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Jazz is Alive and Well in NY: A Jazzcultural Friday

by Dan Bilawsky
October 15, 2026

Jazz clubs and communities are two very different things, yet Spike Wilner has managed to perfect the formula to meld them into one. The noted proprietor and pianist has long been creating and maintaining hospitable environments for the music and the musicians--at Smalls, the best jazz basement in the business, and Mezzrow, its complementary piano haven with a more intimate vibe. And back in March of 2026, he branched out uptown, to West 46th Street, with Jazzcultural. Adopting ...

Album Review

Brandon Sanders: Lasting Impression

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by Pierre Giroux
December 21, 2025

Brandon Sanders' 2025 release, Lasting Impression, is a heartfelt reaffirmation of the core values that have shaped jazz drumming for generations. Instead of chasing novelty for its own sake, Sanders grounds the album in straightforward clarity that honours the legacy of those countless craftsmen who viewed swing as a personal responsibility. From the opening bars, he demonstrates he is a drummer dedicated to supporting the ensemble and allowing the music to breathe. The stellar band, assembled for this purpose, includes ...

Radio & Podcasts

Branford Marsalis, Eric Scott Reed, Artemis, Jeremy Pelt and more

by Benjamin Boddie
December 6, 2025

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Branford Marsalis, Altin Sencalar, Reginald Cyntje, Marianne Solivan, Thomas Marriott, Mitch Towne, Paul Hecht, Lorraine Feather, Eric Scott Reed, Beatle Jazz, John Clayton, Ellie Martin, Jane Ira Bloom, Kandace Springs, Artemis, Posi-Tone Swingtet, Caili O'Doherty, Max Leake, Judy Wexler, Liz Cole, Jeremy Pelt, Darryl Yokley, Mason Razavi, Fred Hersch, Willie Morris, Tom Wakeling, Rick Roe, Jessica Jones, and more. Playlist Branford Marsalis Quartet “Long As You Know You're Living Yours" from Belonging ...

Album Review

Mark Winkler: Hold On

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by Pierre Giroux
September 7, 2025

Throughout his extensive career, Mark Winkler has been a steadfast presence on the Los Angeles jazz scene, earning a reputation as one of the most versatile and captivating vocalists in contemporary jazz. With Hold On, his 22nd album, Winkler continues to demonstrate that artistic growth and creative curiosity remain central to his work. While many artists with such a prolific discography might be tempted to rest on their laurels, Winkler continues to push forward, creating new material and thoughtfully reimagining ...

Album Review

Eric Scott Reed: Out Late

by Neil Duggan
July 25, 2025

Prioritizing energy and passion over musical precision, pianist Eric Scott Reed recorded every track on his album Out Late as a first take, with all musicians performing together in one room. Nothing was added later--this old-style approach gives the recording its vintage feel. As Reed explains, “We rehearsed a song for a few minutes, and once everybody got the melody under their fingers, we went ahead and made a track while it was fresh. The energy is there; the rawness ...

Radio & Podcasts

New Music From Reed, Elia, McGuinness & More

by Bob Osborne
June 5, 2025

On this show an eclectic mix of new material and older recordings brought back to live from the archives. Well established artists are featured as are fresh faces on the jazz scene.Playlist Eric Scott Reed “Glow" from Out Late (Smoke Sessions Records) 00:00 Dave Liebman, Billy Hart, Adam Rudolph “Transmutation" from Beingness (Meta Records) 03:32 Eduardo Elia"III" from Desvíos (577 Records) 10:37 Clifford Jordan “Cal Massey" from Glass Bead Games (Strata-East) 14:34 The Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra “Down ...

Radio & Podcasts

Frannk Carlberg, Lorraine Feather, Entre Amigos & Eric Scott Reed

by Joe Dimino
June 1, 2025

Welcome aboard our 908th voyage into the world of Neon Jazz. We kick things off with the luminous sounds of LA-based maestro Eric Scott Reed, showcasing fresh tracks from his stellar 2025 release, Out Late. From there, it's a rich ride through the vibrant pulse of modern jazz, guided by veterans who continue to shape the genre with grace and fire. You'll hear new gems from the likes of Frank Carlberg, the ever-eloquent Lorraine Feather, the inventive Bevan Manson, and ...