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To Boldly Swing
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I boarded the U.S.S. Enterprise at Starbase 11 with my hands in my coat pockets, feeling for all the universe like a kid walking into his first club date--equal parts confidence and nerves. The ship loomed above me, impossibly clean, humming softly, as if already in a comfortable vamp. You could feel it breathing. “Welcome aboard," said the transporter chief, smiling as if jazz bands materialized on Federation starships every day. Maybe they did. It was 2265, after ...
Continue ReadingMost Viewed In Pictures articles: 2025
by Michael Ricci
Photographers report on jazz happenings from around the world, and we present them on All About Jazz as In Pictures articles. We also track the frequency these articles are viewed, and the articles listed below represent our most popular in .2025. SFJAZZ Spring Concerts In Pictures August 28, 2025 Views: 26,671 Laufey and the Virginia Symphony at the Chartway Arena In Pictures August 17, 2025
Continue ReadingMost Read Album Reviews: 2025
by Michael Ricci
All About Jazz tracks how often an album review is read, and the reviews listed below represent our most popular in 2025 Alma Libre Arturo Sandoval Reviewed by Karan Khosla July 23, 2025 And Now Kjetil Mulelid Reviewed by John Eyles February 16, 2025 Old Home/New Home Brian Martin Reviewed by Jack Bowers August 23, 2025 Lado B Brazilian Project 2 Otmaro ...
Continue ReadingPopular Jazz Songs: 2025
by Michael Ricci
All About Jazz tracks how often a featured song is heard, and the following represent the most popular in 2025. If you missed them the first time around, give them a listen now, and enjoy! I'll Be Always With You From: Alma Libre By Arturo Sandoval Tutu From: TUTU -Tribute to Miles (Feat. Stefano Andreatta) By Selma Boragian Rising From: Rising By Daniel Garbin ...
Continue ReadingMost Read Articles: 2025
by Michael Ricci
All About Jazz tracks how often an article is read, and the articles listed below represent our most popular in 2025. Best Jazz Albums of 2025: All-Star Break Edition Year in Review July 2, 2025 Bob Schlesinger at Dazzle Live Review August 20, 2025 The Unlikely Story of Cannonball Adderley's Rise to the Top So You Don't Like Jazz ...
Continue ReadingGiving Thanks & Spreading the Jazz Joy
by Michael Ricci
As always, we're celebrating Thanksgiving by recognizing two special groups of people: our benefactors, who helped make much of the 2025 website improvements possible, and our staff, who contribute and edit articles throughout the year. Both contributions are immeasurable, and we thank you all for your generosity, passion, creativity, and friendship. The good people who support this website are as cool--and as essential--as the music itself. With deep appreciation, thank you again! A daily commitment since 1995 At ...
Continue ReadingChuck Mangione: Back On Track
by Michael Ricci
This article first appeared on All About Jazz in June 1999... without embedded videos. For three decades, Chuck Mangione's infectious energy, unbridled enthusiasm, and pure joy have defined his deep passion for music. Born and raised in Rochester, New York, he first garnered attention playing with the Jazz Brothers alongside his older brother, Gap. Chuck later left home to join Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, stepping into the trumpet chair once held by Clifford Brown, Lee Morgan, ...
Continue ReadingKansas City vs Philadelphia: A Super Bowl for Jazz
by Michael Ricci
This article was first published on February 13, 2023. Aside from one of the Kelce brothers retiring, it still applies today. We're celebrating Super Bowl LVII with chili, wings, barbecue and... jazz! Two of the most notable jazz cities in the United States square off in this year's big game: Kansas City vs. Philadelphia. Both boast an impressive list of jazz luminaries and both played an important role in shaping jazz history. Jon McGraw of KC Jazz ALIVE ...
Continue ReadingMost Read Articles: 2024
by Michael Ricci
All About Jazz tracks how often an article is read, and the articles listed below represent our most popular in 2024. Our “best of midyear" or as we call it, “All-Star Break Edition" was published in mid-July and is fast approaching 36,000 reads. Best Jazz Albums of 2024: All-Star Break Edition Year in Review July 15, 2024 The Keith Jarrett Trio: Ten Essential Recordings Building a Jazz ...
Continue ReadingPopular Jazz Songs: 2024
by Michael Ricci
All About Jazz tracks how often a featured song is heard, and the following represent the most popular in 2024. If you missed them the first time around, give them a listen now, and enjoy! Click the album cover to listen to the song. Dive Into The Deep Blue From: Dive Into The Deep Blue feat. Ithamara Koorax By Gustavo Cysne Feel Like Making Love Feat. Arnaldo DeSouteiro ...
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