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Virginia MacDonald: In Search Of A New Clarinet Renaissance

by John Chacona
June 8, 2026

The clarinet occupies an unusual space in jazz in the 2020s. Once a lead instrument with advocates who graced the covers of fanzines for music and popular culture, the clarinet now stands 20 Feet From Stardom as the title of the 2013 documentary film about background singers described. It's a common enough double for reed players, ...

Guitarist / Composer Rahul Mukerji Announces New Global Fusion Album 'Mridhangit'

May 18, 2026

While the world was under quarantine, artist Rahul Mukerji found a creative North Star. Moving away from a solo “shred” approach to an international collaborative framework, the artist decided to unite musicians globally to serve as a vessel for diverse cultural narratives, marking the inception of his new project. Following his award-winning debut, Ma De Re ...

Charlie Ballantine Establishes Himself on the East Coast

by Robert Middleton
April 18, 2026

Jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine has been on the move for the past decade. In that time, he's released ten albums, with his first official live recording set to arrive later this month--and another new studio album already finished and waiting in the wings. Originally based in Indianapolis, Ballantine moved to Baltimore in 2022 to ...

Brandon Woody And UPENDO At The Buffalo AKG Museum’s Art Of Jazz Series

by Frank Housh
February 4, 2026

Brandon Woody And UPENDO Buffalo AKG Art Museum Auditorium Art Of Jazz Series Buffalo, NY February 1, 2026  The afternoon sun was fading on a cold Buffalo Sunday as a sold-out crowd made its way into the Buffalo AKG Art Museum's Auditorium for the first of four concerts in the ...

Ravita Jazz Presents Jazz, Funk And Blues

November 13, 2025

Led by bassist Phil Ravita and including some of the DMV's finest musicians, Ravita Jazz will perform new and classic tunes. Enjoy jazz, funk and blues from the band’s latest recording. The critically acclaimed Alice Blue (Self Produced, 2025) has risen steadily on jazz radio charts and has been ranked #1 on the Roots Music Report ...

Presenting Great Music: Adam Hopkins and Scott Clark of Out of Your Head Records

by Don Ball
November 3, 2025

It is difficult to make a living as a musician, especially as a jazz musician, and even more so as an avant-garde/free jazz musician. Venues are hard to come by, especially outside of major cities. The COVID pandemic made things worse, closing many of the few places that were available for live jazz. Even putting out ...

Mike Pope

Bassist and composer Mike Pope builds significant musical, personal and spiritual bridges between the past, present and future with his third release, Cold Truth, Warm Heart. The new album shows him to be a visionary composer, arranger and bandleader.

The 2014 offering is the first in a decade and establishes a new threshold of leadership for the virtuoso acoustic and electric bassist who has toured extensively with Chick Corea, David Sanborn, Al DiMeola and Bill Bruford, and more recently, Joe Locke and Eldar Djangirov.

Pope’s 2002 album, The Lay of the Land, delivered contemporary straight ahead jazz with help from stellar players: Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker, John Patitucci, Jeff ”Tain” Watts and others. It was warmly received, but tours with other ensembles took up the bulk of his time.

Ravita Jazz’s Releases 'Alice Blue'

July 23, 2025

Ravita Jazz released Alice Blue in May of 2025. In the liner notes, jazz journalist and author Raul d'Gama Rosewrote: “Throughout Alice Blue the poetics of musical tradition are impressively maintained. The balance of melody, harmony and rhythm present in compositions and improvisation make this an album worth adding to your collection.” Bassist, composer, educator, and ...

Terence Hannum: Revisiting Locrian's The Crystal World

by Lawrence Peryer
July 5, 2025

Today, the Spotlight shines on visual artist, professor, and experimental musician Terence Hannum. Terence wears many hats. He is a visual artist, professor, and one-third of the experimental trio Locrian. It's the 15th anniversary reissue of Locrian's The Crystal World (Utech Records), that brings us together today. This album marked a turning point for ...

Stefan Hegerat's Bet Against Algorithmic Music

by Lawrence Peryer
June 1, 2025

Stefan Hegerat reached his breaking point with Spotify. Last year, the Toronto drummer and composer made a decision that's becoming more common among independent musicians: he began the process of removing his music from the streaming giant. “I recently read Liz Pelly's book about the evolution of Spotify and that really sealed the deal ...