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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Gary Husband, Shane Theriot, Dixie Dregs and Kiyo*Sen

by Len Davis
February 2, 2024

Gary Husband from Dirty and Beautiful Vol 1, Shane Theriot, Dixie Dregs, Kiyo &Sen, Al Di Meola and Steve Hunt from Elektrik Market Attraction. French band Sixun, guitarist Yves Nadeau and Jordan Rudess. Playlist Gary Husband “Dreams In Blue" from Dirty and Beautiful Vol 1(Abstract Logix) 00:00 Shane Theriot “Four On The Floor" from ...

Article: Profile

Camilo Valencia: One Heart At A Time - A Remembrance (1959-2003)

by Dr. Alex Sino
January 6, 2024

Camilo Valencia, a soul brimming with boundless passion, sadly died on September 6, 2023 after undergoing a third heart transplant. He thus carried the weight of four hearts throughout his journey, each pulsating with an ardent desire to share his musical gifts with the world. During his career, Camilo Valencia racked up credits working ...

News: Award / Grant

Roman Miroshnichenko Wins Best Jazz Award In The 28th Annual USA Songwriting Competition

December 5, 2023

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 ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

'70s Jazz Rock Fusion, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Miles Davis and Tony Williams Lifetime

by Len Davis
November 3, 2023

A nostalgic trip to the '70s with music from Miles Davis, Weather Report, Jean-Luc Ponty and Herbie Hancock. Stanley Clarke, Billy Cobham, Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Tony Williams Lifetime and Return To Forever.Playlist Miles Davis “Willie Nelson/The Theme “ from Miles Davis at Filmore East (Columbia) 00:00 Weather Report “Palladium" from Heavy Weather (CBS) ...

News: Award / Grant

For Your Grammy Consideration: Guitar-virtuoso Roman Miroshnichenko Presents New Album, Featuring Mike Stern, London Symphony, and Jennifer Batten

October 13, 2023

Prominent guitar virtuoso and producer Roman Miroshnichenko presents his new material Roman Miroshnichenko plays Stas Namin, which includes Miroshnichenko's original arrangements of six selected pieces and melodies originally composed by renown producer Stas Namin, who's mostly known as Gorky Park rock-band founder. “When one listens to the powerful guitar playing of Roman Miroschnichenko, it is easy ...

Article: Jazz in Long Form

Jazz Beyond Borders: Embracing Online Performances

by Ellen Johnson
September 18, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic forced musicians and venues to adapt, giving rise to innovative alternatives for their survival. One of the most transformative solutions was the advent of live streaming concerts and club dates, allowing people to enjoy jazz performances from the comfort of their homes. As the pandemic's limitations persisted, this concept gained traction, offering audiences ...

Article: Live Review

Garda Jazz Festival

by Giuseppe Segala
August 23, 2023

Trentino Jazz Garda Jazz Festival Diverse località dell'Alto Garda 31.7-13.8.2023 Il Garda Jazz Festival, nell'ambito dell'ampia programmazione di Trentino Jazz, esibiva quest'anno sui propri manifesti lo slogan “Getting Younger," con riferimento sia al potere rigenerante della buona musica sulle funzioni cognitive, che alla presenza nel cartellone di una folta schiera ...

Article: Live Review

Al Di Meola at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley

by Jack Gold-Molina
August 10, 2023

Al Di Meola Acoustic Trio Dimitriou's Jazz Alley Seattle, WA June 15, 2023 On Thursday June 15th Al Di Meola brought an acoustic trio to Dimitriou's Jazz Alley in Seattle to perform a set of flamenco influenced jazz. The musicians in his group included Di Meola playing guitar, Italian flamenco ...

News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Al Di Meola

July 22, 2023

All About Jazz is celebrating Al Di Meola's birthday today! Al Di Meola's ongoing fascination with complex rhythmic syncopation combined with provocative lyrical melodies and sophisticated harmony has been at the heart of his music throughout a celebrated career that has spanned four decades and earned him critical accolades, three gold albums and more than six ...

Article: SoCal Jazz

Jeff Richman: Fresh & Formidable Fusion Pioneer

by Jim Worsley
May 18, 2023

When the name Jeff Richman enters the conversation, there is a good chance you have nested deeply into the fusion guitarist rabbit hole. Richman recently released his eighteenth studio album XYZ (Blue Canoe, 2023), to go along with six gorgeously respectful tribute records. Now 71, the Berklee College of Music grad, has etched his name in ...