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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
Fabia Mantwill Orchestra, Vincent Meissner Trio, Joe Farnsworth & more
by Marek J. Śmietański
The 114th episode focuses on July's new releases. It features several international bands, three albums from Poland, a solid dose of American jazz, and a touch of jazz from Germany and Norway. Notably, there is no shortage of exciting debuts. Musically, it is mainly contemporary jazz and post-bop, but with plenty of variety. Podcast in Polish ...
John Sturino, Sharon Mansur, Yotam Ben-Or Quartet & more
by Marek J. Śmietański
The 113th episode is the only edition of the program dedicated to jazz premieres from June (but only because of out concert travel). It features a highly international lineup. Expect plenty of traditional jazz with a modern twist, rooted in a bop approach, alongside some unique ensemble configurations and jazz infused with rock influences. Podcast in ...
Yonglee & the DOLTANG, Premazzi / Nasser Quartet, Joshua Banks & More
by Marek J. Śmietański
This 112th episode presents the second installment of our review of May's jazz premieres. Explore recordings by artists from around the world, with a special focus on international collaborations. Prepare for an exciting mix of bebop and a touch of jazz-rock, showcasing three intriguing large-scale ensembles and only 2.5 trios (we'll clarify the 'half' before track ...
Adrien Brandeis, Briotrio, The Action 4S & More
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 ...
Anouar Brahem, Chris Gall, José Luiz Martins & More
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 ...
Gerald Clayton, l'Oumigmag, Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol, Triology & more
by Marek J. Śmietański
Our 109th episode features new releases from North American artists. That's a rather traditional set with many inspirations from the '50s and '60s. It's nice to hear how young musicians treat tradition with respect, while also introducing a lot of fresh, creative ideas. Most of the material comes from the US, with a few Canadian albums ...
Alex Zethson, Maria Manousaki, Simona de Rosa & more
by Marek J. Śmietański
Our 108th episode features new releases from European artists (with a small annex to March 2025). The broadcast is dominated by Scandinavian jazz, as many as half of the selected albums were recorded by artists from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. But that's not all, as there will also be tracks from albums released by musicians ...
Cassio Vianna Jazz Orchestra: Vida
by Jack Bowers
As you can't always describe a book by its cover, neither can you invariably pinpoint with accuracy a jazz ensemble's locale by its name alone. The Cassio Vianna Jazz Orchestra, to choose a random example, is not from Italy--nor from anywhere else in Europe. Although born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Cassio Vianna has lived in ...
Tobias Hoffmann Jazz Orchestra: Conspiracy
by Jack Bowers
While listening to Conspiracy, German-born composer-arranger Tobias Hoffmann's second album, the thought arose that “Stan Kenton would have loved this." Like Kenton, Hoffmann is an explorer who approaches music from a cerebral point of view but never overlooks the need to swing and to keep an audience engaged by varying the tone, tempo and color of ...
