JoVia Armstrong

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JoVia Armstrong, Adam Birnbaum and Vincent Hsu

by Jerome Wilson
February 28, 2024

This particular show is a bit on the quiet side, but it still features several varied jazz performers including JoVia Armstrong, Ralph Towner, Vincent Hsu, Dave Brubeck, and Adam Birnbaum. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Andrea Keller Quartet “For Bernie" from Galumphing 'Round The Nation (Jazzhead) 00:55 Rob Dixon/Steve Allee Quintet “Mind Mirror" from Standards Deluxe (Self Produced) ...

Album Review

JoVia Armstrong: The Antidote Suite

Read "The Antidote Suite" reviewed by Angelo Leonardi

by Angelo Leonardi
September 9, 2022

La scena musicale di Chicago regala continue sorprese. Protagoniste di questo lavoro sono la percussionista e compositrice JoVia Armstrong e la violinista Leslie DeShazor, riunite nell'Eunoia Society. Accanto a loro un nutrito gruppo di ospiti, tra cui i celebri Jeff Parker e Nicole Mitchell. The Antidote Suite è pubblicato dalla nuova etichetta della flautista e non è casuale: la Armstrong è infatti un nuovo membro dell'AACM ed è fortemente impegnata nella valorizzazione del patrimonio culturale afroamericano. JoVia è ...

Radio & Podcasts

JoVia Armstrong, Shabaka, Moor Mother, Makaya McCraven & More New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
July 26, 2022

Last week we took a look back at some of our favorite songs released in the first six months of the year. This week we're back to our uncontrollably growing pile of beautiful new and upcoming albums.Happy listening!PlaylistBen Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Fred Pallem & Le Sacre du Tympan “Le sablier" “X" (Train Fantôme) 0:16 Host talks 5:55 OJKOS “Safari Sundowner" Mensa Rotunda (ODIN) 7:35 Host talks 12:08 Makaya ...