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Guitarist Michael McClintock’s Stunning Jazz Debut 'Here And There'—Now Available
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Michael McClintock
With a sound shaped by different continents and a deep love for musical storytelling, Michael McClintock is emerging as a bold new voice in contemporary jazz. He is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and arranger known for his soulful guitar work and boundary-crossing musical vision. Drawing deep inspiration from Cuban, Brazilian, and jazz traditions, his approach reflects not heritage, but decades of immersion, study, and heartfelt connection to the music he loves. Originally from Neosho, Missouri, McClintock now splits his time between ...
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New Smooth Jazz Interpretations Of The 'Isaiah 40:31'
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Yulia
"Isaiah 40:31" by keyboardist-composer Yulia and producer-composer Lew Laing Jr., opens with a rhythmic wonder, with key notes that rise to the angelic dance behind the keys. The rocking’ rhythm takes you on a melodic journey of expansion. It flourishes with a soulful expression to a cohesive union with the bass notes, slipping and sliding to new musical horizons, capturing the true essence of this scripture. “But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount ...
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Klezmer-jazz Duo Sam Sadigursky And Nathan Koci Release 'Solomon Diaries: Vol. IV And V'
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AMT Public Relations
Combining Jewish spiritual and Klezmer music with post-minialism classical, jazz, and tinges of American folk, clarinetist Sam Sadigursky and accordionist/multi-instrumentalist Nathan Koci release the next two volumes of The Solomon Diaries (Adhyaropa Records), a quintet of evocative albums reflecting on the Borscht Belt region—the primary Jewish resort community that helped shape 20th-century American culture—and also exploring contemporary immigrant and Jewish experiences. Both a compelling musical remembrance of a bygone era and a look to the future, The Solomon Diaries: Vol. ...
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The Sound Of Connection: Made In New York Jazz Gala Begins A New Chapter
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Michael Brovkine
After years of successful performances, the Made In New York Jazz Gala returns in 2025 with a bold new chapter—taking the stage for the first time at the prestigious Neidorff-Karpati Hall at Manhattan School of Music on Friday, May 31 at 7:30 PM. This year’s Gala continues its tradition of bringing jazz legends and international rising stars together for a one-of-a-kind celebration of creativity, collaboration, and global connection. The Gala is a signature event of the Made In New York ...
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Two Exciting New Releases From Pianist Andrew Nixon
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Andrew Nixon
Following up his two trio albums with Nixon, Croft, and Goretti (In Congruence, 2021 and Outside Agitators, 2024), pianist and composer Andrew Nixon has put forth a new piano/bass duo album along with bassist James Benders, titled Rough Edges. The style here is at times very free and at times very structured, with six new original compositions joining two spontaneous improvisations. From Andrew Nixon: “This is a wonderfully unique recording. I love these pieces and James (Benders) gave them exactly ...
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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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New Jazz Stream with Lazaro Vega From Blue Lake Public Radio
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Klay Woodworth
Blue Lake Public Radio announced today that a new all-jazz web stream is available for listeners. The stream is the over-night programming created by long-time jazz host Lazaro Vega but repeating throughout the day. “We have a lot of jazz fans who don’t want to stay up late,” said Klay Woodworth, Director of Broadcasting. “We have developed this 24/7 stream to give them access to our excellent programming.” The stream is available on the Blue Lake Public Radio website and ...
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PJ Morton, Will Downing, Paul Jackson Jr, Jeff Lorber, Everette Harp, Tito Puente Jr, Maysa & More At The 6th Annual Dymally Jazz Festival
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Daryl Sweeney
The 6th Annual Dymally International Jazz & Arts Festival is being held at Dignity Health Sports Park on the campus of California State University Dominguez Hills on April 26th, 2025 with two stages, a visual arts pavillion and specialty retail and food vendors. The event is set to please jazz lovers from around the globe. The festival is co-produced by Rainbow Promotions, producers of the Long Beach and San Diego Jazz Festivals. This year's festival lineup will include Grammy Winner ...
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