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Composer/Pianist Gregory Golub Unveils Third Original Jazz Album — 'African And Other Jazz Passions’
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Gregory Golub
Gregory Golub is a composer, pianist and keyboardist whose music is full of surprises, creativity, and a blending of different idioms while always being inventive jazz. He was born and raised in the USSR and began teaching himself piano when he was 12. Although he would have a formal musical education, he has long had his own style. Early on, Golub performed at a jazz festival in Russia and received a prize for his writing talents. Since moving to Israel ...
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Jazz Pianist Bill Anschell Releases Debut Book Of Stories From 40 Years In And Out Of The Trenches
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Mr. P.C.
What happens when a jazz pianist spends his career bouncing between high-profile concert halls, hellish wedding gigs, major festivals, cruise ship disasters, recording dates, and insane jam sessions? Bill Anschell turns it all into comic gold. His debut book, Benched, released on November 25th, offers satirical stories that pull back the curtain on the absurd realities of jazz life. Drawing on four decades as a working musician, Anschell finds humor in the venues, audiences, industry, and artists that make up ...
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Rin Nagaya ('123'): A Global Voice At The Edge Of Electronic, Pop, And Jazz
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Frank Gazerro
In January 2025, at The NAMM Show in Anaheim, a crowd pressed toward AlphaTheta’s booth as a compact instrument called ChordCat purred to life. At the center was Rin Nagaya, who performs with the stage name “123." She is a Japan-born vocalist, composer, producer, and DJ and at AlphaTheta's booth, she was stringing harmony into motion, slipping from global grooves to jazz-inflected phrasing and back to beat-driven electronics without breaking a sweat. It was a perfect snapshot of her career ...
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Billie Davies Brings A Surprising New And Special Avant-Garde Music
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Cobra Basement
Billie Davies will release a duo album on December 10, 2025, entitled 2455 (Music For The Future). What music will exist in the 25th century? What styles will people listen to? How will sound continue to evolve? These are the questions that inspired Billie Davies to begin her project No Boundaries, Music for the 25th Century / Music For The Future—an ever-evolving exploration of free improvisation from a deeply natural, instinctive, and intuitive place. It is a spontaneous expression through ...
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Greek saxophonist and composer Sofia Roubati releases 'Reflections'
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Jazzfuel
Greek saxophonist and composer Sofia Roubati steps into the spotlight with her debut album Reflections—a sweeping and emotionally rich exploration of her identity as a global artist. Recorded in Athens with a 17-piece ensemble, the album draws from Roubati’s diverse background in jazz, classical music, film scoring, rock, and Greek/Mediterranean traditions, fusing them into a singular, cinematic sound. Reflections is set for release on November 7th, 2025. Known for her expressive saxophone voice and evocative writing for screen and stage, ...
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Ravita Jazz Presents Jazz, Funk And Blues
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Ravita Jazz
Led by bassist Phil Ravita and including some of the DMV's finest musicians, Ravita Jazz will perform new and classic tunes. Enjoy jazz, funk and blues from the band’s latest recording. The critically acclaimed Alice Blue (Self Produced, 2025) has risen steadily on jazz radio charts and has been ranked #1 on the Roots Music Report for five consecutive weeks after its May release. Jazz journalist Raul da Gama calls the music “relevant and enduring," lauding the album's “beautifully crafted ...
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Dawn Derow Ignites The Stage At The Triad on November 18 and December 1, 2025
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EMPKT PR
Award-winning powerhouse Dawn Derow brings her signature fire and soul to SING HAPPY—a bold, unapologetic celebration of Broadway’s fiercest, most unforgettable women. Through the iconic music of John Kander & Fred Ebb (Chicago, Cabaret, Kiss of the Spider Woman), Derow pays tribute to the strength, wit, and resilience of the women who light up the stage—and the world. With direction by the incomparable David Sabella (Chicago), choreography by Jason Reiff, and the electrifying Ian Herman (Grease) at the piano, Derow ...
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Experience Stephanie Jordan, Rachel Jordan, And Marlon Jordan In The Eldorado Ballroom
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Sylvain Music Notes
Event Overview Prepare for an unforgettable evening as the celebrated Jordan Family from New Orleans graces the historic Eldorado Ballroom in Houston, TX. This special event marks the return of Stephanie Jordan and Rachel Jordan, joined by their brother, acclaimed jazz trumpeter Marlon Jordan, who will make his debut at this iconic venue located at 2310 Elgin Street. The concert takes place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $25 per person, and tickets are available for ...
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Mellon Awards $6.5M to Institutions Advancing Jazz Scholarship and Storytelling
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Michael Ricci
The Mellon Foundation today announced over $6.5 million in grants dedicated to expanding jazz scholarship and strengthening its cultural infrastructure as part of the Foundation's $35M commitment to preserving America's first original art form. At the center of this latest round of funding for Mellon's jazz initiative is a $5.8 million grant to support the work the Jazz Study Group (JSG)—an interdisciplinary collective of scholars, artists, and musicians that has transformed jazz scholarship over three decades. Mellon is also announcing ...
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Nicholas Payton's 'Triune' Album Featuring Esperanza Spalding And Karriem Riggins Now Available
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AMT Public Relations
Multi-instrumentalist and composer Nicholas Payton assembles a trio of visionaries with bassist/vocalist Esperanza Spalding and drummer Karriem Riggins TRIUNE, via Smoke Sessions Records, also features guest appearances by Ivan Neville, Erica Falls, Nikki Glaspie, and Otis McDonal There is no shortage of remarkable trios in the musical landscape, but few, besides the pathbreaking trumpet player, keyboardist, and composer Nicholas Payton, could bring together three true visionaries and synergize them into one singular creative voice. That’s just what Payton has done ...
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