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News: Recording

New Smooth Jazz Music By Bill Albright Out Now

September 15, 2024

Bill Albright, an artist with a smooth sounding voice, is making his dream come true. With four singles under his belt his latest release is Five O'Clock in the Evening with a smooth laid-back vibe, featuring a cool saxophone is one for ears. Bill Albright is from Baltimore and now lives in Atlanta where his music ...

About Bill Albright

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Musician

Bill Albright

Born: July 25

Bill Albright Productions was formed in 1993. Bill and up and coming young talent who is making his music dream a reality. Already an entrepreneur and a business owner, his goal is to enhance his talent in the areas of songwriting, producing and recording. Bill was raised in Baltimore, MD, in 1982 to 1985, he moved to New York City where he furthered his music talents through continued singing, songwriting, studio engineering, and attending art composer's theater. In 1989 he moved to Atlanta and founded his own cleaning business. Throughout Bill's career, music has always been a consistent presence and influence in his life

Article: Interview

Russell Malone: Guitar Master

by R.J. DeLuke
August 27, 2024

This article was first published on All About Jazz on February 29, 2016. “People make too big of a deal about being self taught. Because nobody is completely self taught," ruminates Russell Malone, one of the best loved jazz guitarists by both fans and critics. His sound is full and rich; his fingers fleet,the ...

Article: Play This!

Remembering Russell Malone: Black Butterfly

by Ian Patterson
August 27, 2024

Russell Malone (November 8, 1963-August 23, 2024) was a tasteful guitarist of the Wes Montgomery school who made his start in the band of organist Jimmy Smith in 1988. Born in Albany, Georgia, Malone was influenced by the gospel, country and blues that surrounded him. Best known for his 25-year association with Diana Krall, Malone also ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Bill Anschell: Unearthing Jazz's Improbable Solutions

by Lawrence Peryer
July 6, 2024

Today, the Spotlight shines On Seattle pianist and composer Bill Anschell. We've had award winners of all types on the podcast, but as far as I can remember, Bill is the first to have won an award for humor: in 2014, Bill was the winner of the inaugural Paul Desmond Award, All About Jazz's ...

Article: Bailey's Bundles

The Allman Brothers Band In Five Covers

by C. Michael Bailey
May 15, 2024

The original Allman Brothers Band, the pre-October 29, 1971 version, was the brainchild of Duane Allman. The aural record of the band from this period has been augmented substantially since the advent of compact discs and streaming. A review of this music reveals that Allman intentionally kept the band's setlist limited, ostensibly so the band could ...

About Jeremy Wilms

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Musician

Jeremy Wilms

Born: November 2, 1972

Hudson Valley, New York based multi-instrumentalist/composer/songwriter. With an over 20 year career as a recoding and touring musician in NYC working with artists as diverse as NEA Jazz legend Chico Hamilton, to Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto, to Beyonce and Patti Labelle, Jeremy Wilms composes and records original music that blurs genres and defies expectations. His music Is available at Bandcamp and other streaming platforms.
Wilms keeps busy working as a sideman in both NYC and ATL, scoring for film and other media, and teaching.

About Tyler Levy

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Musician

Tyler Levy

Born: 1988

Tyler Levy is a jazz tenor saxophonist and bandleader from Atlanta, Georgia, whose sound bridges classic and modern traditions of hard bop and spiritual jazz. Rooted in the Great American Songbook yet shaped by the freedom and intensity of Sonny Rollins, Billy Harper, Pharoah Sanders, Gato Barbieri, and Joshua Redman, Tyler brings to every performance a bold, expressive voice informed by his work in environmental and human rights advocacy. Leading one of the South’s most reliable/dynamic jazz ensembles, he and his groups have earned praise for their depth, energy, and chemistry, performing at venues throughout the Southeast

Article: Chats with Cats

The Musician / Entrepreneur: Eddie Roberts

by B.D. Lenz
February 2, 2023

Throughout my Chats with Cats columns I've tried to seek out information and advice from professionals across the jazz spectrum to give musicians, like myself, the tools to forward their own careers. This is an unprecedented time where technology has put it all out there for the taking. I discuss all of this in my Mind ...

News: Event

An Empty Room - An Episodic / Live Stream & Podcast Series Continues With Tyrone Jackson Watch Party On November 6, 2022

November 4, 2022

An Empty Room, the six part original series that explores the connective tissue between six uniquely influential artists from the Atlanta music scene, which debuted on Volume.com continues with composer, performer, and educator Tyrone Jackson on Sunday November 6. Being born in the New Orleans, he embodies the spirit of the Crescent City. His boundless creativity ...