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Blossom Dearie
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Blossom Dearie was a remarkable American jazz vocalist, pianist and composer from the bebop era known for her unique voice, definitive arranging style and continent spanning career. From recordings and radio to Calvin Klein ads, the Gilmore Girls television show, and many other film and TV soundtracks, her career swung into the 21st Century. Christina Aguilera and Carly Rae Jepsen are fans, and her friend Tony Bennett honored her as a jazz influence. Elton John recently named the piano he uses in his Las Vegas shows after Blossom. Blossom Dearie was born in the Catskill Mountains of New York State and was given her name by three proud brothers who brought pear blossoms into the house upon her arrival
Why Is Japan a Jazz Paradise? Part 2—From Sake to Soul: Jazz Musicians and Their Love for Japan
by Atzko Kohashi
Part 1 | Part 2 In May 2025 Japan welcomed an estimated 3.693 million visitors, marking a surge in global fascination with the country--up 125% (more than double!) compared to a decade ago. Many come for the exquisite Japanese cuisine, the tranquil atmosphere of temples and shrines, the ultra-modern buzz of Tokyo, or the ...
Meredith d'Ambrosio: Midnight Mood
by Angelo Leonardi
A quattro anni di distanza da Sometime Ago la cantante bostoniana pubblica un nuovo album di raffinate interpretazioni, entro e oltre il classico songbook statunitense. Il contesto strumentale è ancor più minimale e nasce dalle sollecitazioni del chitarrista francese Frédéric Loiseau, che ha convinto la cantante e il fondatore della Sunnyside, François Zalacain. Già ...
Johnny O'Neal, Somi, The Ostara Project, Blossom Dearie and More
by Jua Howard
Greetings Music Family! It's finally time for another episode of the “First Instrument Jazz Show"! I've got new music from Johnny O'Neal, The Ostara Project, Hard Bop Messengers and Kurt Elling; and more timeless music from Nancy Wilson, Somi, Blossom Dearie, Bilal, The RH Factor and many more. Come get lost in the music with me! ...
Hiromi, Ella Fitzgerald, Georgia Mancio & Alan Broadbent, Champian Fulton & Klas Lindquist, Deborah Silver, Johnny O'Neal & More
by Mary Foster Conklin
This broadcast celebrates the close of Jazz Appreciation Month with new releases from Deborah Silver, Hiromi, Ella Fitzgerald, Georgia Mancio & Alan Broadbent, Champian Fulton & Klas Lindquist and Johnny O'Neal, with birthday shoutouts to Kay Swift, Ella Fitzgerald, Ma Rainey, Ariane Racicot, Blossom Dearie and Kendra Shank, among others. Happy listening and please support the ...
Sullivan Fortner, Sasha Berliner, Herbie Hancock
by David Brown
This week on The Jazz Continuum, the spotlight turns to pianist and composer Sullivan Fortner, a dynamic presence in modern jazz. Known for his nuanced touch and bold improvisational voice, Fortner has made a mark through collaborations with vocalists Kurt Elling and Cécile McLorin Salvant, and through his acclaimed trio, solo, and duo recordings--including an intimate ...
Judy Wexler: No Wonder
by Pierre Giroux
Judy Wexler's release No Wonder is a portrait in vocal jazz artistry, underscored by thoughtful arrangements from pianist and arranger Jeff Colella and a luminous supporting cast of Los Angeles A-list musicians including multi-instrumentalists Danny Janklow, and Bob Sheppard, trumpeter Jay Jennings guitarist Larry Koonse, bassist Gabe Davis and drummer Steve Hass. The ...
Angela Verbrugge: Somewhere
by Katchie Cartwright
Based in Victoria, British Columbia, Angela Verbrugge keeps a busy schedule as a singer, touring in Canada and farther afield. In addition to performing, she writes songs--jazz songs, new standards--with lyrics that are engagingly personal and funny, containing the occasional acerbic twist. As a lyricist, she often speaks to the quotidian. Her texts are a perfect ...
Hannah Gill: Spooky Jazz. Vol. 2
by Kyle Simpler
In most cases, seasonal albums get shelved after the holiday passes, but Hannah Gill's Spooky Jazz Vol. 2 is an exception. Although it might appear to be a novelty record centered on Halloween-themed songs, the music here transcends the holiday, offering a collection of tunes enjoyable throughout the year. Although the selections ...
Jane Monheit, Alden Hellmuth, Hannah Gill, Marta Sanchez and Claire Martin New Releases & More
by Mary Foster Conklin
This broadcast includes new releases from Jane Monheit, Alden Hellmuth, Hannah Gill, Marta Sanchez and Claire Martin, with birthday shoutouts to Violeta Parra (Gracias a La Vida), Pam Fleming, Amy Cervini, Nancy Kelly, Nona Hendryx and honorable men Ed Cherry and Johnny O'Neal, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear. Happy listening ...
