The Nimble Nuovication Of The Nimbus Sextet
Scottish jazz, like the country's favoured spirit, whisky, is distinctive, carefully crafted, slowly matured and justifiably rare, and it delivers a sense of respect, modernity and personality concurrent with, yet unique from, jazz's ancestral home. The Nimbus Sextet represent many regions of Scotland, not simply the two main cities, jny: Edinburgh and jny: Glasgow. All About Jazz interviewed the band's leader, keyboardist and composer, Joe Nichols. All About Jazz: What does the term jazz mean to Nimbus Sextet? ......
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Dan McClenaghan's Best Jazz Albums Of 2023
The top jazz recordings of the year in the order (more or less) that they came in the door. Concerning the recorded jazz offerings in in 2023, we could quote Frank Sinatra singing Ervin Drake's lyrics in the 1966 Grammy winner: “It was a very good year." It is difficult to pick a favorite. These are all stellar sets. But twist my arm and I'll pick Arild Andersen's Affirmation, or maybe John Bishop's Antwerp, or possibly Allison Au's Migrations, or... ......
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The Milt Hinton Institute For Studio Bass At NJPAC, In Residence At Montclair State University, Welcomes Young Musicians To A Summer Of Extraordinary Learning And Discovery
Student bassists invited to apply for July 2024 music and performance camp focused solely on their instrument The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will host the Milt Hinton Institute for Studio Bass, an exceptional summer music education program for teens, in residence at Montclair State University, in July 2024. Unique among music camps, the Hinton Institute is designed to support intermediate and advanced bass players ages 14 through 18, for a week of expert classes, performances, ensemble work, studio ......
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World-Renowned Smoke Jazz Club Kickstarts The New Year Celebrating Two Jazz Giants’ Birthdays: Billy Harper And Al Foster
Rated the #1 jazz club in New York City (Secret NYC), SMOKE Jazz Club begins 2024 with an exciting line-up in January. The month begins with two piano greats: Bill Charlap leading his longtime Trio (Jan 3-7) followed by renowned pianist/composer Billy Childs and his Quartet (Jan 11-14). SMOKE is honored to host two octogenarians celebrating their 81st birthdays in back-to-back concert celebrations: tenor saxophone giant Billy Harper leads his Quintet (Jan 18-21) then drumming master Al Foster is at ......
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The Most Exciting Jazz Albums Since 1969: 2011-2014
What ties the albums together on this ninth installment of 72 Jazz Thrillers is the depth of emotion. Two very joyous albums are followed by troubles, grace, exultation and deep sadness--albums from one of the greatest jazz composers of her age to a ramshackle bar band with a wild sense of humor. 72 Thrilling Jazz Albums, Part 9: 2011-2014 49 Hearts Wide Open Gilad Hekselman Le Chant du Monde 2011 Gilad Hekselman ......
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Petra Haller Trio At St Mary's Church In Putney: Jazz Meets Tap Dance on December 20, 2023
Internationally acclaimed tap dancer and musician, Petra Haller, steps into new territory with her latest venture: the Petra Haller Trio. This new ensemble, coming to St. Mary's Church in Putney December 20th, 2023, promises an evolution of Haller's well-established innovation in contemporary jazz. The trio comprises Haller, pianist Christian Prior, and bassist Michael Searl, all geared up to deliver a captivating performance. Hailed as one of “10 Female Jazz Musicians You Need To Know" by Reader's Digest, and Jazzwise Magazine’s ......
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Troy Dostert's Best Releases of 2023
With a steady supply of fantastic music, 2023 offered an abundance of riches to fans of creative jazz. With groups spanning the gamut from small combos to large ensembles, there is a good deal of diversity on offer here, but what these artists all have in common is an uncompromising commitment to making music that transcends stylistic boundaries. Whether it is James Brandon Lewis' inspired dedication to gospel legend Mahalia Jackson, or Ava Mendoza's punk-meets-jazz aggression, or Steve Lehman's unique ......
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The Ten Best Jazz Christmas Albums Of All Time
As temperatures drop and days grow short, Winter is once again upon us. For those looking to listen to the sounds of the season without resorting to December's relentless slew of glossy, generic cash-grabs, jazz can be a breath of fresh, wintry air. You won't find (many) singers on this list, since most people already know and have records by Frank, Dean, Ella, Karen, and more. Instead, I've put together jazz's greatest Christmas albums from the golden age to today. ......
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Roman Miroshnichenko Wins Best Jazz Award In The 28th Annual USA Songwriting Competition
Guitarist, composer and bandleader Roman Miroshnichenko is the 1st Prize winner in the 28th Annual USA Songwriting Competition in the “Best Jazz Award" category with the single “Africa," featuring the legendary jazz guitarist Mike Stern. “Africa" is an elegant instrumental arrangement with Afro-Latin flavor, created by Roman in the summer of 2023 and based on the melody of the song by renown producer Stas Namin. “Congrats, Roman! I’m glad that worked out for you! All the best bro!" —Mike Stern ......
