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R.J. DeLuke is an indefatigable jazz fan and arbiter elegantiarum who aspires to ultimate hipness; also an upstate NY freelance writer for various media.

Read "Cindy Blackman Santana: Rhythmic And Musical Force"

Cindy Blackman Santana: Rhythmic And Musical Force

Interview | 2023-08-31
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Read "Dave Holland Circa 1976"

Dave Holland Circa 1976

First Time I Saw | 2023-08-24
5
Read "Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival 2023"

Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival 2023

Live Review | 2023-07-10
5
Read "Wayne Escoffery: Still Forging Ahead"

Wayne Escoffery: Still Forging Ahead

Interview | 2023-05-22
14
Read "Ed Cherry: Always Groovin’"

Ed Cherry: Always Groovin’

Interview | 2023-04-12
16
Read "Boris Kozlov: Mingus and Much More"

Boris Kozlov: Mingus and Much More

Interview | 2022-10-31
13
Read "Ricky Ford: From Across the Sea"

Ricky Ford: From Across the Sea

Interview | 2022-08-22
19
Read "Antonio Hart: Educator and Monster Player"

Antonio Hart: Educator and Monster Player

Interview | 2022-08-01
12
Read "Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival"

Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival

Live Review | 2022-07-12
7
Read "Javon Jackson: Wading In Spiritual Waters"

Javon Jackson: Wading In Spiritual Waters

Interview | 2022-05-23
7
Read "Bill Charlap: Intellect And Emotion"

Bill Charlap: Intellect And Emotion

Interview | 2022-02-14
13
Read "Gretchen Parlato: Pursuing Her Passion"

Gretchen Parlato: Pursuing Her Passion

Interview | 2022-01-03
9
Read "George Coleman: The Quiet Giant"

George Coleman: The Quiet Giant

Interview | 2021-12-13
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Read "Kenny Garrett: The Value of Ancestors"

Kenny Garrett: The Value of Ancestors

Interview | 2021-12-06
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Read "Jim Snidero: Flying in the Face of Adversity"

Jim Snidero: Flying in the Face of Adversity

Interview | 2021-11-23
9
Read "Christian Sands: Renaissance Man"

Christian Sands: Renaissance Man

Interview | 2021-10-27
8
Read "Joe Alterman: Swinging Success"

Joe Alterman: Swinging Success

Interview | 2021-10-05
8
Read "Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival 2021"

Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival 2021

Live Review | 2021-07-07
21
Read "Ulysses Owens: Big Band, Big Sound"

Ulysses Owens: Big Band, Big Sound

Interview | 2021-06-29
5
Read "Fabia Mantwill: Realizing a Dream"

Fabia Mantwill: Realizing a Dream

Interview | 2021-06-21
8
Read "Rickie Lee Jones: Peg Leg’s Granddaughter Rises Above"

Rickie Lee Jones: Peg Leg’s Granddaughter Rises Above

Interview | 2021-06-05
6
Read "Samara Joy: Ascension Into Jazz"

Samara Joy: Ascension Into Jazz

Interview | 2021-05-07
8
Read "John Pizzarelli: The Metheny Project"

John Pizzarelli: The Metheny Project

Interview | 2021-05-03
9
Read "Joe Lovano: Finding New Adventures"

Joe Lovano: Finding New Adventures

Interview | 2021-04-13
7
Read "Roxana Amed: More To Be Heard"

Roxana Amed: More To Be Heard

Interview | 2021-03-17
13
Read "Franco Ambrosetti: Busy Businessman, Exquisite Artist"

Franco Ambrosetti: Busy Businessman, Exquisite Artist

Interview | 2021-03-16
18
Read "Janis Mann: Authentic And In The Moment"

Janis Mann: Authentic And In The Moment

Interview | 2021-03-05
25
Read "Return to Forever: Back, Bold and Badass"

Return to Forever: Back, Bold and Badass

Interview | 2021-02-13
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Read "Gabriel Vicéns: A Growing Voice In Jazz"

Gabriel Vicéns: A Growing Voice In Jazz

Interview | 2021-01-26
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Read "Benjamin Koppel: Curiosity Won't Kill This Cat"

Benjamin Koppel: Curiosity Won't Kill This Cat

Interview | 2021-01-14
8
Read "R.J. DeLuke's Best Releases of 2020"

R.J. DeLuke's Best Releases of 2020

Year in Review | 2020-12-20
4
Read "Billy Childs: L.A. Contentment"

Billy Childs: L.A. Contentment

Interview | 2020-12-15
6
Read "Artemis: A Band For the Times"

Artemis: A Band For the Times

Interview | 2020-11-19
9
Read "Joe Farnsworth: Friends In High Places"

