Jazz Articles about Jon Lucien

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Radio & Podcasts

Jon Lucien, Gabrielle Cavassa, Will Downing, Moonchild and More!

by Jua Howard
May 13, 2026

Hey Music Family! I hope you all are taking care of yourselves and protecting your peace. It's time for another episode of the “First Instrument Jazz Show"! I've got a lot of new music including from Gabrielle Cavassa, Moonchild,Catherine Russell, Audrey Ochoa, Rebecca Rafla and Joe Gransden. I've also got more timeless music to share including from Billie Holiday, Will Downing, Dee Alexander, Jon Lucien, Rene Marie, Kristin Korb and many more. Come get lost in the music with me!

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Album Review

Jon Lucien: Romantico

by Dave Nathan
December 1, 2001

Jon Lucien made his first recording as a leader in 1970. This album is a reissue of one that was initially released in 1982 on the Precision label, but not widely distributed. In addition to singing, Lucien also plays a variety of instruments while he sings, I assume to keep his hands busy. Many of the tunes have a definite Caribbean beat to them including “Tender Love of Mine" and “How`Bout Tonight". Not surprising given that he was born in ...