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Eddie Gomez

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Eddie“ Gomez (born October 4, 1944) is a jazz bassist. He was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico; he emigrated with his family at a young age to the United States and grew up in New York. He started on double bass in the New York City school system at the age of eleven and at age thirteen went to the New York City High School of Music and Art. He went on to study with Fred Zimmerman. He played in the Marshall Brown-led Newport Festival Youth Band from 1959 to 1961, and was later educated at Juilliard. His impressive resumé includes performances with jazz giants such as Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Bill Evans, Gerry Mulligan, Benny Goodman, Buck Clayton, Marian McPartland, Paul Bley, Wayne Shorter, Jeremy Steig, Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams, Chick Corea and Carli Muñoz

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

David Becker, Paul Wertico and Tuxedo Man

Read "David Becker, Paul Wertico and Tuxedo Man" reviewed by Colin Muirhead


Special guests David Becker and Paul Wertico talk about their new album Tuxedo Man. Featuring tracks from that album, plus music by David Becker, the Pat Metheny Group, Bill Bruford with Ralph Towner and Eddie Gomez, and Joe Steels. Playlist David Becker & Paul Wertico “Interview, part 1" from () 00:00 David Becker & ...

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News: Obituary

Ralph Towner, 1940-2026

Ralph Towner, 1940-2026

Ralph Towner, guitarist of unique sensibility, writer of highly original compositions, and an ECM artist for more than fifty years, has died, aged 85. Towner, who once described himself as an improvising “raconteur of the abstract” was born into a musical family in the small town of Chehalis, Washington. He started playing music at the age ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Classics from Bud Powell and others, new music from Joel Ross and others

Read "Classics from Bud Powell and others, new music from Joel Ross and others" reviewed by David W. Daniels


Classic artists include Bud Powell, Trudy Pitts, Jackie McLean and others. Recently released music from Oscar Laven, Ron Carter, Kenny Dorham, and others. Recognizing this week's birthdays including William Parker, Max Roach, Mike Stern, and Dave Weckl.Playlist Chick Corea with Eddie Gomez and Paul Motian “Off The Cuff" from Further Explorations (Concord Jazz) 00:00 ...

Album

Stargazer

Label: Sunnyside Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Stargazer; Free at Last; Southern Belle; Love's Endless Spin; Monday; Silence Afternoon; Queen of Light

Album

Falling From Earth

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2025
Track listing: Easy Offramp; Wing and a Prayer; Bait Tone Blues; Brush Stroke; Common Ground; Left Field; Suspone; But What Do You Want to Play; A Child is Born; Quien Es; It’s Alright Ma (I’m Only Bleeding).

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Article: Album Review

Bob Schlesinger: Falling From Earth

Read "Falling From Earth" reviewed by Joshua Weiner


Many a music project was derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but Colorado-based pianist, composer, and educator Bob Schlesinger's Falling From Earth (Self-Produced, 2025) has had a longer gestation and more interesting rebirth than most. With funding from the Pathways to Jazz fund, part of the Boulder County Arts Alliance, Schelsinger initially planned for his first release ...

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Article: Album Review

WDR Big Band featuring John Goldsby and Bob Mintzer: Big Band Bass

Read "Big Band Bass" reviewed by Artur Moral


What better way to bid farewell to a long, fruitful relationship than with a mutual gift? That is the decision John Goldsby and the extraordinary WDR Big Band made after 30 years of intense collaboration. Extended partnerships are perhaps not too frequent in today's jazz landscape, even in the more conducive orchestral realm: well-known are the ...

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Article: Journey into Jazz

Record Store Day Black Friday 2025 Jazz Releases

Read "Record Store Day Black Friday 2025 Jazz Releases" reviewed by Kyle Simpler


Although the main Record Store Day event occurs every year in April, the Black Friday drop gives record collectors a chance to find some one-of-a-kind releases to wrap up the year. The list always features music from a wide range of genres, and, of course, there are plenty of jazz releases available. However, these are limited-edition ...

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Article: Play This!

RIP Jack DeJohnette

Read "RIP Jack DeJohnette" reviewed by Frank Housh


The great Jack DeJohnette passed away on October 26, 2025. His epic career is matched only by Miles Davis, whom DeJohnette began playing with in 1969 and later introduced to fusion in 1999's Bitches Brew (Sony Records, 1970). He played with everybody, from Miles to Pat Metheny. One of my favorites was his work ...


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