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ABOUT HANK LEVY Hank came of age in the 1940s, when big bands crisscrossed the country playing one-nighters, and when people in Baltimore and other cities regularly went out dancing in nightclubs and ballrooms. There were many excellent bands in the area staffed by musicians in the armed forces and musicians and ideas circulated freely among these groups. Levy was part of this milieu (he attended the Navy School of Music during his three-year hitch) and took full advantage of it in his later career as a teacher, composer, and bandleader. A Baltimore native, Hank graduated from Baltimore City College, where he led his first band, then attended several colleges, including an unhappy year at the Peabody Conservatory
Elysian Fields, Zeitgeber, Kate Wyatt, Rin Seo Collective & more
by Marek J. Śmietański
Episode 119th of Jazz Crumbs wraps up the October releases. After the European chapter in episode 118th, we travel to the rest of the world. The sound is calmer and less experimental this time, with clear nods to tradition. There are plenty of albums by artists from outside the American mainstream--Canada, Cuba, South Africa, and several ...
James Danderfer, Michael Wolff, Fieldwork & more
by Marek J. Śmietański
Part two of our September jazz roundup continues in 117th episode--now venturing beyond Europe. Most of the highlights come from North America (the US and Canada are on fire), plus a few excellent releases from Australia, Japan, and Cuba (with a slight geographic stretch or two). Only two genuine debut albums in this episode, but one ...
Vincent Peirani, Flur, Le Maxiphone de Fred Pouget, RGG & more
by Marek J. Śmietański
116th episode is our September new releases roundup. After the summer break, so many exciting albums were released that we had to split it into two parts. In this part, we're diving deep into the heart of European jazz: spotlighting Poland, France, and Scandinavia, with standout international collaborations and standout albums from Germany, Italy, Belgium, and ...
Caelan Cardello, Bob Schlesinger, Cezariusz Gadzina Quartet & more
by Marek J. Śmietański
115th episode presents August's premieres. Carefully curated from a wealth of albums, because this is the only episode this month featuring the host. Expect a selection of impressive debuts (as many as seven), solid albums from American jazz musicians less well-known in Europe, two interesting Polish projects and a few international bands. The podcast is in ...
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by Marek J. Śmietański
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John Sturino, Sharon Mansur, Yotam Ben-Or Quartet & more
by Marek J. Śmietański
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by Marek J. Śmietański
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by Marek J. Śmietański
Our 111th episode showcases fresh releases from European artists, with a vibrant mix of tracks spotlighting Scandinavian jazz and a bold French presence. We also feature standout albums from Poland, including a notable archival gem, and Hungary, with a captivating new project. Podcast in Polish (Bemowo FM radio broadcast). Dive in and enjoy! Playlist ...
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by Marek J. Śmietański
Our 110th episode features new releases from various artists--it's annex to Spring 2025. So, Albums not mentioned until now, that reached me with a delay or that I previously overlooked. This selection is very international and very diverse, and by the way--very spring-like (meaning greenish). After all, diversity is a source of strength. Podcast in Polish ...