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Chris May's Best Albums Of 2023
Another great year for recorded jazz. Fourteen of 2023's most special albums are presented here. Eight are new recordings and six are reissues or previously unreleased archive items. Joint Number One Best New Albums Of 2023 Irreversible Entanglements Protect Your Light Impulse! There are two contendors for the slam-dunk top spot this year, but choosing between Irreversible Entanglements' Protect Your Light and Jaimie Branch's Fly Or Die quartet's Fly Or Die Fly Or ......
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Trombonist-composer Brian Scarborough Releases 'We Need The Wind,' An Autobiographical Reflection On Rebuilding And Healing As An Artist
Brian Scarborough is a standout trombonist who has made a mark for himself both as a performer and composer. With music described as “... simultaneously stimulating and accessible, refreshingly modern and rooted in tradition,” (Chicago Jazz Magazine), Scarborough continues his trend of blending tradition with innovation as he presents his second album as a bandleader, We Need The Wind. Lauded by trombone legend Michael Dease as a recording that “beautifully capture[s]... Scarborough’s attractive tone and vibrant melodic playing,” We Need ......
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Camilo Valencia, Richard Bravo And Alex Sino Achieved Double Victory At The 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards With 'Made In Miami'
In a remarkable achievement at 24th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards in Sevilla, the critically acclaimed album Camilo Valencia, Richard Bravo—Made In Miami produced by Camilo Valencia, Richard Bravo and Alex Sino secured two Latin Grammy Awards: Best Instrumental Album and Best Arrangement for “Songo Bop" featuring Milton Salcedo. This double win underscores the exceptional artistry and innovation encapsulated in"Made In Miami." The album, a vibrant celebration of Miami's musical diversity, seamlessly blends genres such as pop, jazz, funk, R&B, BeBop, ......
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Scary Goldings and The Adam Deitch Quartet: Funky But Chic
Having learned to find and make a place for himself in the bands of George Duke and Miles Davis, John Scofield has gone on to perform similar magic with artists as disparate as Medeski Martin & Wood plus Phil Lesh & Friends. His latest affiliations once again find the guitarist/composer displaying his uncanny ability to sublimate himself in a group setting, while still retaining his distinctive persona as a musician: that singular style emanating from that perfect sweet spot between ......
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'Rise Up' Calls For Social Change And Convincingly Urges The Listener To Act Now
Lydia Salett Dudley is a major musical force. She leads Jazz Xpressions, a versatile group based in Raleigh, North Carolina that frequently blurs the lines between creative jazz, grooving r&b and gospel music. Her latest recording, Rise Up, is the result of a grant for female jazz bandleaders from Chamber Music America that included a mentorship with the masterful singer Carmen Lundy. Blessed with a beautiful voice, a creative spirit, and a purposeful style, Lydia Salett Dudley is in prime ......
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Introducing Vocalist Tyreek McDole
This article previously appeared in Jersey Jazz Magazine. In 2018, Tyreek McDole, a student at the Osceola County School for the Arts in Kissimmee, FL, was playing classical percussion for a performance of the 1987 Stephen Sondheim/James Lapine musical, Into the Woods. “During rehearsal," he recalled, “one of the actors got sick. I had studied all the music, so I sang the part for the wolf. As I started singing, heads started turning in the room. I guess ......
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'El Trio - Live In Italy' with John Beasley, José Armando Gola, Horacio El Negro Hernández available on January 19, 2024 on Challenge Records
El Trio Live in Italy featuring John Beasley on piano, José Armando Gola on double bass and Horacio El Negro Hernández on drums. “El Trio touring in Italy in the summer of 2022 is about ‘eat, music, love’.” Three friends on stage letting the music play them. “To our godfather Chucho Valdés who has inspired each of us, given us a helping hand along the way, and put us up on stage alongside him. We are eternally grateful.” Street Date: ......
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Bill Frisell Trio at Tivoli Vredenburg in Utrecht
Bill Frisell Trio TivoliVredenburg Utrecht, Netherlands November 14, 2023 Hearing Bill Frisell's Trio at Tivoli Vredenburg in Utrecht was a mesmerizing experience on a rainy night, transcending the ordinary boundaries of musical performance. The trio, comprising Bill Frisell at the helm, drummer Rudy Royston to his left, and bassist Thomas Morgan to his right, delivered an uninterrupted 90-minute set that can only be described as a masterclass in empathy, interplay and all aspects of musicality. ......
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American Railroad : Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens at Zellerbach Auditorium
"American Railroad"Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens Zellerbach Auditorium, Berkeley, California November 17, 2023 The University of California Berkeley's Cal Performances presents many diverse, innovative shows featuring a wide variety of global music and dance throughout the year at the university's Zellerbach Auditorium, a venerable venue that has hosted a wide variety of talent ranging from Wynton Marsalis to Seun Kuti and Africa 80. So it is not surprising that they would host the groundbreaking ......
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All About Jazz Top 10 Songs: November 2023
All About Jazz features a free song every day spanning all genres of jazz, and of the songs featured in November, these ten represent our reader's favorites as indicated by total listens. Musicians and record labels can submit full length MP3s for consideration here. Enjoy! Top Songs La Flor de la Canela Edward Simon From: Femininas 3:46 Never Let Me Go Javon Jackson From: With Peter Bradley 6:32 ......
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