Joe Farnsworth: Friends In High Places

Interview | 2020-10-26
9
Read "Dena Derose: Keeper Of The Song"

Dena Derose: Keeper Of The Song

Interview | 2020-09-07
7
Read "Marvin Stamm: Team Player"

Marvin Stamm: Team Player

Interview | 2020-08-27
11
Read "Jerry Granelli: Updating Music of Past Heroes"

Jerry Granelli: Updating Music of Past Heroes

Interview | 2020-07-15
12
Read "Eddie Daniels: 'Sings' Ivan Lins"

Eddie Daniels: 'Sings' Ivan Lins

Interview | 2020-07-01
10
Read "Alexa Tarantino: Passion For Playing And Teaching"

Alexa Tarantino: Passion For Playing And Teaching

Interview | 2020-06-09
7
Read "Michelle Lordi: Career Evolution"

Michelle Lordi: Career Evolution

Interview | 2020-05-12
8
Read "Wolfgang Muthspiel: Continuing The Dream"

Wolfgang Muthspiel: Continuing The Dream

Interview | 2020-04-04
12
Read "Pat Bianchi: B3 Master"

Pat Bianchi: B3 Master

Interview | 2019-12-27
4
Read "Ada Rovatti: True Artist"

Ada Rovatti: True Artist

Interview | 2019-12-10
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Read "Eliane Elias: Chanteuse"

Eliane Elias: Chanteuse

Catching Up With | 2019-10-01
4
Read "Chick Corea: Music With The Fun Factor"

Chick Corea: Music With The Fun Factor

Interview | 2019-08-23
10
Read "Polly Gibbons: Jazz or Blues, It's The Feeling"

Polly Gibbons: Jazz or Blues, It's The Feeling

Interview | 2019-08-02
6
Read "Ralph Peterson: True Messenger, True Warrior"

Ralph Peterson: True Messenger, True Warrior

Interview | 2019-07-31
11
Read "Karina Corradini: From Ella to Elis"

Karina Corradini: From Ella to Elis

Interview | 2019-07-24
6
Read "Ashley Pezzotti: Telling Her Story"

Ashley Pezzotti: Telling Her Story

Interview | 2019-07-23
6
Read "Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival 2019"

Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival 2019

Live Review | 2019-07-06
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Read "Gregory Davis: Son of Miles"

Gregory Davis: Son of Miles

Interview | 2007-01-08
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Read "Idris Muhammad: Coming to Grips with His Greatness"

Idris Muhammad: Coming to Grips with His Greatness

Interview | 2014-08-06
1,321
Read "Bob James: Piano Player"

Bob James: Piano Player

Interview | 2018-09-03
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Read "Hugh Masekela: Strength in Music and Character"

Hugh Masekela: Strength in Music and Character

Interview | 2018-01-23
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Read "Eddie Henderson: Healing with Music"

Eddie Henderson: Healing with Music

Interview | 2003-10-16
1,386
Read "Mark Morganelli: Adds Club Owner To His Resume"

Mark Morganelli: Adds Club Owner To His Resume

Interview | 2018-02-12
14
Read "Bob Reynolds: Communication Is Key"

Bob Reynolds: Communication Is Key

Interview | 2018-08-24
11
Read "Stefon Harris: Pursuing the Tradition"

Stefon Harris: Pursuing the Tradition

Interview | 2018-10-05
6
Read "A Remembrance of Percy Heath"

A Remembrance of Percy Heath

Interview | 2015-03-09
858
Read "George Coleman: The Quiet Giant"

George Coleman: The Quiet Giant

Interview | 2021-12-13
1,018
Read "Dewey Redman: The Sound of a Giant"

Dewey Redman: The Sound of a Giant

Interview | 2003-12-15
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Read "Branford Marsalis: Confident MF Playin’ Tunes"

Branford Marsalis: Confident MF Playin’ Tunes

Interview | 2012-12-10
14
Read "Julian Lage: Stepping Into the Limelight"

Julian Lage: Stepping Into the Limelight

Interview | 2009-03-23
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Read "Sophisticated Giant: The Life and Legacy of Dexter Gordon"

Sophisticated Giant: The Life and Legacy of Dexter Gordon

Book Review | 2018-08-21
8
Read "Kika Sprangers: Musical Adventurer In Holland"

Kika Sprangers: Musical Adventurer In Holland

Interview | 2018-08-14
6
Read "Abbey Lincoln: Spirited and Spiritual"

Abbey Lincoln: Spirited and Spiritual

Interview | 2004-01-26
1,166
Read "Joe Zawinul: Still Stirring Up The Weather"

Joe Zawinul: Still Stirring Up The Weather

Interview | 2007-04-02
1,452
Read "Ravi Coltrane: His Own Man, His Own Thing"

