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News: Recording

Joanie Pallatto Announces Accidental Melody CD Release Party At Green Mill

Joanie Pallatto Announces Accidental Melody CD Release Party At Green Mill

Southport Records is proud to announce a celebration of the release of Award winning singer/songwriter, Joanie Pallatto's newest recording “Accidental Melody," with a party at the well known Chicago nightclub, The Green Mill Jazz Club. Sunday, June 11th. 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00, Available at the Door. Green Mill Jazz Club 4802 N Broadway ...

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Article: Chats with Cats

The Jazz Critic: Neil Tesser

Read "The Jazz Critic: Neil Tesser" reviewed by B.D. Lenz


For as long as there has been art and artists there have been critics to give their opinions about their work. There is even that famous joke about everyone having an opinion. But, clearly, some opinions are more informed than others and when it comes to being a competent jazz critic one needs to have a ...

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Article: Interview

Ken Vandermark: Returning To The Road With A New Band And New Energy

Read "Ken Vandermark: Returning To The Road With A New Band And New Energy" reviewed by John Chacona


For three decades, Ken Vandermark has criss-crossed the globe as one of music's most restless and exploratory improvisors. Yet as he embarked on a tour in Spring 2023, his improvisatory skills were put to the test--not as a musician, but as a bandleader and organizer. He assembled a new band, Edition 55, that includes ...

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News: Recording

Chicago-Based Saxphonist Michael Hudson-Casanova Releases 'Animus'

Chicago-Based Saxphonist Michael Hudson-Casanova Releases 'Animus'

Saxophonist Michael Hudson-Casanova is releasing his sophomore album with his first Chicago-based band on March 2, 2023. The release show will take place at Hungry Brain Chicago (2319 W. Belmont Ave) on March 3rd. Animus will be available on digital, CD, and limited edition vinyl formats. Hudson-Casanova composed an entirely new book of music for his ...

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News: Recording

Bite-Sized Cinematic Chunks Of Jazz, Funk, And Hip-Hop

Bite-Sized Cinematic Chunks Of Jazz, Funk, And Hip-Hop

Rewind back to 1973. Then fast forward to 2036. Then rewind back to 1982. Then fast forward ahead to 2009. Then rewind back to 1991. Then come home to 2023. Then go back to the first track of Alan Goldsher's latest musical collage, “A Soundtrack in Search of a Movie," and do it all again. On ...

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News: Recording

Chicago Trumpeter & Composer Markus Rutz announces new album 'Storybook'

Chicago Trumpeter & Composer Markus Rutz announces new album 'Storybook'

JMARQ Records is pleased to announce the February 17, 2023 release of Storybook, celebrated trumpeter and composer Markus Rutz’ sixth studio release as a bandleader. Fresh off the heels of the release of his critically acclaimed albums Blueprints – Figure One, Blueprints – Figure Two, and One Saturday in September, Rutz’ new innovative work takes listeners on a musical journey from past to present, ...

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News: Music Industry

Chicago-Based Trumpeter & Composer Markus Rutz Launches New Website

Chicago-Based Trumpeter & Composer Markus Rutz Launches New Website

Just this autumn I've refined my website and am very happy about the newest version. It's easy to peruse the content within the pages and some more features have been added. One feature available is a share button. For any tune or album that you may enjoy, the option to send a link directly to any ...

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Article: Interview

Ramsey Lewis: Life is Good

Read "Ramsey Lewis: Life is Good" reviewed by Jacob Blickenstaff


Some jazz aficionados might characterize pianist Ramsey Lewis' music as a gateway into more serious jazz, as if popular Lewis albums like The In Crowd (Verve, 1965) were meant to lead novice listeners to saxophonist Ornette Coleman's The Shape of Jazz to Come (Atlantic, 1959). But Lewis' commercial successes should not be viewed as a liability ...

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News: Recording

Southport Records Announces The Release Of George Freeman's 'Everybody Say Yeah!'

Southport Records Announces The Release Of George Freeman's 'Everybody Say Yeah!'

In celebration of guitar legend George Freeman’s 95th birthday on April 10, 2022, Southport Records is pleased to announce the release of Everybody Say Yeah!, a new compilation of recordings documenting 26 years of Freeman’s music from our “Real Jazz Made in Chicago" catalog. Eleven of the fourteen songs are Freeman's originals including a new recording ...

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News: Recording

AVG Records Announces New Album Release 'Transcendence' From Jazz Flutist, Michael Mason

AVG Records Announces New Album Release 'Transcendence' From Jazz Flutist, Michael Mason

AVG Records is proud to announce the new release from critically acclaimed Jazz Flutist, Michael Mason, Transcendence Transcendence is a nine song compilation of jazz/world fusion/rock original composed/arranged/orchestrated and performed by Mason, with his long time band of gifted musicians. From upbeat guitar riffs on “Joy” to the worldly “Night Skies” with the usage of multiple ...


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