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Aseem Suri: Architect Of Sonic Environments In The Language Of Jazz
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All About Jazz
In the layered world of New York’s creative vanguard, there are few who move as seamlessly between the exactitude of engineering and the intuition of artistry as Aseem Suri. Wherever Suri finds himself—be it a leading museum, a legendary concert hall, a city park transformed by technology, or a campaign activation for a renowned global brand—he brings a rare command of both structure and boundless imagination, observes Julie Strack. His practice orbits questions at the core of contemporary music and ...
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Italian Trombone Trio 'Sliders' To Tour Japan In October
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Filippo Vignato
Following the acclaimed recording debut of their trio Sliders with Filippo Vignato, Federico Pierantoni and Lorenzo Manfredini will fly to Japan for six performances from October 3 to 11, 2025. Tour Dates October 3 – Tokyo, Italian Cultural Institute October 6 – Chiba, Soba Café October 7 – Nagoya, KD Japon October 9 – Kobe, Brothers and Sisters October 10 – Kyoto, En-Lab October 11 – Osaka, Zatto Four Sliders is an unusual and surprising musical formation, with no precedent ...
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Saxophonist Miguel Zenón Earns 2025 Latin Grammy Nomination For 'Golden City'
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Braithwaite & Katz Communications
Internationally acclaimed saxophonist/composer Miguel Zenón has earned a 2025 Latin Grammy nomination in the category of Best Latin Jazz Album for his widely heralded album Golden City. Winners will be announced at the 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards which take place on Thursday, November 13 in Las Vegas, Nevada. A sweeping extended composition inspired by the demographic and political evolution of San Francisco, from the pre-colonial period to the contemporary tech-dominated era, Zenón’s 17th album as a leader grew out ...
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Boston Drummer Guilhem Fourty Is Set To Take A Global Stage At London’s Royal Albert Hall—And His Path There Shows How He Has Become A First‑call Artist Across The U.s. And Europe
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All About Jazz
Boston-based drummer Guilhem Fourty, originally from Toulouse, France, is preparing for one of the highest-profile moments of any artist's career: a performance as Lead Drummer with the Roella Oloro Trio at London’s Royal Albert Hall in November 2025. The concert is part of the London Jazz Festival, placing Fourty inside one of the world’s most revered concert halls during one of Europe’s most prestigious jazz events. For any musician, Royal Albert Hall is a career milestone; for a drummer who ...
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Pianist Enoch Smith Jr. Returns To Recording After An 8-year Absence With "The Book Of Enoch Vol. 1," Set For Nov. 7 Release On Misfitme Music
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Terri Hinte Publicity
Enoch Smith Jr. gives the gospel music repertoire a fresh infusion of blues and swing with the heartfelt, hard-driving The Book of Enoch Vol. 1, to be released November 7 on his own Misfitme Music. Played by his trio of bassist Kai Gibson and drummer David Hardy, thealbum—Smith’s sixth, and his first in eight years—obviously draws deeply on the gospel tradition but presents its seven tunes in the context of soulful, infectious straight-ahead jazz. In other words, it might not ...
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Grammy-Nominated Pianist Donald Vega Drops New Single: 'Let's Pray'
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Donald Vega
Grammy®-nominated pianist and composer Donald Vega will release his new single, “Let’s Pray," on Friday, September 19, 2025. Recorded at Samurai Hotel Recording Studio during the 2023 sessions for Vega’s Grammy®-nominated album As I Travel, the track features an all-star lineup: John Patitucci on bass, Lewis Nash on drums, and Luisito Quintero on percussion. Reflecting on the composition, Vega shares: “Music is my way of praying. I happened to write Let’s Pray during the pandemic. But the composition is just ...
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Tim O'Connell's New Ep Is A Collection Of 'Gems'
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Tim O'Connell
Tim O’Connell’s New EP Is A Collection of GEMS Tall Man Records announces the release of GEMS, the new EP from veteran songwriter {{Tim O'Connell = 162978}}. GEMS consists of five original songs, all of which could very well become standards. From the swinging opener, “My Heart Goes With You,” to the beautiful closing number, “Once Upon a Dream,” O’Connell delivers a strong set of touching, emotional songs that will appeal to fans of Michael Franks or Diana Krall. Produced ...
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101-year-old Jazz Icon Marshall Allen Named 'Best Jazz Artist' In The 2025 Unsigned Only Music Awards
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Jim Morgan
The Unsigned Only Music Awards is honored to announce that Marshall Allen, the respected alto saxophonist and leader of the legendary Sun Ra Arkestra, has been named the Best Jazz Artist in the 2025 awards. At 101 years old, Allen has been a pioneering force in avant-garde jazz for over six decades, proving that his artistry is as vital and visionary as ever. Widely celebrated for his groundbreaking work with Sun Ra and his stewardship of the Arkestra since 1995, ...
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