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The Nash Executive Director Joel Goldenthal Transitions to New Role
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Michael Ricci
Steve Maun, President/CEO of The Nash announced today that Joel Goldenthal, co- founder of The Nash, has stepped down as Executive Director and will continue to serve the organization as a sustainability specialist. “Joel’s steadfast leadership and deep dedication to The Nash have been vital to the organization's growth over the past twenty-five years," Maun said. “Throughout his tenure with the organization, Joel’s passion for jazz as an art form has been both evident and inspiring, helping to galvanize transformative ...
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Butter And The Genre Announces 'Music Is Life,' A New Jazz Single Bridging Generations
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Butter And The Genre
Butter and the Genre Announces “Music Is Life”—A New Jazz Single Bridging Generations New single drops May 9, 2025 via The Orchard. Butter And The Genre, the multigenerational jazz collective led by seasoned musician Gregory “Butter” Haubrich, is set to release their new single “Music Is Life” on May 9, 2025. Distributed worldwide through The Orchard (a division of Sony Music Entertainment), the track captures the soulful energy and uplifting spirit that defines the band’s signature sound. “Music is the ...
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Steve Allee on The Baron
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
Back in March, I posted on The Baron, a terrific Fender Rhodes album led by drummer John “The Baron" Von Ohlen. It was recorded for Stan Kenton's Creative World label in January 1973. The Baron featured Claude Sifferlen (Fender Rhodes), Steve Allee (keyboard bass, piano, organ), Von Ohlen (drums) and Mary Ann Moss (vocals). Prior, I posted on the Steve Allee Big Band's terrific new album, Naptown Sound. Recently, I asked Steve about The Baron and how it came to ...
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Jazz-con 2025 Debuts As A Virtual Global Conference And Festival, September 15-16, 2025
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Nu Jazz Publicity
A new global event focused on the business, culture, and innovation of jazz will make its debut this fall. Jazz-Con 2025, launching September 15–16, 2025, will present a fully virtual two-day conference featuring international voices from across the jazz spectrum. Presented by the Dallas/Fort Worth-based nonprofit JazzMetroplex and New York’s forward-thinking Nu Jazz Agency, Jazz-Con offers a fresh platform for artists, educators, and professionals navigating the evolving realities of the modern jazz economy. Programming will be delivered in English, Spanish, ...
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Emi Nishida: The Boundary-Defying Virtuoso Bridging Jazz, Classical & Pop
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All About Jazz
From the moment her tiny fingers first touched piano keys, Emi Nishida was destined for musical greatness. Now, this Japanese crossover sensation has blossomed into one of the most versatile and in-demand pianist-composers of her generation, effortlessly moving between jazz clubs, concert halls, manga studios, and international festivals with equal mastery, as narrated by Rene Pfister. The Making of a Prodigy Born in Kanagawa in 1993, Nishida's extraordinary gifts manifested astonishingly early. At just six years old, she became one ...
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Rick Bogart Celebrates National Jazz Month With New Album, Streaming Documentary & Live NYC Performances!
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Michael Clarkston
It’s April—and that means two things: April Showers and National Jazz Month. Jazz lovers, take note: Rick Bogart is giving you every reason to celebrate this month of Jazz. The acclaimed clarinetist, vocalist, and storyteller is lighting up New York City with live performances, new recordings, and a documentary release that underscores his legendary career. Jazz aficionados are invited to experience the magic of Rick Bogart—live and on screen. The acclaimed clarinetist and vocalist is performing with his trio every ...
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Petre Bog, Internationally Acclaimed Composer Charts A Rising Star Across Film And Television
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All About Jazz
Los Angeles-based Romanian composer Petre Bog, a leading figure in contemporary film and television scoring known for seamlessly blending traditional orchestral arrangements with contemporary rock and jazz fusion, is bringing his talents to the United States with several upcoming film projects with Newtopia Studios. A nod to Bog’s rising stature in the global composing community came when he was nominated in 2022 for a prestigious Gopo Award, Romania's equivalent of the Academy Awards, for “Best Original Music." The nomination honored ...
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An Italian Voice Takes Manhattan: The Unfolding Odyssey Of Monica Cialona
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All About Jazz
Award-winning Italian singer, arranger, and vocal coach Monica Cialona continues her musical journey of unparalleled originality and mastery, as reported by Francesco Arcudi. With New York firmly established as her creative epicenter, she brings to the city her singular blend of jazz intuition, pop craftsmanship, and architectural acoustics. Like Betty Carter reimagining standards or Esperanza Spalding bending genres, Cialona moves through musical worlds with both precision and daring. Her approach carries the improvisational spirit of jazz greats, filtered through a ...
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