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All About Jazz: What's New for October 8, 2026
By Michael Ricci
October 8, 2026
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We have some important improvements to share, plenty of new stories, and a look back at one of All About Jazz's earliest ad campaigns. Making It Easier to Work with All About Jazz Every so often, we like to circle the wagons at All About Jazz and take a closer look at what could work better. The difference these days is that the circle has gotten much larger. We've recently launched a new shopping ...
read moreJazz and Classical
By Martin McFie
October 3, 2026
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When French pianist Jacques Loussierpiano1934 - 2019" data-original-title="" title="">Jacques Loussier and composer Claude Bollingpianob.1930" data-original-title="" title="">Claude Bolling died within a year of each other, jazz and classical fusion music lost two masters. Around that time in America, an effort was made to bring upbeat swing rhythms and classical instrumentation together. That gave new, vibrant life to immediately identifiable music. Many of the themes were deliberately well-known, as they had been widely heard in concert halls and advertising campaigns.
read moreRadio & Podcast News plus How AAJ Works
By Michael Ricci
October 2, 2026
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Radio & Podcast News Back in 2017, we introduced our radio section, which eventually evolved into today's Radio & Podcast section. We've steadily improved it over the years while greatly expanding the number of quality shows we present. There's a little something for everyone, and our affiliated hosts do a fantastic job with their respective programs. If you're a regular listener, we have some good news. Yesterday, we added a feature that lets you select your favorite ...
read moreAll About Jazz: What's New for October 1, 2026 - Celebrating Dave Holland
By Michael Ricci
October 1, 2026
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Today is a big day at All About Jazz. Dave Holland turned 80, and what began as a cyber-birthday card grew into what can only be described as a virtual surprise party--a celebration befitting a musician whose influence has traveled through generations of musicians and listeners. We asked Dave's friends, colleagues, students and admirers to help us celebrate. The response was extraordinary: nearly 200 tributes and counting, filled with stories, memories and reflections from ...
read moreAll About Jazz: What's New for September 24, 2026
By Michael Ricci
September 24, 2026
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Fresh off compiling a multinational tribute celebrating Miles Davis's centennial, Ian Patterson is back with John Coltrane At 100: A Global Perspective. Drawing on voices from 100 countries, it's another fascinating look at a legendary figure whose influence extends far beyond jazz's traditional centers. We also took the opportunity to complete John Coltrane's Musician Orbit, where you can explore the artists who influenced him, the musicians he influenced, and those whose music shares a connection with his own. ...
read moreThe European Jazz Festivals
By Martin McFie
September 22, 2026
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The monster of the European Jazz Fest circuit is Montreux, Switzerland. Covering Montreux is an exercise in triage, with twelve live stages working from midday into the night for two consecutive weeks. It's also very hot in July, with only air-conditioned spaces or a light breeze from the lake for respite. The Press Office is organised; the press workroom less so. It is decorated with the odd used coffee cup, newspapers, press releases and daily information from the efficient press ...
read moreIntroducing Paul's Picks: A Seasonal Guide to Live Jazz in NYC; Detroit Jazz Festival Coverage; Ronnie Cuber: Baritone Boss; Everybody Digs Bill Evans; and More
By Michael Ricci
September 17, 2026
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It's always exciting to announce something brand new, and this week we're introducing a seasonal column called Paul's Picks. Courtesy of New York City-based concert reviewer Paul Reynolds, the column will highlight the shows Paul finds most intriguing in the coming season. You can access his Fall 2026 picks below. Last week we outlined our approach to social media (read about it here), and we've been gathering your feedback through our one-question surveys. Our latest asks if you ...
read moreA Word About Social Media and Other Platforms
By Michael Ricci
September 12, 2026
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Thanks to everyone who participated in our recent Bluesky survey. Your responses were helpful, and they lead naturally to another question we're asking this week. Over the years, we've taken a different approach to social media than many publishers. It's not that we don't see its value. Social media works especially well when the person is the destination--a musician, writer or other personality whose followers want to hear directly from them. All About Jazz is ...
read moreGuitars In Oxford
By Martin McFie
September 11, 2026
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The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford has a fine collection of early guitars, including one which was made by the most famous luthier ever known, Antonio Stradivari. He is renowned for violins and 'celli but he made some guitars. The Stradivarius is the tallest guitar in the showcase and has eighteen frets, although some may have been retrofitted. The museum also houses the Messiah Stradivarius violin. Inlaid on the reverse of the guitar's head is “Ant Stradivarius Cremonen 1688," ...
read moreChopin In Warsaw
By Martin McFie
September 9, 2026
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Afternoon tea at Raffles in Warsaw is always a pleasure, but a visit to Poland's capital is not complete without some music by Fryderyk Chopin. Staying close to the river, next to the Fryderyk Chopin Music Academy, it is a hard climb through a park to get to the main square in the Old Town. Crossing the street, dodging cars and trams, there is an old wooden elevator staircase for the last steep part of the climb. It ...
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