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Forget Old Europe: 15 European Jazz Musicians You...

Since the first half of the 20th century, the Old Continent has played a pivotal role both in welcoming and supporting jazz artists from the United States. Over the following decades it has expressed...
Soweto Kinch: A Singular Jazz Odyssey

Soweto Kinch was a curious teenager when an encounter with Wynton Marsalis impelled him on his own jazz odyssey. An odyssey characterised by the creation of dynamic new soundscapes in the spirit of...
Siena Jazz International Summer Workshop

The Fortezza Medicea occupies a commanding position just outside the ancient city of Siena, where it has kept a watchful eye on the city's inhabitants since the mid- 16th century. Built by...
Preserving the Cradle of Jazz: The New Orleans...

The New Orleans Jazz Club's beginnings, according to a 1950s edition of their bi- monthly newsletter, sprang from a sidewalk meeting of four jazz fans on Mardi Gras in 1948...
Misterioso

Music and improvisation—that comes naturally to our ears but what if we say life and improvisation? Huh? Well, life is improvisation is it not? How do we deal best with that period of time between...

Reviews

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Triocity
I Believe In You

Paul McCandless
Morning Sun

Paul Rutherford
The Conscience

Jorginho Neto...
Harlem

Articles

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FORQ at The World Cafe Live

Jazz em Agosto 2017

Glen Campbell: 1936-2017

Jazz & The Wolf

Bits and PCs, The Cosmic Loop, Fake Gigs

Craig Taborn and his multiple motion

Track of the Day

Discover new jazz! Download or stream a free tune every day.

Walter Ford
Journey

VEIN
Forlane

Gene Perla
R U Celebral

Charles Rumback
Salt Lines

News

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Little Melanie: A New Musical Comedy Television And Children's Book Series Pays Tribute To Jazz Legend Hazel Scott

Book / Magazine Little Melanie: A New Musical Comedy Television And Children's Book Series Pays Tribute To Jazz...

New England Conservatory’s Jazz Studies And Contemporary Improvisation Departments Present 100+ Performances And Events For 150th Season

Performance / Tour New England Conservatory’s Jazz Studies And Contemporary Improvisation Departments Present 100+...

Event Kick Back With Some Outdoor Jazz at Bube's Brewery in Mount Joy, PA

New Book "The Evolution Of Imagination" By Renowned Chicago-Based Guitarist Stephen T. Asma Offers Readers A Sparkling Tour Of What We Know About The Human Imagination

Book / Magazine New Book "The Evolution Of Imagination" By Renowned Chicago-Based Guitarist Stephen T. Asma Offers...

Festival 2017 Edition of Festival Musica Sulle Bocche runs from August 31 to September 3

Performance / Tour Steve McQuarry's Mandala Nonet And Orchestra To Perform The Music Of Gil Evans, Sept 30, At SFJAZZ...

Crowdfunding Campaign Nancy Kelly's 6th CD honors legendary Jazz singer Mark Murphy

Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist Kellye Gray Performs At Houston Awareness Campaign Cancer Below The Belt, September 28, 2017

Event Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist Kellye Gray Performs At Houston Awareness Campaign Cancer Below The Belt,...

Festival 2017 Edition of Festival Musica Sulle Bocche runs from August 31 to September 3

Performance / Tour Steve McQuarry's Mandala Nonet And Orchestra To Perform The Music Of Gil Evans, Sept 30, At SFJAZZ Center's Miner...

Book / Magazine New Book "The Evolution Of Imagination" By Renowned Chicago-Based Guitarist Stephen T. Asma Offers Readers A Sparkling...

Book / Magazine Little Melanie: A New Musical Comedy Television And Children's Book Series Pays Tribute To Jazz Legend Hazel Scott

Event Kick Back With Some Outdoor Jazz at Bube's Brewery in Mount Joy, PA

Music Industry Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen Just Doesn’t Get It (Unless He Does?)

Birthday Jazz Musician of the Day: Pat Metheny

Performance / Tour New England Conservatory’s Jazz Studies And Contemporary Improvisation Departments Present 100+ Performances And...

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Story of the Day

I love jazz because it takes me unexpected places, high and low, rich and deep, emotionally, intellectually and physically. I was first exposed to jazz as a child in dance..along with blues and soul as a teenager. I have met many jazz musicians in NYC
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I love jazz because it takes me unexpected places, high and low, rich and deep, emotionally, intellectually and physically. I was first exposed to jazz as a child in dance..along with blues and soul as a teenager. I have met many jazz musicians in NYC. The best from here and around the world. The warmest people in the world (except for Phil Woods, RIP). The best show I ever attended is impossible to say; I must admit Count Basie and Dizzy may top many. The first jazz record I bought was one of Jimmy Smith's when I was 15. Then John Coltrane and so on! My advice to new listeners relax and attend to inner sensations, thrills and chills, explosive joy. Listen every chance you get. Especially in person, live and present. The musician always gives the best. Even with a small audience. Expect everything and nothing. Love and be loved.
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By Frances Charder
Member since: 2017