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The Progression of Rich Perry

by David Bixler
June 10, 2025

Tenor saxophonist Rich Perry might be most recognized from his long-term associations with both the Maria Schneider and Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, but where he truly shines is fronting his quartet with pianist Gary Versace, bassist Jay Anderson, and Vanguard band mate John Riley on drums and cymbals. In this episode of LINER NOTES we discuss the ...

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Adam Rudolph On Being

by David Bixler
June 7, 2025

Known for his many exploratory projects, percussionist Adam Rudolph's latest recording, Beingness, features saxophonist Dave Liebman and drummer Billy Hart. The music was recorded over two nights from a residency at New York City's Stone and captures three venerated musicians in selfless conversation. In this episode of LINER NOTES Adam shares insight into his creative process ...

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Out Late with Eric Reed

by David Bixler
April 29, 2025

Pianist Eric Reed calls on tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, trumpeter Nicholas Payton, bassist Peter Washington, and drummer Joe Farnsworth to join him on his new recording Out Late on Smoke Sessions Records. The record, which will be available on May 16, features seven originals that were intended to get this group of well-known musicians out of ...

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Confronting AI

by David Bixler
April 22, 2025

AI-labor saving tool or existential threat? On his new recording Server Farm, saxophonist and composer Jon Irabagon contemplates the potential threat and promise of this omni-present technology. For this recording Irabagon augments his regular quartet consisting of keyboardist Matt Mitchell, bassist Chris Lightcap, and percussionist Dan Weiss with violinist and vocalist Mazz Swift, trumpeter Peter Evans, ...

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Checking in with Allison Miller

by David Bixler
February 5, 2025

Drummer and composer Allison Miller begins 2025 with several diverse and exciting projects. Big and Lovely, a recording of her original music with the University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band was released on January 10. On February 2 at 3pm at the 92nd Street Y in NYC Allison will present Rivers In Our Veins, ...

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John Beasley: A Man of Many Hats

by David Bixler
January 15, 2025

2024 has been a productive year for LA-based pianist and composer John Beasley. He released three new recordings, two of which are up for GRAMMY awards. Nominated in the category of “Best Latin Jazz Album" is El Trio on Challenge Records which features bassist Jose Gola and drummer Horacio El Negro" Hernandez. The second nomination in ...

Album

The Langston Hughes Project vol. 1

By David Bixler

Label: Tiger Turn
Released: 2024
Track listing: 1 The Langston Hughes Project 40:27 2 Justice 7:52 3 Liars 7:32 4 End 5:55 5 Moan 5:14

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BEATitude

By David Bixler

Label: Tiger Turn
Released: 2024
Track listing: A Power Deferred; Balm; Hide Seek Find; Down/Up; Peace Prize; I Spy; Clement; Lost Hours? No.

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Wayne Escoffery: Alone!

by David Bixler
December 5, 2024

In the summer of 2023 saxophonist Wayne Escoffery found himself in Europe processing changes in his personal life while at the same time nursing a broken finger that prohibited him from playing his horn. He used this time of reflection to compose the music presented on his new record Alone on Smoke Sessions Records, which features ...

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Quincy Jones, David Bixler, Branford Marsalis & Ben Kono

by Joe Dimino
November 17, 2024

Welcome to the 880th episode of Neon Jazz, where we dive into a fresh journey of sound and talent. We kick things off with the gifted woodwinds player Ben Kono and his group, featuring music from his highly anticipated 2024 album Voyages. From there, we venture into the works of the late, great Bob Berg, who ...