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Shuteen Erdenebaatar, Nils Kugelmann: Under The Same Stars
by Neil Duggan
Mongolian-born pianist Shuteen Erdenebaatar and German multi-instrumentalist Nils Kugelmann both garnered considerable praise for their debut albums, which focused on group formats. Under The Same Stars finds them united in an intimate duo debut. The duo has been performing together for many years. In addition to upright bass, Kugelmann plays contra-alto clarinet. The combination of clarinet and piano creates an intriguing and highly effective soundscape. Drawing from jazz, cinematic and classical influences, their music features memorable melodies that ...
Continue ReadingMeet Jack DeJohnette
by Craig Jolley
This article was first published on All About Jazz in March 2002. One of the most creative and propulsive musicians in the history of jazz, drummer/pianist/composer Jack DeJohnette has played with most leading-edge jazz musicians of the time, usually at their request. He invariably brings out another side and a freshness in whoever he plays with. He is most noted as a drummer, but those who have heard him on his piano record (Landmark) and elsewhere realize he ...
Continue ReadingBranford Marsalis Quartet At Miner Auditorium
by Steven Roby
Branford Marsalis Quartet Miner Auditorium San Francisco, CA October 23, 2025SFJAZZ CEO Gabrielle Armand's warm welcome set the mood for Miner Auditorium, and Branford Marsalis stepped on stage with the dry humor of a seasoned bandleader, admitting to a tough travel day before dissolving any hint of fatigue with the first downbeat. A sold-out crowd leaned in; the group responded with focus and an easy intensity that only comes from years of shared work. In ...
Continue ReadingJason Charos: Opening Statement
by Jack Bowers
Trumpeter Jason Charos was a student at the University of Miami's Frost School of Music, as were alto saxophonist David Mason and pianist Connor Rohrer, while tenor Kendric McAllister was a recent graduate when Charos' impressive Opening Statement was recorded in March 2022. Since then, the “four amigos," as they are sometimes known, have headed to New York City to broaden their horizons and pursue their budding careers. The amigos are ably supported on the studio date ...
Continue ReadingSol Sol: Oscillations
by John Eyles
Sol Sol is the name of a free-jazz quartet from Sweden that was formed in 2018. They recorded their first album, Unaccustomed Soil, at Atlantic Studios, Stockholm, on June 18th 2018, and had it released by Signal And Sounds Records on April 13th 2019. Elin Forkelid, who has played saxophones since she was fourteen, having been born in 1984 in southern Sweden, moved to Stockholm at the age of 20 to pursue saxophone and jazz studies at the Royal College ...
Continue ReadingDaniel Zimmermann: Yellow Moon
by Ludovico Granvassu
Daniel Zimmermann's Snapshots (Label Bleu) is a gem filled with memorable tunes and sly humor, through which the French trombonist reflects on today's challenges with wit and a touch of disenchanted insight. What truly stands out, though, are the melodies engraved in this album--lingering well past the final chord--as if Zimmermann his slide sings, a songwriter-like sensibility which might also explain his choice to include a masterful cover of “Yellow Moon," the swamp-reggae anthem and title track from ...
Continue ReadingRIP Bassist Anthony Jackson. Honoring His Contributions to Pop, R&B, and Jazz
by David W. Daniels
Remembering Anthony Jackson with an opening montage of familiar pop and R&B songs where he contributed bass, then going into his fusion work with Lee Ritenour, Hiromi, and more. New music from Phil Bancroft, Adam Blackstone, and more. Music from jazz musicians with birthdays this week including Dianne Reeves, Sonny Criss, Steve Lukather, and more. Continuing with Monktober--Thelonious Monk tunes played by David Kikoski, Fred Hersch, and more.Playlist Host “Intro and Anthony Jackson Pop and R&B Montage" from ...
Continue ReadingRevolutionary Snake Ensemble, Dave Douglas, The Naked Boys, Funkwrench Blues & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Psychedelic boogaloo jams, games of fantasy jazz, progressive funk influences and downtown vibes are the main ingredients of this fun playlist! Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Ari Joshua feat. Skerik, Delvon Lamarr, Grant Schroff “Scared of Eric" Synesthesia (Music Factory) 0:16 Host talks 4:34 Funkwrench Blues feat. Nduduzo Makhathini, Lenny White, David Boyce, David DR Robbins Frank Swart) “Reflections from the Future" Mischief in the ...
Continue ReadingBetween Soul and Swing: Nicolas Bearde’s Jarreau, Alive and In Motion
by Steven Roby
Episode Summary Bay Area vocalist Nicolas Bearde joined Backstage Bay Area to talk about his Al Jarreau celebration at the Joe Henderson Lab. We traced his path from early R&B roots and Motown radio to a mature jazz voice shaped onstage with Bobby McFerrin, and how that journey informs a show that treats Jarreau's music as a living language. Nicolas shares insights on two signature tracks from his catalog, the art of collaboration, and what listeners can expect from this ...
Continue ReadingWolfgang Muthspiel Sextet: Dance (4 Prince)
by Mike Jacobs
As an avid mixtaper from way back, I subjected (read: introduced) my younger drummer brother to many an unsolicited, 90-minute collection of artists and tunes. Happily, these reportedly did turn him on to a lot of new musical avenues and expanded his horizons. But alas, to reciprocate, I fear he had the much more daunting task of finding music his older brother was unfamiliar with (and was impressed by). This Wolfgang Muthspiel burner from 1992 was a memorable “mission accomplished." ...
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