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Liner Notes

Verve's Bossa Nova U.S.A.

Read "Verve's Bossa Nova U.S.A." reviewed by Arnaldo DeSouteiro


Paul Desmond: Samba with Some Barbecue Originally titled “Struttin' with Some Barbecue" in 1941, this Satchmo tune lost its Dixie beat and got a bossa groove in the hands of the infallible Don Sebesky. Brazilian drummer Airto Moreira, then a newcomer in the New York jazz scene, provides a fiery propulsion to Paul Desmond's lyrical approach and “dry martini" alto sound. Different from the sad results of pseudo-bossa albums by Gene Ammons, Sonny Rollins, and so many others, this is ...

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Unity: The Gift of Jazz

Masters of Their Universe: The Parallel Journeys of Joseph Bologne and Quincy Jones

Read "Masters of Their Universe: The Parallel Journeys of Joseph Bologne and Quincy Jones" reviewed by Solomon J. LeFlore


Breaking Musical Boundaries: From Classical Courts to Jazz Evolution The intersection of classical and jazz music has been shaped by pioneering musicians who transcended cultural and racial barriers, creating lasting legacies that continue to influence music today. Two remarkable figures, separated by centuries but united in their groundbreaking achievements, exemplify this journey: Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, and Quincy Jones. Joseph Bologne: The Classical Virtuoso In the opulent courts of 18th-century Paris, Joseph Bologne emerged as an extraordinary ...

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Radio & Podcasts

Quincy Jones, Jorge Pardo, Nat Birchall, Mulatu, Jhelisa, Nautilus, And More

Read "Quincy Jones, Jorge Pardo, Nat Birchall, Mulatu, Jhelisa, Nautilus, And More" reviewed by Tony Poole


Tony Poole selects his favourite new releases and pre-releases. The opening track remembers Quincy Jones with a rare live version of Killer Joe from 1972. Playlist Roberta Flack & Quincy Jones RIP “On A Clear Day/Killer Joe" from Save The Children OST (Motown) 00:00 Intro Music “They Call It Jazz" 08:27 James O'Donnell Quintet Quintet “Mean Greens" from Tough Talk (Eastlawn Records) 10:00 Nicholas Britell “It's Time" from Blitz OST (Milan Records/Sony Music) 15:46 Jorge Pardo “Asier Y ...

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Big Band in the Sky

Remembering Quincy Jones: Music Is Like Water

Read "Remembering Quincy Jones: Music Is Like Water" reviewed by Ian Patterson


Quincy Jones, a giant of popular music culture in the 20th and 21st centuries, died in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 3, He was 91. Though he began his career in the '50s as a jazz trumpeter, Quincy Jones may be best remembered as a highly successful producer, arranger and conductor--hats he wore with increasing frequency from the '60s onwards. As a producer, Jones was at the helm of Michael Jackson's Thriller (Epic, 1982), which would sell 70 ...

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Catching Up With

Quincy Jones: An Evening With A Legend

Read "Quincy Jones: An Evening With A Legend" reviewed by Solomon J. LeFlore


This article was first published on All About Jazz on October 31, 2014. I love jazz! I love everything about it... the improvisation, syncopation, the forceful rhythm, and the fact that it is truly America's original art form. Its unique and innovative use of brass and woodwind instruments and the piano is jazz. And, it is as American as apple pie. Ask 100 different people “What is jazz?“ and you're likely to get 100 different answers. ...

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Radio & Podcasts

September Songs - Part 2

Read "September Songs - Part 2" reviewed by Ludovico Granvassu


September offers an opportunity to refocus on our inner energies and start a new cycle with renewed awareness and intentions--basically back to school and beyond... This segment of the show features more songs inspired by this month, with a special focus on five masterpieces that were recorded during a magical couple of weeks in September 1962. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Johnnie Taylor “It's September" Super ...

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In Pictures

Umbria Jazz 2018: Part 1-2

Read "Umbria Jazz 2018: Part 1-2" reviewed by Roberto Cifarelli



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