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Claire Daly, Mary Lou Williams, Stella Cole & Benny Benack III
by Joe Dimino
Dive into the vibrant world of jazz with Episode 879 of Neon Jazz. Kicking off with the multi-talented Benny Benack III, we'll explore music from his 2023 album Third Time's the Charm. Next, meet the dynamic young phenom Stella Cole, currently touring with Benny and recently lighting up the stage at Kansas City's Folly Theater in late October 2024. The episode flows into the timeless sounds of jazz greats like Janis Siegel, Rebecca Kilgore, and Cathy Segal-Garcia, before introducing a ...
Continue ReadingElla Zirina, Jimmy Villotti, Robin Holcomb, Giancarlo Tossani & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Enjoy a set focusing on guitar players, Italian cult musicians at the intersection of jazz and many other genres, Northern European rising stars and poets trapped in the bodies of musicians. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 AHL6 “Party" What happened to Eternity? (Waschsalon) 0:16 Host talks 2:06 Ella Zirina “Count to One" Boundless Blue, Sunset Hue (Dox) 4:41 Giancarlo Tossani “Stressed Desserts" Nightrumor (Auand) 8:47 Host ...
Continue ReadingChick Corea, Miles Davis, FazJaz, Fragile and Gary Willis
by Len Davis
From the Live In The Sky series in Japan Chick Corea and Miles Davis. Japanese bands FazJaz and Fragile, Netherlnds pianist Frans Vollink, keyboard player Gary Husband with Mark Mondesir and Mike Mondesir and we finish with bassist Gary Willis. Playlist Chick Corea Band “Nice Shot" from Live Under The Sky 1980 (Equinox) 00:00 Miles Davis Band “One Phone Call-Street Scenes" from Live Under The Sky 1987 (Equinox Time Marker FazJaz “The Eye Of The Hurricane" from Distortional ...
Continue ReadingNext To Silence at the Skopje Jazz Festival
by Nenad Georgievski
Next to Silence MKC Skopje Jazz Festival Skopje, Macedonia October 17, 2024 Concert lineups are always a bit of a gamble. You show up for the main act, hoping the rest of the bill will hold your interest. When it works, it's unforgettable; when it doesn't, it's a long night. Next to Silence, however, made sure there were no dull moments, giving jazz a fresh, inventive twist. With a mix of rock-like intensity, free ...
Continue ReadingFinn Carter Quartet: Hymn for My Dad
by Neil Duggan
From working as a cloakroom attendant at Ronnie Scott's in London to performing on the club stage to a sellout audience with one's own quartet is quite a journey. It might sound like a corny plot from a TV series, but since playing their first show in 2021, Finn Carter and his quartet have gone from strength to strength with a string of sold-out shows, including playing the main show at the venerated Ronnie Scott's and headlining the Brick Lane ...
Continue ReadingNext to Silence: Ruh
by Nenad Georgievski
Ruh marks the highly anticipated return of Macedonian jazz band Next to Silence, arriving at a pivotal moment of reflection and renewal. The album is deeply shaped by the loss of one of the band's founding members, trumpeter Aleksandar Nikolovski (Grobi), who tragically passed away from cancer in 2021. Grobi's presence was integral to the band's unique sound. His performance at the Prilep Jazz Festival in 2020, showcased Grobi's and the band's emotionally charged and technically brilliant music.
Continue ReadingChristian McBride: Jazz Notes from the Engine Room
by Lawrence Peryer
Today, the Spotlight shines On Christian McBride, a musician, recording artist, prolific composer, arranger, producer, cultural curator, dedicated educator, and mentor.Christian has been called the hardest-working person in jazz and the above list might be underselling it. From his early days in Philadelphia soaking up the sounds of Philly Soul to sharing stages with legends like Ray Brown and Chick Corea, Christian has become a bridge between jazz's rich history and its vibrant future.These days, you'll ...
Continue ReadingDiane Marino: Romance In The Dark
by Nicholas F. Mondello
Romance in the Dark, from highly-versatile vocalist-pianist-arranger Diane Marino and a team of Nashville's top studio players, offers 10 entertaining selections. Comprised of covers of well-known standards and classic soul material (with a handful-plus being remixed and remastered from the vocalist's previously released recordings), it is a thoroughly enjoyable and, yes, romantic effort. “Out of This World" opens the session in a lush exotic atmosphere. Originally recorded by Jo Stafford and nearly a jazz standard, Marino dives ...
Continue ReadingThe Jazz Worlds of James Baldwin - Part 2
by Ludovico Granvassu
Here is the second part of an edition of Mondo Jazz celebrating the birth of James Baldwin, 100 years ago in Harlem, through the countless connections between his life and work, the music he loved and the music he inspired.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 David Linx “A Lover's Question, Pt. II" A Lover's Question (Label Bleu) 0:16 Host talks 6:15 Marty Ehrlich “The Price of the Ticket" ...
Continue ReadingGroove, Soul, and Connection: Darryl Anders of AgapéSoul
by Steven Roby
In this episode of Backstage Sonoma, host Steven Roby is joined by bassist and bandleader Darryl Anders of AgapéSoul. Darryl shares his deep-rooted passion for creating soul-driven music that resonates personally and emotionally. He reveals the stories behind AgapéSoul's music, from its creative inception to the powerful connections it forms with audiences. Darryl takes listeners through his musical journey and how collaborations with top-tier musicians have helped AgapéSoul evolve. Through humor, insight, and heart, this episode offers a ...
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