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Célia Kameni at Parc Floral de Paris: A Siren, a Calming Voice, and a Journey Through Sound

by Acacia Grace
September 2, 2026

Célia Kameni Parc Floral de Paris Paris Jazz Festival August 29, 2026 On a rainy August afternoon, the gardens of the Parc Floral provided the perfect stage for a performance that moved effortlessly between genres. Located in the Bois de Vincennes in Paris' 12th arrondissement and near the Château ...

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Tim Larkin: Setting Standards

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by Acacia Grace
September 1, 2026

Immerse yourself in the smooth, sophisticated sounds of contemporary jazz with Tim Larkin's Setting Standards. From the opening notes, Larkin establishes an effortless atmosphere, allowing his horns to take center stage without overpowering the arrangements. There is a relaxed confidence to his playing that makes the album particularly inviting: music that feels equally suited to attentive ...

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Estrella Acosta: Caminos: A Latin American Landscape

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by Acacia Grace
August 27, 2026

Estrella Acosta's Caminos: A Latin American Landscape is an inviting introduction to contemporary Latin jazz, balancing the sophistication of jazz with the warmth and rhythmic energy of Latin American music. Acosta has a smooth yet commanding presence, and her vocals give the album a feeling of intimacy even when the music becomes lively and exuberant. Her ...

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Lisa Marie Simmons: NoteSpeak (In a Word)

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by Acacia Grace
August 26, 2026

Lisa Marie Simmons has a story to tell, and she tells it through melody, harmony, spoken word, lively woodwinds, jazz-inflected instrumentation, and a cast of special guests in NoteSpeak (In a Word). This is a unique vocal project, one that feels as much like a work of jazzy poetry and storytelling as it does a traditional album. ...

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Ronny Smith: Velvet Vibe

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by Acacia Grace
August 10, 2026

On Velvet Vibe, guitarist Ronny Smith delivers exactly what the title promises: a warm, inviting collection of contemporary jazz that never loses sight of the genre's rich traditions. A seasoned player with an unmistakable sense of groove, Smith demonstrates throughout the album that technical proficiency means little without feeling, and on this recording, you will always feel ...

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Eve Cornelious: Eve Again... Naturally

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by Acacia Grace
August 5, 2026

After nearly a decade since her 2017 live recording, Eve Cornelious returns to the studio with Again... Naturally, an album that embraces the timeless traditions of straight-ahead jazz while showcasing the confidence and poise of a seasoned interpreter. Rather than chasing contemporary trends, Cornelious delivers an album rooted in classic jazz values--thoughtful storytelling, elegant phrasing, and a deep ...

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Sceaux Jazz Festival 2026: A Rising Voice Just Outside Paris

by Acacia Grace
June 27, 2026

Sceaux Jazz Festival Sceaux, France June 11-14, 2026 Just a short ride south of Paris, in the grand Cour d'Honneur of the Château de Sceaux, the Sceaux Jazz Festival has quietly become one of the more intriguing additions to France's summer jazz calendar. Founded in 2021 by Les Gémeaux during the cultural ...

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