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Article: Year in Review

Geno Thackara's Favorite Jazz Albums of 2024

Read "Geno Thackara's Favorite Jazz Albums of 2024" reviewed by Geno Thackara


The year has unfortunately not allowed for reviewing anything near as much as I'd hoped, but the lack of coverage certainly does not mean a lack of quality--as always, there are some picks that just keep finding their way back to my speakers again and again. I'll add a quick honorable mention for Ultraviolet's Ripples and ...

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Article: Year in Review

I dischi del 2024 secondo Angelo Leonardi

Read "I dischi del 2024 secondo Angelo Leonardi" reviewed by Angelo Leonardi


Indico i dischi (sia italiani che stranieri) che ho più apprezzato e soprattutto amato nel 2024. Quelli che più mi hanno arricchito e appassionato, quelli che mi sono ritrovato a riascoltare spesso. Tra il primo indicato e l'ultimo non c'è un ordine di valore, ma solo alfabetico. Non so quanto sia possibile dividere la valutazione “professionale" ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Waiting and Waiting for Gardot

Read "Waiting and Waiting for Gardot" reviewed by Patrick Burnette


A couple of releases exploring older repertoire, an out-ish excursion that goes all over the map, a young woman singer with our time on her hands. Yep, it's a classic mixed bag courtesy of eclectic Mike, with the bastardy mostly courtesy of Pat.Playlist Discussion of Micah Thomas' album Mountains (Artwork) 3:41 Discussion of Warren ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Leo Genovese, Josephine Davies, Antonio Faraò, Brian Landrus & More

Read "Leo Genovese, Josephine Davies, Antonio Faraò, Brian Landrus & More" reviewed by Ludovico Granvassu


The prolific Argentinean pianist Leo Genovese, and various tributes to Shetland, but also to masters including McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, Duke Ellington and Bud Powell) are at the heart of this playlist.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Josephine Davies “Up Helly Aa" Satori: Weatherwards ...

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Article: Album Review

Brian Landrus: Plays Ellington & Strayhorn

Read "Plays Ellington & Strayhorn" reviewed by Angelo Leonardi


In questo nuovo album, Brian Landrus esalta la magniloquenza della sua timbrica grave con l'ampia gamma di strumenti che usa: non solo i prediletti sax baritono e clarinetto basso ma sax basso, flauto basso, flauto contralto, clarinetto contralto, ottavino e vari altri. La scelta del celeberrimo songbook di Duke Ellington e Billy Strayhorn è piuttosto ...

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Article: Album Review

Brian Landrus: Plays Ellington & Strayhorn

Read "Plays Ellington & Strayhorn" reviewed by Jack Bowers


When gathering material for a new recording, one time-honored rule of thumb is that it is hard to stray too far off course when revisiting the musical handiwork of renowned composer Duke Ellington and/or the Duke's virtuosic alter ego, Billy Strayhorn--even if one chooses to lead with an Ellington theme as relatively unknown as “Agra" from ...

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Agra

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Label: Palmetto Records
Released: 2024
Duration: 2:47

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Tracy Yang, Taylor Kelly, Quatuor Bozzini with junctQín keyboard collective and James McGowan

Read "Tracy Yang, Taylor Kelly, Quatuor Bozzini with junctQín keyboard collective and James McGowan" reviewed by Cheryl K.


During this week's two-hour program of jazz and improvised music, new music from composer and bandleader Tracy Yang, pianist/composer Satoko Fujii and trumpeter /composer Natsuki Tamura, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Taylor Kelly, Quatuor Bozzini with junctQín keyboard collective, the trio Tarbaby, and pianist James McGowan and his Ensemble. Playlist Duke Ellington “Wanderlust" from Duke Ellington ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Christopher Zuar, Kenny Barron, and Andrea Wolper

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This episode features a wide variety of approaches, such as large ensemble jazz from Christopher Zuar and Eberhard Weber, small group work from Kenny Barron and Artemis, and vocals from Andrea Wolper and Tiziana Ghiglioni. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Tradition And Innovation

Read "Tradition And Innovation" reviewed by Bob Osborne


The roots of jazz are firmly embedded in African culture. From that tradition, the music has expanded and been absorbed by other cultures and countries. From its birth in the USA, the music has grown to embrace the world and in doing so has developed in new and exciting ways. This show features all new innovative ...


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