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Joe Darro: The Quintessence of Las Vegas
by Nicholas F. Mondello
Jazz pianist, vocalist, and Master entertainer, Joe Darro easily bests Wayne Newton as possessing the title of “Mr. Las Vegas." Now approaching 90, Darro has been as much of a fixture in Sin City as its iconic “Welcome" sign. Originally from Albany, New York and playing and vocalizing for almost eighty years, Darro has been behind ...
Interview: Jon De Lucia on the Brubeck Octet
With World War II over at the end of August 1945, Dave Brubeck returned home from Europe and was discharged from the Army. He returned to California and immediately began studying at Mills College with Darius Milhaud, the famed French modern-classical composer and conductor who had a great reverence for jazz. That year, Milhaud (above) asked ...
Benny Jones: Jazz History & More
by Thomas Cole
I was born and raised in the 6th Ward, which is called Tremé these days but these days I live near the Fairgrounds. My father was in the Eureka Brass Band and was very good friends with bot the Humphrey brothers--Willie and Percy. They had all played in different bands together as well as at Preservation ...
Jahari Stampley: Winner of The 2023 Herbie Hancock Institute Competition
by Hrayr Attarian
Chicago-based pianist Jahari Stampley is a prodigious talent who has won, among other accolades, the prestigious Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz International Piano Competition. Born into a musical family (his mother D'Erania is an innovative multi-instrumentalist and educator), Stampley took up music at age 10. His self-released 2023 debut Still Listening features several up-and-coming young talents ...
Meilana Gillard: Adventures In Sound
by Ian Patterson
To nurture a sound on one's instrument--a personal voice--that is instantly recognizable, is not necessarily easy. It can be especially hard if following in a line of historical heavy hitters. Meilana Gillard, the Ohio-raised, Northern Ireland-based tenor saxophonist has been compared to Johnny Hodges, Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon, Coleman Hawkins, Joe Lovano and Branford ...
Giulia Cianca: la parola all'improvvisazione
by Neri Pollastri
La giovane cantante romana Giulia Cianca è comparsa quasi all'improvviso sulla scena jazzistica registrando in un paio d'anni diversi lavori per la New Ethic Society, un'associazione con finalità artistiche e culturali, ma anche sociali e politiche, promossa da Marco Colonna. In quei lavori la cantante ha messo in luce uno stile davvero molto personale e non ...
Olivier Samouillan: A Journey Through Jazz History, From Swing to Bebop and Beyond
by Nenad Georgievski
In the world of music, few journeys are as enriching and eclectic as that of Olivier Samouillan. Born in 1976 in the vibrant city of Toulouse, Samouillan has carved a path through the realms of jazz, classical and beyond, leaving an indelible mark on each genre he touches. From his formative years at the Conservatory of ...
Yogev Shetrit: A Jazz Journey Through Diverse Traditions
by Anastasia Bogomolets
In the vibrant world of jazz, Yogev Shetrit, a drummer and composer from Israel, stands out as a multifaceted artist, seamlessly blending diverse influences to create music that captivates audiences worldwide. From his early fascination with rhythm to his deep-rooted connection to Moroccan tradition, Shetrit's musical journey is as rich and dynamic as the melodies he ...
McCoy Mrubata: The Doyen of South African Jazz
by Harry S. Pariser
At 64, McCoy Mrubata is a commanding presence on the South African jazz scene. A Cape Town native who now resides in Johannesburg along with his wife and four children, Mrubata has won many awards and accolades in his native country, including a lifetime achievement award. Yet, Mrubata remains a lesser known figure in the US. ...
Jon Burlingame on Peter Gunn
In the late 1950s, millions of Americans were undergoing a midlife crisis. From their perspective, rock 'n' roll had turned their kids into teenage adversaries who took all of their hard work during World War II and the post-war years for granted. As baby boomers aged and the culture began shifting to a younger demographic, many ...
