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Article: Year in Review

Richard J Salvucci's Best Jazz Albums Of 2024

Read "Richard J Salvucci's Best Jazz Albums Of 2024" reviewed by Richard J Salvucci

by Richard J Salvucci

Bandleader Glenn Miller would introduce a part of his 1930s radio broadcast with the phrase “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." If you review enough classic vinyl rereleases, you get plenty of something old. The new here is obvious and a joy to hear. Only problem is that it will be 2025 before making ...

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Article: Album Review

Emily Remler: Cookin' at the Queens: Live in Las Vegas 1984 & 1988

Read "Cookin' at the Queens: Live in Las Vegas 1984 & 1988" reviewed by Jack Kenny

by Jack Kenny

"And death shall have no dominion," wrote Dylan Thomas. To prove the truth of the poet's assertion, Zev Feldman has found and promoted this beautiful album, bringing the talent and creativity of Emily Remler back to life. It is easy to see why Feldman says that for him this is an important project. All of Feldman's ...

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Article: Album Review

Brian Landrus: Plays Ellington & Strayhorn

Read "Plays Ellington & Strayhorn" reviewed by Angelo Leonardi

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

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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Article: Chats with Cats

The Label Head: Nils Winther

Read "The Label Head: Nils Winther" reviewed by B.D. Lenz

by B.D. Lenz

Talk to anyone from around the jazz business and they'll all tell you the same thing, there is no shortage of it. There is plenty of great music being made by plenty of great musicians. In fact, the supply is probably outpacing the demand. And yet independent jazz labels are having a tough time. Do they ...

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Article: Album Review

Gil Evans Remembered: Gil Evans Remembered (Live At The Cutting Room, NYC)

Read "Gil Evans Remembered (Live At The Cutting Room, NYC)" reviewed by Jack Kenny

by Jack Kenny

Few people have a better right to remember Gil Evans than these musicians. The serrated wail of this band enraptured, touched and torched the listeners. It is easy to see why musicians from the Monday Night Band would want to play, creating under Evans' beatific musical vision. It must have been inspiring. Most of the musicians ...

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Song of the Day

Agra

Album: Plays Ellington & Strayhorn
By Brian Landrus
Label: Palmetto Records
Released: 2024
Duration: 2:47

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Article: Album Review

Dave Stryker: Groove Street

Read "Groove Street" reviewed by Richard J Salvucci

by Richard J Salvucci

This is a throwback recording, but in a very good way. Time was someone could get in a car on a weekend morning, roll the window down, turn the FM up and drive to a happy place. It really did not matter much where: the music got you there because it was just that kind of ...

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Article: Building a Jazz Library

Saxophone Meets Guitar: The Dynamic Duo of Jazz

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by Robert Middleton

Imagine a smoky jazz club where the deep, soulful wail of a saxophone weaves effortlessly with the nimble, melodic lines of a guitar. This rare instrumental combination is a hidden gem in the world of jazz that deserves more attention. Jazz is not just a genre--it is a universe with galaxies of swing, bebop, ...

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Article: Live Review

Umbria Jazz Festival 2024

Read "Umbria Jazz Festival 2024" reviewed by Giulia Bianchi

by Giulia Bianchi

Umbria Jazz FestivalVarious VenuePerugia, Italy July 14-20, 2024 Nestled in the picturesque city of Perugia, Umbria Jazz has become renowned for showcasing extraordinary talent and musicianship. For more than 50 years, the festival has preserved its vibrant spirit and tradition of hosting historic performances by some of jazz's most iconic figures, ...


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