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Live Review

Brandee Younger at Dazzle

Read "Brandee Younger at Dazzle" reviewed by Geoff Anderson


Brandee Younger Dazzle Denver, Colorado June 4, 2023 The harp is far from a common jazz instrument and the list of famous jazz harpists is a short one. In fact, the list of significant jazz harpists probably numbers about two: Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby. There have been a few others here and there, but none that had the impact of those two. But wait, there's a new contender on the scene: Brandee ...

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Album Review

Brandee Younger: Brand New Life

Read "Brand New Life" reviewed by La-Faithia White


American harpist and composer Brandee Younger fuses hip hop, classical, funk and jazz on Brand New Life. Younger became a Grammy award nominee for her label debut. Brand New Life features new works inspired by her hero, harpist Dorothy Ashby. “You're A Girl For One Man Only" written by Younger and Ashby, has reinterpretations of Dorothy Ashby; a beautiful, meditative love song and nice collaboration with the vibraphone; a smooth introduction with Younger and drum snares. “Brand New ...

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Radio & Podcasts

Brandee Younger, Clovis Nicolas, Guillaume Vierset, Mariusz Sobanski & More

Read "Brandee Younger, Clovis Nicolas, Guillaume Vierset, Mariusz Sobanski & More" reviewed by Ludovico Granvassu


Strings, strings and more strings in this episode... from those of Brandee Younger's and Dorothy Ashby's harps, to those of the Ulysses String Quartet; from those of the guitars of Marc Ribot, Mariusz Sobanski and Guillaume Vierset, to those of the basses of Meshell Ndegeocello and Clovis Nicolas.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Hot Mustard feat. Alanna Royale “The End of Time" Seconds (Color Red) 0:16 Host talks ...

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Radio & Podcasts

Brandee Younger, Art Farmer, and Bill Bruford

Read "Brandee Younger, Art Farmer, and Bill Bruford" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This show includes saxophonists, spiritual jazz and jazz-rock. Artists heard on the show include Brandee Younger, Joe Lovano, Bill Bruford, Roxy Coss, and David Virelles. 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 Roxy Coss “Ely, MN" from Disparate Parts (Outside In) 00:54 Wayne Shorter Quarter “S. S. Golden Mean" from Without A Net (Blue Note) 8:18 Host Speaks 13:31 Sonny ...

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Radio & Podcasts

Brandee Younger, Theo Croker, William Parker, Marco Fumo & Other New Releases

Read "Brandee Younger, Theo Croker, William Parker, Marco Fumo & Other New Releases" reviewed by Ludovico Granvassu


Spiritual jazz, accordions, Ennio Morricone, noir atmospheres, unbridled virtuosos, the mighty guitar of Eva Mendoza, and much more in this set focusing on recent and upcoming releases.Happy listening!PlaylistBen Allison"Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Theo Croker “Hero Stomp // A Future Past" Hero Stomp // A Future Past—Single (Masterworks) 0:16 Host talks 7:49 Web Web “Akinuba" Web Max (Compost) 9:15 Brandee Younger “Spirit U Will" Somewhere Different (Impulse!) 12:27 Host talks 19:27 ...

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Album Review

Brandee Younger: Somewhere Different

Read "Somewhere Different" reviewed by Angelo Leonardi


Da un decennio Brandee Younger è il nuovo volto dell'arpa nel jazz ma solo da poco ottiene i pieni riconoscimenti del suo valore: nel 2020 vince il referendum della critica di Down Beat nella categoria emergenti per “Strumenti Vari" e nel recentissimo Critics Poll 2021 è votata al secondo posto in quella principale, dopo la violoncellista Tomeka Reid. Non è casuale la presenza di entrambe nel poliedrico Universal Beings di Makaya McCraven, uno dei dischi più riusciti e acclamati della ...

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Radio & Podcasts

New Vocal Releases Plus Birthday Shoutouts To Dave Grusin, Kenny Barron, Brandee Younger And More

Read "New Vocal Releases Plus Birthday Shoutouts To Dave Grusin, Kenny Barron, Brandee Younger And More" reviewed by Mary Foster Conklin


This broadcast presents new releases from vocalists Judy Wexler, Angela Wrigley and Tanya Dennis, with birthday shoutouts to honorable men Dave Grusin and Kenny Barron, as well as harpist Brandee Younger and vocalists Madeline Eastman, Aubrey Johnson, Allison Adams Tucker, among others. Thanks for listening and please support the artists you hear by purchasing their music. Playlist Russell Malone “The Kind of Girl She Is" from Triple Play (MaxJazz) 00:00 Lorraine Feather “I Thought You Did" from Attachments ...


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