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Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Releases Plus Birthday Celebrations for Ella Fitzgerald, Blossom Dearie & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
May 8, 2023

This broadcast includes new releases from the JOI (Jazz Outreach Initiative) Jazz Orchestra, Luis Russell and Grace Garland, plus birthday shoutouts to Blossom Dearie, Ma Rainey, Rebecca Martin, Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald, among others. Thanks for listening and please support the artists you hear by seeing them live and online. Purchase their music so they ...

Article: Profile

Blue Note Tokyo: Still Holds Praise From Jazz Musicians & Fans Alike

by Doug Hall
February 4, 2023

Opened in 1988, the Blue Note Tokyo nightclub has a long-established history of providing top-tier jazz performances and holds a special place in the veins of many renown jazz artists. Over several decades, the A-list of jazz performances include Sarah Vaughan, Oscar Peterson, Tony Bennett, Chick Corea, Stan Getz, McCoy Tyner, Dizzy Gillespie, Joe ...

Album

Things Happen That Way

By Dr. John

Label: Rounder Records
Released: 2022
Track listing: Funny How Time Slips Away; Ramblin' Man; Gimme That Old Time Religion; I Walk On Guilded Splinters; I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry; End Of The Line; Holy Water; Sleeping Dogs Best Left Alone; Give Myself A Good Talkin' To; Guess Things Happen That Way.

Article: Year in Review

2022: The Year in Jazz

by Ken Franckling
December 29, 2022

Current events impacted the jazz world in significant ways throughout 2022. In its third year, the coronavirus pandemic continued to lurk in some settings, while others recovered in robust fashion. Russia's war on Ukraine was felt by musicians and triggered an outpouring of support for its victims. Initiatives to ensure greater equity in jazz advanced. The ...

Article: Album Review

Doug Munro: Putt Lake Toodleloo

Read "Putt Lake Toodleloo" reviewed by Mike Jurkovic

by Mike Jurkovic
November 25, 2022

In unsettled and unsettling times, it is a relief to know that Putt Lake Toodleloo is within easy reach. Its humble stance, breezy accessibility and easy familiarity serve as a respite from the dark anxious winds that gather. Two-time Grammy nominee and NAIRD award winner, guitarist/educator/composer/author Doug Munro, who founded the Purchase College Jazz ...

Article: Album Review

Dr John: Things Happen That Way

Read "Things Happen That Way" reviewed by Chris May

by Chris May
October 4, 2022

Interviewing the late Dr John aka The Night Tripper aka Dr John Creaux aka Mac Rebennack was a pleasure. Witty, erudite and b.s. free, he was reliably good copy. On one occasion he was an hour late and obviously, totally and spectacularly off his face. “If I nod out," he said, “kick me on the shin." ...

Article: Live Review

Tedeschi Trucks Band At Red Rocks

by Geoff Anderson
August 12, 2022

Tedeschi Trucks Band Red Rocks Denver, CO July 29-30, 2022 The international COVID lockdown was a burden on everybody. Musicians were especially hard hit with no ability to play live and sing for their supper. Many hunkered down and, after some time processing the initial shock of it all, got to ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Kalia Vandever, Binker Golding, Miles Davis, Alex Sipiagin & More New Releases

by Ludovico Granvassu
May 21, 2022

The spotlight on emerging trombonist Kalia Vandever, Binker Golding midwestern fantasies, a version of “Bitches Brew" (the song) from before Bitches Brew (the album), and much more in this set.Happy listening!PlaylistBen Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Ghost Funk Orchestra, Ben Pirani “Can't Get Out Your Own ...

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Article: Interview

Tom "Bones" Malone: Amazing Career That's One In A Million, Part 2

by Matthew Alec
May 20, 2022

Part 1 | Part 2 World-famous trombonist and multi-instrumentalist Tom “Bones" Malone talks about his incredible career spanning Saturday Night Live, The Blues Brothers, Gil Evans, Frank Zappa, Blood, Sweat, & Tears, The Brecker Brothers, David Sanborn, Late Show with David Letterman, and so much more with All About Jazz contributor and saxophonist Matthew ...

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Article: Interview