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'Winner of the festival's piano competition last year, Staaf could have earned a small slot on the program on the strength of her technique alone. What stood out, though, were her compositions, particularly the fanciful "Merry Go Round," and her trio's fresh interpretation of Denzil Best's "45 Degree Angle," a Williams favorite.' - David Malitz, The Washington Post (review of the 2010 Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival opening night concert at the Kennedy Center). 'Next to take the stage was Carmen Staaf, winner of the 2009 Mary Lou Williams Pianist Competition. Performing with a trio, Staaf presented a mix of original compositions and pieces somehow related to Williams. For each, Staaf provided a detailed explanation of its origins, adding a heartfelt explanation of her respect for William's music and generosity of spirit. Equally sincere in her playing, Staaf delivered clearly articulated ideas, particularly on her own well-structured original compositions

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Fano Jazz by the Sea 2025

Read "Fano Jazz by the Sea 2025" reviewed by Libero Farnè


Fano Jazz by the Sea Varie sedi Fano 25--31 luglio 2025 Jazz for Kids, un Workshop sulla voce, un concerto all'alba, sedute in cui Yoga e jazz interagiscono, incontri letterari sotto la cupola geodetica, concerti nei cortili o dal balcone dell'Arco di Augusto... come sempre Fano Jazz by the Sea ha ...

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Merano Jazz Festival And Academy 2025

Read "Merano Jazz Festival And Academy 2025" reviewed by Giuseppe Segala


Merano Jazz Festival and Academy 2025 Varie sedi Merano 8-13 luglio 2025 Il jazz a Merano ha mostrato alcuni dei suoi molteplici volti. Quello dell'orgoglio, della denuncia sociale e della teatralità afroamericana intrisa di soul con il quartetto We Exist! guidato da Dee Dee Bridgewater. Quello eclettico, ricco di humor e ...

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Big Ears Festival 2025

Read "Big Ears Festival 2025" reviewed by Mark Sullivan


Big Ears Festival Knoxville, TN March 27-30, 2025 This year's festival again featured several spotlighted events (but none of them required special ticketing, as was tried last year). “Across the Horizon" was a series of concerts combining Americana and ambient music, curated by Bob Holmes and the band SUSS. “Age ...

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Birthday Shoutouts To Foremothers Jutta Hipp, Blanche Calloway Plus Carole King & More

Read "Birthday Shoutouts To Foremothers Jutta Hipp, Blanche Calloway Plus Carole King & More" reviewed by Mary Foster Conklin


This broadcast includes new releases from Nicole Zuraitis, Dave Potter and Monique Chao, with birthday shoutouts to foremothers Jutta Hipp (100!) Blanche Calloway (older sister of Cab Calloway) plus Carole King and Carmen Staaf. Happy listening and please support the station and the artists you hear. See them live, purchase their music so they can continue ...

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Allison Miller and Michelle Dorrance at 92NY

Read "Allison Miller and Michelle Dorrance at 92NY" reviewed by Paul Reynolds


Allison Miller and Michelle Dorrance 92NY “Rivers in Our Veins"New York, NY February 2, 2025 Jazz and tap have long been enthusiastic dance partners. With “Rivers in Our Veins," drummer and composer Allison Miller adds further art forms to the mix. The 80-minute piece celebrating America's waterways marries ...

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Meet Carmen Staaf

Read "Meet Carmen Staaf" reviewed by Cheryl K.


In this hour, an interview with pianist, educator, and Musical Director for NEA Jazz Master vocalist and actress Dee Dee Bridgewater, Carmen Staaf. Playlist Brian Molley Quartet with The Asin Langa Ensemble “Journeys In Hand In Hand" from Journeys (BGMM) 5:24 Alexa Torres “When the Wind Breaks the Chime" from IN SITU (Alexa Torres) ...

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Hodges: Front and Center: Vol. Two

Label: Outside in Music
Released: 2024
Track listing: Used To Be Duke; Wabash Blues; Back Beat; Big Smack; St. Louis Blues; Shady Side; Stompy Jones; The Star-Crossed Lovers.

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All Species Parade

Label: Royal Potato Family
Released: 2024
Track listing: Ornette Goes Home; Every Bear That Ever There Was; Jaroujiji; The Sea Also Rises; All Species Parade; Shutdown Stomp; House Of Flowers; The Cape; With Sea Lions; Nocturne For 2020.

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Kris Davis and Younee: Keys To The Eighty-Eights

Read "Kris Davis and Younee: Keys To The Eighty-Eights" reviewed by Doug Collette


The role of pianist has been crucial to the evolution of jazz throughout its history. To that end, Art Tatum, McCoy Tyner and Bill Evans have achieved iconic status over the decades and, in more recent years, Brad Mehldau and Fred Hersch have laid the groundwork for their own ascents to similarly hallowed positions, Meanwhile Diana ...


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