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Eri Yamamoto

Since moving to the United States in 1995, Eri Yamamoto has established herself as one of jazz's most original and compelling pianists and composers. Jazz legend Herbie Hancock has said, “My hat’s off to her... already she’s found her own voice.”

During the past twenty-seven years, Eri has been sharing her uniquely lyrical and evocative music with listeners in New York City, throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Japan, Africa, Jamaica, and Australia; with appearances in concerts, clubs, and major festivals.

A Woman With A Purple Wig is Eri’s new release, and her fourteenth as a leader. This powerful music came out of her experiences as an Asian woman living in New York City during the pandemic. She felt compelled to write lyrics and sing for the first time. The New Yorker writes: “Purposeful songs….address racial and sexual discrimination, yet also step back to celebrate simple joys. Colors are Beautiful is as affirming as the title track is critical.” Filmmaker Aleksandra Szczepanowska was moved to create music videos of both songs. "A Woman With a Purple Wig," recently won the prize for best music video at the prestigious Big Apple Film Festival, Spring 2023.

Album

Root Causes

Label: Mahakala Music
Released: 2025
Track listing: We Went Finding; Riptide; Gamuts; Root Causes.

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Article: Album Review

Steve Hirsh: Root Causes

Read "Root Causes" reviewed by Mark Corroto


Although Steve Hirsh's name appears on the masthead of Root Causes, you might not immediately recognize it as a drummer-led recording. Unlike the unmistakable leadership of Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, and Tony Williams, Hirsh leads with subtlety, functioning more as a selfless, responsive collaborator than a dominant force. The album features a classic piano ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Fun With Ginetta And More

Read "Fun With Ginetta And More" reviewed by Bob Osborne


On this edition established musicians with impressive back catalogues are side by side with young players just starting out on their musical journeys. Add to the mix some previously unheard music from Roy Hargrove and the legendary Charlie Parker and the result is a mix encapsulating the past, present and future of the music.

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News: Festival

Elysium Furnace Works Kicks Off 2025 Season With A Solo Piano Festival, Beginning With Dave Burrell on Saturday, March 1 in Beacon, NY

Elysium Furnace Works Kicks Off 2025 Season With A Solo Piano Festival, Beginning With Dave Burrell on Saturday, March 1 in Beacon, NY

Elysium Furnace Works is proud the announce the initial concerts for its 2025 season. To kick off 2025, EFW will present its very first solo piano festival. On each Saturday in March this year, EFW will present five of the most brilliant pianists performing anywhere today. All five concerts as part of the EFW Solo Piano ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Dizzy, Eri Yamamoto, Cecil Payne

Read "Dizzy, Eri Yamamoto, Cecil Payne" reviewed by David Brown


This week, we'll check in with some late '60s, early '70s Dizzy Gillespie, then a set of new quartet and solo works from pianist Eri Yamamoto. Two new works from Blue Note records follow with an archival release pairing McCoy Tyner and Joe Henderson live at Slugs Saloon 1966 followed new music by the all-star collective ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Lou Donaldson, Roy Haynes RIP + New Releases

Read "Lou Donaldson, Roy Haynes RIP + New Releases" reviewed by David Brown


This week, we are celebrating two legends of the music who both recently passed. The soulful, bluesy saxophonist Mr. Lou Donaldson left us on November 9th at the age of 98, and one of the most recorded drummers in jazz history, Mr. Roy Haynes who passed on November 12 at the age of 99. Both of ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Music From Walia, Pardo, Hamilton, Webb And More

Read "New Music From Walia, Pardo, Hamilton, Webb And More" reviewed by Bob Osborne


2024 is proving to be a very busy year for new jazz releases. The seventeen new albums featured on this edition of World of Jazz demonstrate a healthy and developing jazz world where tradition and modernism share equally the goal of creating memorable listening experiences. Playlist Show Intro 00:00 Pritesh Walia “Finishing Up" from ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Ganavya, Alice Coltrane, CTI Summer Jazz

Read "Ganavya, Alice Coltrane, CTI Summer Jazz" reviewed by David Brown


This week, we jump to the summer of 1972 for selections from a live show at the Hollywood Bowl in California captured on a trio of LPs titled CTI Summer Jazz. The set features some of the greatest jazz funk players of the early 70s all on one stage. Then, our shows featured artist will be ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Jason Robinson, Sanchez / Guy / Lopez, Vehicle / Passenger & Jeff Lederer

Read "Jason Robinson, Sanchez / Guy / Lopez, Vehicle / Passenger & Jeff Lederer" reviewed by Maurice Hogue


Multi-reedist Jason Robinson's second volume of music composed in honor of his ancestors maintains the same power and emotion as the first and both albums are among the best releases of 2024. Fellow saxophonist Jeff Lederer's new Guilty! has a political slant, and it delivers a message that many of us are waiting to hear, while ...


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