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Albert Tootie Heath, Nick Finzer, Noah Haidu & Matthew Whitaker

by Joe Dimino
April 21, 2024

We kick off the 851st Episode of Neon Jazz with the brilliance and prowess of pianist Matthew Whitaker and music from his forthcoming album. From there, we get into a host of tunes from the Kandace Springs, Rachel Z, Dave Bass, Queen Esther, Leigh Pilzer and Noah Haidu. Talented singer Hyeonseon Baek makes his debut on ...

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West 4th St

Featuring the music of Hyeonseon Baek
Duration: 4:10
February 26, 2024

"West 4th St" is the first single from the upcoming album, Longing, from South Korean, New York-based vocalist Hyeon Seon Baek. The lyrics are in Korean and English and tell the story of how the intense Jazz scene influenced him in New York City. The title is the name of the street where the jazziest neighborhood in the world is, and he lives. With Kevin Hays (piano), Linda May Han Oh (bass), Jochen Rueckert (drums) and Lucas Pino (tenor saxophone).

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West 4th St

February 22, 2024

Album: Longing
By Hyeonseon Baek
Label: You&Me Music
Released: 2024
Duration: 04:03

Musician

Hyeonseon Baek

Born: December 30, 1991

Hyeonseon Baek is a Korean-born, New York-based jazz vocalist, composer, and educator. A graduate of the New England Conservatory, he has performed at venues including Birdland Jazz Club and Pangea NYC. His debut album, Longing (2024), features Kevin Hays, Linda May Han Oh, Jochen Rueckert, and Lucas Pino, and received a four-star review from All About Jazz and recognition among Jazz Weekly’s Top 10 Albums of the Year. Baek is a recipient of grants from the New York State Council on the Arts and the Queens Arts Fund.