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6jazzhaiku
by Mike Jurkovic
Mingus and the moon over Mohonk the myths the mountain melodies in small rooms without windows the high humor of comrades lost in jazz crescent moon hangs low above brooklyn saxophone blues a sad guitar Trane blowing truth to every corner of the room big blue westside moon Dolphy and winter's first snow Dolphy's blue flute and the winter's first snow
Continue ReadingKissas... Brooklyn Style
by Jason Sugars
For the purposes of this write-up, there's probably little need to go into a long history of the Japanese “Kissa"--you can read any of our articles covering them here. By now, we all know about the cafés and bars across the country dedicated to jazz. The listening bar has made the trip back to the birthplace of jazz, so I paid two a visit while staying in Brooklyn during Winter JazzFest and APAP. Kissa Kissa 667 Franklin ...
Continue ReadingClaire Ritter: Songs Of Lumiere
by Dan McClenaghan
Claire Ritter sounds like the most American of artists on Song of Lumiere, a solo piano outing. The North Carolina native--who studied under another quintessential American, pianist Mary Lou Williams, as well as Ran Blake--presents “Opus 30: Songs of Lumiere" a nine-tune exploration of light on the album, along with two of her previously recorded compositions, and a bit of Great American Songbook and a touch of the jazz standards. Ritter is at her best when weaving underlying ...
Continue ReadingMonterey Jazz Festival 2024
by Ronald Davis
A collection of photos from the 2024 Monterey Jazz Festival in Monterey, CA on September 27-29, 2024 featuring Brandee Younger, Yebba, Keyon Harrold, Chien Chien Lu, Mumu Fresh, Stanley Clarke, Hiromi, Somi, Endea Owens, Akili Bradley, Jason Moran, Mimi Fox, Monophonics, Samara Joy, Cory Henry, Sasha Berliner, Ulysses Owens Jr., SFJAZZ Collective, Robert Glasper, Warren Wolf, David Sanchez, just to name a few. ...
Continue ReadingJulian & Roman Wasserfuhr: Safe Place
by Neil Duggan
There is a place where jazz, classical and chamber music converge and it is home to German brothers Julian & Roman Wasserfuhr. Trumpeter Julian and pianist Roman, both outstanding musicians, have been releasing albums on the ACT Music label since 2006 and captivating global listeners with their distinctive approach. Their compositions are both rigorously crafted and hauntingly emotional, creating an enveloping soundscape that defies easy categorisation. They are joined by Jorg Brinkmann, one of Europe's most celebrated cellists, ...
Continue ReadingFrom Houston Roots to Global Stages: Kat Edmonson Keeps Movin’ Forward
by Steven Roby
In the crowded landscape of contemporary music, Kat Edmonson shines like a vintage jewel. The award-winning singer-songwriter, known for her seamless blend of jazz, pop, and soft rock, has a knack for capturing timeless and strikingly personal emotions.With six studio albums, performances at legendary venues like Carnegie Hall, and collaborations with icons such as Willie Nelson and Lyle Lovett, Kat has carved out her unique place in the modern music world. Her latest single, “Keep Movin,'" is a ...
Continue ReadingHans Luchs: The Spell is Broken
by Artur Moral
The third record by NYC-based guitarist Hans Luchs arrives six years after his praiseworthy--but largely overlooked--sophomore release, Until Next Time (Self Produced, 2018). As with that album, the Chicagoan embraces the well-known motto of “less is more," distilling his guitar expertise and writing talent into less than forty minutes across eight new original compositions. Luchs stands as the antithesis of what we might call a jazz guitar hero and rejects any instrumental prominence as a leader. His approach ...
Continue ReadingRonald Snijders, Fela Kuti & Afrika 70, Tito Puente, Marshall Allen, Butcher Brown, & More
by Tony Poole
One hour of the latest cutting-edge worldwide jazz sounds. Join Tony Poole as he explores the newest and freshest global jazz grooves, showcasing all-new releases and enticing rhythms that redefine the genre. Playlist Georgia Cécile “Communion" single (Mahagony Songs) Claire Cope Ensemble C “Flight" from Every Journey (Adhyâropa Records) Bill O'Connell “Maiden Voyage" from Touch (Jojo Records) Ronald Snijders “Fusionize" from Penta (Night Dreamer) B.H.A.M. “M.O.V.E." single (Jelly Cleaver) Fela Kuti And The Afrika 70 “Shuffering & Shmiling ...
Continue ReadingMTB, Michel Petrucciani, Judy Wexler, Carl Allen and more.
by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by MTB, Jacob Wutzke, Michel Petrucciani, Judy Wexler, Bruce Harris, Jenny Hill, Oz Noy, Eugenie Jones, George Cables, Brian Lynch, Bill Moio, David Caffey, Alvin Queen, Christopher Boscole, Dave Stryker, Carl Allen, Brad Goode, Joe Syrian, Peter Erskine, Ryan Middagh and more. Playlist MTB “Angola" from Solid Jackson (Criss Cross) 00:00 Jacob Wutzke “Qwaltz" from You Better Bet (Cellar Music Group) 06:08 Michel Petrucciani “La Champagne" from Jazz Club Montmartre--CPH 1988 (Storyville Records) ...
Continue ReadingSwingbooty: Reviving Gypsy Jazz with a Modern Twist
by Kris Smith
In the '70s Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) brought classical music to the foreground of the Woodstock generation releasing songs like “Roll Over Beethoven" and blending orchestral elements with rock. Today, Swingbooty, a seven-piece gypsy swing band, is taking a page from the ELO playbook. In their home base of East Tennessee, Swingbooty brings jazz manouche to a scene more familiar with rock and pop--and their shows are a visual feast of dance, live art, and poi or fire spinning. As ...
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