Ravi Coltrane: His Own Man, His Own Thing

Interview | 2003-10-08
872
Read "Russell Malone: Guitar Master"

Russell Malone: Guitar Master

Interview | 2016-02-29
22
Read "Terje Rypdal: In A Miles Mood"

Terje Rypdal: In A Miles Mood

Interview | 2006-03-06
1,194
Read "Kris Funn: Bass Player, Story Teller"

Kris Funn: Bass Player, Story Teller

Interview | 2018-11-27
7
Read "Thana Alexa: Singer And Instrument"

Thana Alexa: Singer And Instrument

Interview | 2015-04-20
13
Read "Pat Martino: At One with His Favorite Toy"

Pat Martino: At One with His Favorite Toy

Interview | 2006-04-24
1,399
Read "Orrin Keepnews: Classic Producer of Classics"

Orrin Keepnews: Classic Producer of Classics

Interview | 2015-03-02
782
Read "Kenny Rankin: From the Heart"

Kenny Rankin: From the Heart

Interview | 2009-06-09
1,508
Read "The Constantly Creative Lee Konitz"

The Constantly Creative Lee Konitz

Interview | 2004-03-13
925
Read "Steve Smith: Drummer For All Seasons"

Steve Smith: Drummer For All Seasons

Interview | 2015-07-20
17
Read "Eliane Elias: Something for Bill (Evans)"

Eliane Elias: Something for Bill (Evans)

Interview | 2008-01-29
892
Read "Ed Bradley: Journalist and Jazzman"

Ed Bradley: Journalist and Jazzman

Interview | 2004-02-23
1,048
Read "Steve Gadd: Consummate Drummer"

Steve Gadd: Consummate Drummer

Interview | 2015-06-08
14
Read "Wayne Shorter: Portrait Of A Visionary"

Wayne Shorter: Portrait Of A Visionary

Interview | 2013-12-27
26
Read "Jim Hall: The Elegant Guitarist"

Jim Hall: The Elegant Guitarist

Interview | 2009-03-16
1,104
Read "Marcus Miller: The Man of Many Hats"

Marcus Miller: The Man of Many Hats

Interview | 2008-04-28
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Read "Ambrose Akinmusire: Emerging Heart"

Ambrose Akinmusire: Emerging Heart

Interview | 2011-04-04
883
Read "Avishai Cohen: Trumpet Trio Makes Strong Mark"

Avishai Cohen: Trumpet Trio Makes Strong Mark

Interview | 2011-04-11
585
Read "Darcy James Argue: His Secret Society"

Darcy James Argue: His Secret Society

Interview | 2008-12-09
1,564
Read "Chick Corea's Spirit of Creativity"

Chick Corea's Spirit of Creativity

Interview | 2003-03-28
1,028
Read "Elvin Jones: Drumming Icon is Still Cooking"

Elvin Jones: Drumming Icon is Still Cooking

Interview | 2004-03-13
1,135
Read "John Medeski: Strong as Ever with MMW"

John Medeski: Strong as Ever with MMW

Interview | 2009-12-28
1,692
Read "Larry Goldings: Versatility of Keyboards... And Music"

Larry Goldings: Versatility of Keyboards... And Music

Interview | 2006-01-30
993
Read "Dave Holland: Consistently Exceptional"

Dave Holland: Consistently Exceptional

Interview | 2009-07-06
1,583
Read "Billy Harper: A Life of Persistence and Improvisation"

Billy Harper: A Life of Persistence and Improvisation

Interview | 2014-11-19
21
Read "Sonny Rollins: Still Seeking the Lost Chord"

Sonny Rollins: Still Seeking the Lost Chord

Interview | 2009-01-13
1,392
Read "1959: The Year Classic Albums Were Born"

1959: The Year Classic Albums Were Born

Interview | 2009-11-02
1,460
Read "Ron Carter: The Right Notes, Alright"

Ron Carter: The Right Notes, Alright

Interview | 2012-05-21
106
Read "Al Jarreau: Christmas Time At Last"

Al Jarreau: Christmas Time At Last

Interview | 2008-12-15
1,427
Read "Large Ensembles: Is There a Place in This Large Music World?"

Large Ensembles: Is There a Place in This Large Music World?

Interview | 2009-08-17
1,293
Read "Kenny Werner: New, Transcendent Sounds"

Kenny Werner: New, Transcendent Sounds

Interview | 2010-10-11
1,023
Read "Miles Comes To The Big Screen; Nephew Vincent Wilburn Approves"

Miles Comes To The Big Screen; Nephew Vincent Wilburn Approves

Interview | 2015-10-19
28
Read "Joey Calderazzo: Improviser in Top Form"

Joey Calderazzo: Improviser in Top Form

Interview | 2011-12-19
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