caravan | 2012-09-09
7
Read "Nova Jazz Orchestra / UNT One O'Clock Lab Band / Frank Macchia / Omar Sosa & NDR Big Band"

Nova Jazz Orchestra / UNT One O'Clock Lab Band / Frank Macchia / Omar Sosa & NDR Big Band

Big Band Caravan | 2010-03-05
1,125
Read "James Morrison / Tall & Small / Millennium Jazz Orchestra"

James Morrison / Tall & Small / Millennium Jazz Orchestra

Big Band Caravan | 2012-07-12
6
Read "Gold Medalists Abound at Big Band Olympics"

Gold Medalists Abound at Big Band Olympics

Big Band Report | 2011-06-15
200
Read "Plays Well with Others"

Wayne Bergeron: Plays Well with Others

Album Review | 2007-07-17
363
Read "Eric Miyashiro / CNY Jazz Orchestra / No Name Horses / Stockholm Jazz Orchestra / Howard University Jazz Ensemble"

Eric Miyashiro / CNY Jazz Orchestra / No Name Horses / Stockholm Jazz Orchestra / Howard University Jazz Ensemble

Big Band Caravan | 2008-07-07
1,191
Read "Bob Mintzer Big Band / Bob Wilber and the Tuxedo Big Band / Joe Chambers Moving Pictures Orchestra"

Bob Mintzer Big Band / Bob Wilber and the Tuxedo Big Band / Joe Chambers Moving Pictures Orchestra

Big Band Caravan | 2012-10-07
7
Read "Vaughn Wiester / Doncaster Jazz Orchestra / Kluvers Big Band / Mike Holober & the Gotham Jazz Orchestra"

Vaughn Wiester / Doncaster Jazz Orchestra / Kluvers Big Band / Mike Holober & the Gotham Jazz Orchestra

Big Band Caravan | 2009-03-01
1,199
Read "Allen Carter Big Band / Lucerne Jazz Orchestra / Joris Teepe Big Band"

Allen Carter Big Band / Lucerne Jazz Orchestra / Joris Teepe Big Band

Big Band Caravan | 2010-08-03
941
Read "Big Band Hymns / Big Band Christmas"

The Chris McDonald Orchestra: Big Band Hymns / Big Band Christmas

Album Review | 1999-11-01
391
Read "Stan Kenton: Horns of Plenty"

Multiple Artists: Stan Kenton: Horns of Plenty

Extended Analysis | 2004-03-17
846
Read "Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band / Gerald Wilson Orchestra / Knoxville Jazz Orchestra"

Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band / Gerald Wilson Orchestra / Knoxville Jazz Orchestra

Big Band Caravan | 2011-08-11
203
Read "Sunrise"

The Ken Peplowski Big Band: Sunrise

Album Review | 2018-04-29
5
Read "From Maxville to Vanport"

Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble: From Maxville to Vanport

Album Review | 2018-10-24
8
Read "Dani Felber Big Band / Dan Gailey Jazz Orchestra / Jazz Composer's Workshop Orchestra"

Dani Felber Big Band / Dan Gailey Jazz Orchestra / Jazz Composer's Workshop Orchestra

Big Band Caravan | 2010-09-02
772

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