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Bela Fleck with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra At The Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
by Doug Collette
Bela Fleck with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra Flynn Center for the Performing Arts Burlington, Vermont September 27, 2024 As if a fine jewel placed in its setting, Bela Fleck's appearance with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra took place at the very center of the two-hour program on September 27th. Considering this occasion was the season debut of the VSO--in its 90th year no less--the concert set a high bar for their future performances (including another such ...
Continue ReadingSol Jang Trio: 19-29
by Neil Duggan
Sol Jang is a South Korean pianist and composer based in Arnhem in the Netherlands. She studied classical music in Korea before moving to Philadelphia to pursue her love of jazz. She gained a bachelor's degree at the University of the Arts, followed by a master's degree in the Netherlands. Her group started as the Sol Jang International Project and has now evolved into the Sol Jang Trio. They perform regularly throughout Europe. She has gained widespread recognition: in 2023 ...
Continue ReadingD. D. Jackson, Asher Gamedze & Caroline Davis
by Maurice Hogue
A big “welcome back" to pianist D.D. Jackson who's not been heard much on recordings for the last several years. He returned to his native Canada to make Poetry Project, inspired by a commission received during the pandemic to compose music for a poem written by former poet laureate George Elliott Clarke. That led to Clarke creating a curated list of other Canadian poetry for D.D. to set to music. Also featured in this episode, South African drummer Asher Gamedze's ...
Continue ReadingThe Hot Toddies Jazz Band, Anat Cohen, Delia Fischer, Kris Davis Plus A Centennial Celebration of Producer Rosetta Reitz
by Mary Foster Conklin
This broadcast includes new releases from the Hot Toddies Jazz Band, Anat Cohen, Delia Fischer, Kris Davis plus a single from Jenny Scheinman, with birthday shoutouts to record producer and feminist historian Rosetta Reitz (100!), Koko Taylor, Irene Reid, Norma Winstone, Carol Welsman, Mamiko Watanabe and Nadia Washington, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear. See them live, purchase their music so they can continue to distract, comfort, provoke and inspire. Playlist Music Soup ...
Continue ReadingMeet Zack Foley
by Cheryl K.
In this hour, an interview with vocalist Zack Foley. His third release as a leader is on Jazzheads--"Silent Boomer X"--with bassist Frank Wagner and drummer C.J. Everett. Playlist Godwin Louis “Psalms 23 Part II (I Shall Fear No Evil)" from Psalms and Proverbs (Blue Room Music) 2:44 Zack Foley “I'll See You In My Dreams" from Silent Boomer X (Jazzheads) 4:49 Zack Foley “I Used to Be Color Blind" from Silent Boomer X (Jazzheads) 4:11 Zack Foley “Don't ...
Continue ReadingYANG: Rejoice!
by Glenn Astarita
YANG, the post-rock outfit led by French guitarist Frédéric L'Épée continues to expand their sonic landscape with Rejoice. L'Épée, a seasoned figure in the progressive rock realm and former member of avant-garde bands Shylock and Philharmonie, infuses YANG's sound with his signature precision and emotional weight. Since their inception in the mid-2000s, YANG has crafted a distinct blend of post-rock, progressive rock, and classical elements, creating sweeping instrumental compositions that are as intricate as they are evocative. Known for their ...
Continue ReadingGerald Cleaver: The Process
by Mark Corroto
Will the latest offering by Gerald Cleaver quiet the haters and jackals? Listeners accustomed to his drum work with Craig Taborn, William Parker, Daniel Carter, JD Allen, etc. etc., might believe they have to make a choice, one similar to the historic divide Miles Davis created when he went electric. Starting with Cleaver's recordings for Positive Elevation Records--Signs (2020), followed by Griots (2021), and 22/23 (2023)--he has ventured into the realms of modular electronics, machine drumming and synthesizers.
Continue ReadingBill Goodwin: In and Out of the Control Room
by Dr. Dennis J. Melillo
Throughout the history of jazz, there have been many renowned drummers. Think of Cozy Cole, Gene Krupa, Max Roach, and Jack DeJohnette. A name known to many, but not all, is Bill Goodwin. In brief, for over 50 years, he has toured as the drummer and recorded with, among so many others, Tony Bennett, George Shearing, Gary Burton, Tom Waits, Jefferson Airplane (!), and, of course, Phil Woods. He does concerts and festivals all over the world while being, for ...
Continue ReadingDann Zinn: Two Roads
by Chris May
Bliss. Here is a tenor saxophonist to file next to the great New York-based Israeli tenor saxophonist Oded Tzur. The two players are far from interchangeable: each has their distinct sound and each has their distinct style. But both bring intimacy and solace to the soul, and both beam out a vibe of positivity. Tzur and Dann Zinn have come from various places to arrive at adjacent spots. Tzur's style is steeped in years of study of Indian classical raga. ...
Continue ReadingMichael Dease: Grove's Groove
by Richard J Salvucci
The story of Michael Dease's journey from sax to trombone and back again is one any parent of a musically talented child could recognize. Dease started out as an alto saxophonist in middle school. Sometime later, he wanted to switch to the baritone sax. He worked at it. And worked at it some more. His combination of talent and practice paid off. Dease became something of a young monster on the horn, outplaying his senior bandmates in high school. But ...
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