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Charles McPherson

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For more than 60 years, saxophonist Charles McPherson has been one of the most expressive and highly regarded voices in jazz. His rich musical style, rooted in the blues and bebop, has influenced and inspired generations of musicians and listeners. McPherson was born in Joplin, MO, on July 24, 1939, and he developed a love for music at a young age. As a child, he began experimenting at the piano whenever one was available. He also attended summer concerts in Joplin that featured territory bands from the Midwest and Southwest. These concerts made a strong impression on McPherson, who was particularly enamored with the sound and shape of the saxophone. McPherson moved to Detroit in 1948 at age 9

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Article: Interview

Kahlil Childs and Jacob Hart: Two Young Stars Rise From Detroit

Read "Kahlil Childs and Jacob Hart: Two Young Stars Rise From Detroit" reviewed by Paul Rauch


The Detroit Jazz Festival is a huge draw. For fans, it is the largest free jazz event in the world, removing financial barriers and accommodating over 300,000 attendees over Labor Day weekend annually. Over four days, four stages present the best the jazz world has to offer and in the process, celebrates the great jazz history ...

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Article: Rising Stars

Meet Alto Saxophonist Erena Terakubo

Read "Meet Alto Saxophonist Erena Terakubo" reviewed by Sanford Josephson


For many years, trumpeter/educator Tiger Okoshi has been directing the Hokkaido Grove Jazz Camp during summers in Sapporo, Japan. At one of his first camps, he met a 12-year-old alto saxophonist named Erena Terakubo."She was shining, and she knew it," he recalled. “She was determined, driven, and already sounded like a young Charlie Parker."

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Have You Met Mr. Jones?

Read "Have You Met Mr. Jones?" reviewed by Patrick Burnette


At Mike's suggestion, today's podcast explores the truncated career of hard bop trumpeter Carmell Jones. We listen to four albums featuring the little-known musician and talk about the arc of his career, his work with running buddy Harold Land, and why he could'a been a hard-bop contender given the right circumstances.Playlist Discussion of Carmell ...

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Article: Album Review

Takuya Kuroda: Everyday

Read "Everyday" reviewed by Konstantin N. Rega


Kobe-born, Brooklyn-based trumpeter Takuya Kuroda continues to find his groove and expressive essence on Everyday. Through his inspired amalgamation of jazz, funk, hip-hop and neo-soul, this release exhibits an ability to think beyond the boring and basic, to see what lies ahead. These nine energized but balanced compositions are further heightened by various talented musicians including ...

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Reverence

Label: Smoke Sessions Records
Released: 2024
Track listing: The Surge; Blues for Lonnie in Three; Come Rain or Come Shine; Dynamic Duo; Old Folks; Ode to Barry.

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Jazz Advice: The Practical and the Profound, Part 2

Read "Jazz Advice: The Practical and the Profound, Part 2" reviewed by Monk Rowe


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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Bria Skonberg, Tomeka Reid, and Dafnis Prieto

Read "Bria Skonberg, Tomeka Reid, and Dafnis Prieto" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This show features recent releases by Bria Skonberg, Tomeka Reid, and Dafnis Prieto plus older music by Rob Mazurek, Jeff Hamilton, and Frank Kimbrough. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Danny Jonokuchi Big Band “South ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Steve Turre, Markus Howell, Neil Adler, April Varner and more

Read "Steve Turre, Markus Howell, Neil Adler, April Varner and more" reviewed by Benjamin Boddie


Today's Music--Right Now! ... Fantastic music by Steve Turre, Markus Howell, Neil Adler, April Varner, Zaccai Curtis, Etienne Charles, Conrad Herwig, Ben Patterson, Behn Gillece, Jon Gordon, Troy Roberts, Bobby Broom, Alexander Claffy, Kerry Politzer, Clarence Penn, Eric Alexander, Charles McPherson, Bill Frisell, Isrea Butler, Dave Bass and more. Playlist Steve Turre “Mr. Kenyatta" ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Conrad Herwig, Something Else, Etienne Charles, Josh Lawrence and more

Read "Conrad Herwig, Something Else, Etienne Charles, Josh Lawrence and more" reviewed by Benjamin Boddie


It's All About the Music ... Fantastic music by Conrad Herwig, Something Else, Etienne Charles, EYM Trio, Alexander Claffy, Fernando Huergo, Lauren Henderson, Zaccai Curtis, Josh Lawrence, Eric Alexander, Bobby Broom, Amina Figarova, Bill Frisell, Ray Obiedo, Troy Roberts, Karrin Allyson, Nick Finzer, Jeremy Pelt, Nicole Glover, Behn Gillece and more. Playlist Conrad Herwig ...


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