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Johnny O'Neal: Everybody Loves Johnny O'Neal
by Pierre Giroux
In the pantheon of jazz pianists and entertainers, Johnny O'Neal occupies a special niche--equal parts master technician, soulful interpreter, and irrepressible entertainer. Everybody Loves Johnny O'Neal, recorded live at Pyatt Hall, Vancouver, BC, captures the pianist and vocalist at his most relaxed and radiant. The date finds O'Neal in the company of two exceptional rhythm players -bassist Luke Sellick and drummer Itay Morchi, who anticipate his every move, no matter how sudden the detour. The set ...
Continue ReadingRob Mazurek, Ches Smith, Steve Lehman, and Joe Fonda
by Jerome Wilson
This show features recent recordings by Joe Fonda, Steve Lehman and Ches Smith as well as older ones by Rob Mazurek, Kevin Sun, and Emily Remler. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Jethro Tull “Serenade to a Cuckoo" from This Was (Chrysalis) 00:56 Joe Fonda “Deja Vu for DC" from Bass of Operation (Fundacja Sluchaj) 7:03 Host Speaks 12:59 ...
Continue ReadingJazzmeia Horn: Timeless Voice, Modern Spirit
by Ieva Pakalniskyte
In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary jazz vocalism, few artists navigate the intricate dialogue between tradition and innovation with the intelligence and visceral impact of Jazzmeia Horn. Her recent appearance at the Kaunas Jazz festival in Vilnius was more than a concert; it was a potent demonstration of an artist in full command of her voice and her message. For those encountering her for the first time, Horn's work consistently invites a deeper engagement with the jazz vernacular. A Dallas ...
Continue ReadingThe Haas Company: Vol. 3 - Song for Mimi
by Glenn Astarita
Steve Haas, the accomplished drummer and driving force behind The Haas Company, brings a wealth of experience and a powerful rhythmic foundation to the band's novel sound. With a career spanning decades, Haas has garnered acclaim for his technical prowess and musical versatility across jazz, fusion and rock. His leadership is central to The Haas Company's vision of pushing musical boundaries, a vision vividly realized in their collaborative projects. The band returns with their third installment, Vol. 3--Song ...
Continue ReadingAnne Burnell: This Could Be The Start of Something Big
by Richard J Salvucci
This could be the Start of Something is a pleasant recording. It is a joint work by a pair of well-known Chicago cabaret singers, Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell. They are hardly novices, so the production is professional in every way. They are willing to take some risks as well. They handle “Joy Spring," a version of which was wonderfully done by Manhattan Transfer with Dizzy Gillespie on Vocalese (Atlantic Records, 1985). Experienced singers will know the Transfer's version, which ...
Continue ReadingVictoria Kirilova, Anneleen Boehme, Kannaste4, Redshift Trio & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Brandee Younger's feelgood new album opens a playlist with excellent debut albums, and old friends playing in new configurations.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Brandee Younger “Gadabout Season" Gadabout Season (Impulse!) 0:16 Host talks 5:03 Victoria Kirilova “Midnight Express" Roots & Skies (Da Vinci) 6:17 Host talks 12:23 Anneleen Boehme “Furorem" Eunoia (WERF) 13:58 Kannaste4, Jussi Kannaste “New Life" Out of Self and into Others (We Jazz) 18:19 ...
Continue ReadingAl Foster: Monk’s Bossa
by Carl Medsker
On May 28, 2025, Aloysius Tyrone Foster passed away at the age of 82. He brought strong, imaginative, percussive grooves and swing to bebop, post-bop, modal, funk and fusion for over 60 years--even a little calypso and bossa. A very partial list of the musicians Al Foster performed with includes Dexter Gordon, McCoy Tyner, Sonny Rollins, Herbie Hancock, Bobby Hutcherson, Joe Henderson, Charlie Haden, Kenny Barron, John Scofield and more. Many more. His discography as a leader is ...
Continue ReadingDarrifourcq/Hermia/Ceccaldi, Evans/Eldh & Irène Schweizer
by Maurice Hogue
There are two mini themes running through this edition of One Man's Jazz: one is musical partners, as in the trio of Sylvain Darrifourcq, saxophonist Manuel Hermia and cellist Valentin Ceccaldi who have released but three recordings in their 13 years of trio-hood yet believe their time spent together has let them develop into one of the most powerful and unique trios playing today. How about pianist Stanley Cowell and trumpeter Charles Tolliver? Their partnership resulted in Strata-East Records. Or ...
Continue ReadingIvo Perelman & Matthew Shipp String Trio: Armageddon Flower
by Dan McClenaghan
Saxophonist Ivo Perelman's albums come at us relentlessly. He is prolific. Multiple albums per year is his norm. His approach is, more often than not, sound and fury, signifying... what? It is hard to say. Of his Armageddon Flower he says: “Listening to this music is akin to reading the Book of Revelations in the Bible." Armageddon Flowers sounds like a search for truth, a deep quest for Rama or the Holy Ghost, the workings of the intricacies ...
Continue ReadingDudley Moore, Don Cherry, Dizzy Gillespie, Black Jazz, Soul Note, Pablo Records and more...
by Andy Crowther
Recent reissues, discoveries and favourites from around the world. Playlist The Cannonball Adderley Quintet “Lisa" from Plus (Riverside) 00:00 Eric Kloss “You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To" from Love and All That Jazz (Prestige) 07:51 The Dudley Moore Trio “Amalgam" from The Dudley Moore Trio (Decca) 13:12 Jazz Crusaders “It's Gotta Be Real" from Lighthouse '69 (World Pacific Jazz) 17:05 Herbie Hancock “Jack Rabbit" from Inventions & Dimensions (Blue Note) 24:40 Joe Henderson “Bwaata" from Multiple ...
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