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News: Music Industry

José Ignacio Santos: Crafting Melodies Beyond Borders

February 20, 2025

In the vibrant tapestry of contemporary classical and jazz music, few figures shine as brightly as Jose Ignacio Santos , a 31-year-old woodwind virtuoso from the Dominican Republic. As chronicled here by Laura D. Recio, Santos’s musical journey is a testament to talent, perseverance, and the transcendent power of curiosity. A self-taught prodigy hailing from the ...

News: Recording

Domus Solis: A Musical Journey From Classical Music To Jazz

August 17, 2024

Music supports global communications and surpasses limitations, and few genres illustrate this better than classical music and jazz. Both have rich histories and specific characteristics, yet they share a profound ability to stimulate emotion and tell stories. The album Domus Solis written and produced by Taras Kutsenko and Alex Sino artistically bridges the traditions of joy ...

News: Event

Celebrate Jazz Night Thursdays at Pub 52 with a Special Birthday Performance by Damian J Project for Jeannette Pina of South Florida Jazz List

June 30, 2024

Pub 52 Gastropub + Kitchen is thrilled to announce a special Jazz Night Thursdays event on July 18th, 2024, featuring a live performance by the renowned Damian J Project, in celebration of Jeannette Pina's birthday from South Florida Jazz List. The event promises to be an unforgettable evening of music, food, and drink specials, starting at ...

News: Recording

A New Live Digital Album Release By Drummer Billie Davies

June 29, 2024

A New Digital Album Release by Billie Davies. On Hollywood Boulevard—Live at The Mint in New Orleans To be released through ReverbNation and Bandcamp on August 8, 2024. About On Hollywood Boulevard On Hollywood Boulevard came about while Billie Davies still lived at The Historic Hillview in Hollywood, Los Angeles. She lived there for ...

News: Award / Grant

A Final Ode To Camilo Valencia: The Video 'Made In Miami' Marks A Legacy

May 22, 2024

The “Made in Miami” video (see below) not only showcases the rich musical heritage of Miami but also holds a special place in the hearts of Latin music enthusiasts as it is from the 2-time Latin Grammy Award-winning album. The official video, featuring Milton Salcedo on the piano, is a visual and auditory feast. It opens ...

Article: Play This!

Roxana Amed: A Prayer

by John Chacona
May 19, 2024

The U.S. recording career of Argentine-born vocalist Roxana Amed is a study in the frustration that assumptions about genre can create. Both 2021's Ontology and the following year's Unánime, released by Sony Music, were nominated for Latin Grammy Awards. That was well-deserved, yet these were also among the best jazz vocal recordings of those years. Her ...

News: Recording

Brazilian Group O Som Do Jazz Releases 'Aberto'

May 4, 2024

Aberto is the fourth recording by Brazilian group O Som Do Jazz, based in the Tampa Bay area. On the Isospin Lab label, the title means “open” in Portuguese. With members from Brazil, Colombia, Puerto Rico and the U.S., the group has been performing for over fifteen years in Florida and has backed visiting Brazilian artists ...

News: Event

Pub 52 Gastropub & Kitchen In South Miami Presents Jazz Thursdays: An Unforgettable Night Of Melodies And Rhythms

February 29, 2024

Pub 52 Gastropub + Kitchen in South Miami, the premier destination for live music and entertainment, is thrilled to announce the launch of Jazz Thursdays, a weekly event that will captivate music enthusiasts and jazz aficionados alike. Every Thursday, Pub 52 Gastropub & Kitchen in South Miami will transform into a haven for soulful tunes, featuring ...

News: Event

Charlotte County Jazz Society Presents Jazz Jam In Honor Of Ken Franckling at The Grill At 1951 on Saturday, February 24, 2024

January 21, 2024

ALL MUSICIANS WELCOMED OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The Grill At 1951 1951 Tamiami Trail Port Charlotte, FL 33948 (941) 255-0994 Come enjoy the celebration, Bring your instrument to sit in and play a tune to honor Ken. There will be an open mic time for sharing stories and memories. Ken Franckling was ...

Article: Liner Notes

Brian Lynch: Con Clave Vol.2

by C. Andrew Hovan
January 4, 2024

The jazz musician's road to success and sustainability is a rocky one, marked with more than its share of ups and downs. Becoming the norm as of late, those with the strongest staying power have increased their flexibility by becoming more diverse in their efforts. The affect is thus twofold-providing an income to pay the rent, ...