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Jennifer Wharton's Bonegasm: Grit & Grace
by Jack Bowers
Asked to name the traits women most need to succeed in today's business world, Forbes magazine in a 2019 article underlined two of them as “grit and grace." One woman who took the advice to heart is bass trombonist Jennifer Wharton. She came late to jazz but has since made it her domain of choice, founding ...
Jennifer Wharton's Bonegasm: Grit & Grace
by Dan Bilawsky
Blessed be the 'bone of invention and intention that is Jennifer Wharton. A mere six years ago, the noted bass trombonist had the idea to form a slide-centric septet and commission new music to bring her oft-neglected and ballasting instrument to the fore. Driven to act on that concept, Wharton thought things through, put a plan ...
Be Normal
Album: Grit & Grace
By Jennifer Wharton
Label: Sunnyside Records
Released: 2023
Duration: 5:20
Charles Pillow Large Ensemble Set To Release 'Electric Miles 2' on October 6th
Charles Pillow Large Ensemble Electric Miles 2 The follow-up to acclaimed saxophonist/arranger Charles Pillow’s, “Electric Miles” , one of NPR’s top ten CD’s for 2018, is a further exploration of Miles Davis’ early electric period, 1969-74, arranged for a large jazz ensemble. This time Pillows’ arrangements add 3 french horns in addition to the usual big ...
New Music From Alan Ferber And More Plus A Look Back At Carter And Ughi
by Bob Osborne
On this show we feature an eclectic mix of forthcoming and recent releases including Alan Ferber, Bellbird, Kavita Shah, Marcos Fernandez & Arturo O'Farrill, Eduardo Elia, Naya Baaz, Asher Gamedze, Matt Ulery, Liv Andrea Hauge, Knut Kvitfe Nesheim, and Manuel Gamez. There is also a look back at two great albums from Daniel Carter and Federico ...
Eunmi Lee: Introspection
by Jack Bowers
Eunmi Lee is a quick learner. The South Korean-born pianist, who now makes her home in New York City, did not become acquainted with or interested in jazz until a friend introduced her to the GRP Records catalogue. That was more than a year after she had received a degree in contemporary piano from the Seoul ...
Jane Birkin, Tony Bennett + Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Francesco Chiapperini, Nora Stanley & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
This week we start with a remembrance of Tony Bennett and Jane Birkin, two artists who had a number of common traits that went well beyond their musicality, from their progressive activism to their multi-disciplinary talents. Then, we revert to our weekly exploration of new and upcoming releases, with a special attention to trios and piano-saxophone ...
Take Five with Sara Gazarek
by AAJ Staff
Meet Sara Gazarek Born and raised in Seattle, WA, 3x GRAMMY nominated jazz vocalist Sara Gazarek reigns as one of the most creative voices of her generation, and one “who may well turn out to be the next important jazz singer" (Los Angeles Times). Collaborating with jazz legends Fred Hersch, Billy Childs, Kurt Elling, and more, ...
Alan Ferber: Enneadic Endeavors
by Dan Bilawsky
When Alan Ferber was first finding his way as a Californian-turned-New Yorker near the dawn of the new millennium, he didn't know many people on his adopted scene. So logically, he used composing--for nonet, among other configurations--as a means for networking and fostering connections. “I don't like cold calling people; I just like to put projects ...
Mr. Weird
Album: Introspection
By Eunmi Lee
Label: You&Me Music
Released: 2023
Duration: 04:55
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