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Frode Kjekstad Qrt: Stars Aligned
by Glenn Astarita
Talented Norwegian guitarist Frode Kjekstad discovered jazz in his early teens through the bebop genius of Charlie Parker and the refined touch of Joe Pass. He started formal jazz guitar studies at fifteen and moved to Oslo in 1994, where he immersed himself in the local scene and performed with legends like Johnny Griffin, Frank Foster, ...
Carolyn Trowbridge, Sonny Rollins, and Sun Ra
by Jerome Wilson
This wide-ranging program features music by Carolyn Trowbridge, Muhal Richard Abrams, Sonny Rollins, Doug Wamble, and Sun Ra.Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Sun Ra “Enlightenment" from Sound Sun Pleasure (Evidence) 00:51 Mark Masters Ensemble ...
Roy Brooks: The Free Slave
by Angelo Leonardi
Esistono molte ragioni per non farsi sfuggire questa splendida riedizione (anche in vinile dal master originale analogico). Primo: Il nome del batterista Roy Brooks resta ingiustamente dimenticato anche se gli unici raffronti possibili--musicalmente parlando--sono con Tony Williams ed Elvin Jones. Affetto da un disturbo bipolare Brooks fu spesso internato in case di cura e in carcere ...
Pat Metheny, George Coleman! Vocals from Jose James and Gregory Porter. Deep UK music and jazz-funk
by Andy Crowther
New music from around the world, including an 89 years young George Coleman. Lots of guitar this month, from elder statesman and upcoming stars. Free music from vocalist Jose James paying tribute to John Coltrane. A selection of recent vinyl digs, Brazilian vibes from Denmark, and UK jazz-funk legends, Shakatak. Playlist Attilio Zanchi Septet ...
Announcing March Line-up For Smoke Jazz Club Featuring Harold Mabern 90th Birthday Celebration, Fred Hersch Trio And More
Hailed as the “#1 Jazz Club in New York City (SecretNYC),” SMOKE Jazz Club today announced an exciting line-up for the month of March 2026. On what would’ve been Harold Mabern’s 90th birthday on March 20th, SMOKE presents a special five-night celebration (Mar 18-22) reuniting his stellar ensemble and releasing a newly remixed and remastered 10th ...
Richie Beirach: Indelible Memories and Thought-Provoking Reflections on a Life in Jazz, Part 1
by Victor L. Schermer
This two-part article was first published on All About Jazz on August 13, 2019. Part 1 | Part 2 Richie Beirach hovers somewhat mysteriously in the pantheon of the great modern jazz pianists. Some of the others in that category from his generation (coming up in the 1960s/'70s), like Herbie Hancock, Keith ...
Harold Mabern: Afro Blue (10th Anniversary Edition)
by Bridget A. Arnwine
Pianist Harold Mabern (1936-2019) was talented beyond measure. Though he never received the honor and distinction of the prestigious NEA Jazz Master designation, his music and the musicians who knew him tell a different story. That story unfolds beautifully throughout the 10th anniversary reissue of Mabern's 2015 recording, Afro Blue (Smoke Session Records). The newly remixed ...
Afro Blue
Album: Afro Blue (10th Anniversary Edition)
By Harold Mabern
Label: Smoke Sessions Records
Released: 2026
Duration: 5:47
Ken Hohman's Iconoclastic List of the Top 9 Jazz Recordings for 2025
by Ken Hohman
I feel like a few of my favorite jazz records over the past year were overlooked or didn't fare well with many jazz critics. But I filter through a heck of a lot of jazz each year in advance of my radio shows, so I feel justified in being quixotic or even setting the record straight ...
Caelan Cardello: Chapter One
by Pierre Giroux
Caelan Cardello's debut release, Chapter One, marks the emergence of a pianist and composer with a clear sense of purpose. Supporting Cardello on this journey are bassist Jonathon Muir-Cotton, drummer Domo Branch, and guest tenor saxophonist Chris Lewis; they draw deeply from the well of jazz tradition while shaping a distinctly modern voice. Cardello's program combines ...
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