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2023 American Pianists Awards
by Mark Sullivan
2023 American Pianists Awards Indianapolis, Indiana April 20-22, 2023 The mission of the American Pianists Association is “to discover, promote and advance the careers of young, American, world-class jazz and classical pianists." One of the major activities in that mission is the bi-annual competitions run by the Association, alternating classical and jazz ...
Steve Turre: Generations
by Dave Linn
Generations is a wonderful exploration of the bop and post-bop era. Steve Turre both looks back to his roots while encouraging the next generation of musicians to find their voice. It's a position he's eminently qualified for, considering the artists he has played with and his tenure as a long-time jazz educator. Trombone players ...
Acclaimed Guitarist/Vocalist John Pizzarelli Celebrates The 40th Anniversary Of His Debut Album With A Collection Of Classic Songs From Broadway And Hollywood
US / Canada Tour Begins April 25 in NYC with a week at Birdland World-renowned guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli has dedicated many of his albums to the great songwriters and performers who have helped to establish the Great American Songbook and the pop music canon: Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Paul McCartney, Richard Rodgers, and ...
Isaiah J. Thompson: The Power of the Spirit
by Neil Duggan
Isaiah J. Thompson is one of the leading pianists of his generation. In 2023, 25-year-old has a background that is already hugely impressive. This includes his debut album as a leader, Isaiah J. Thompson Plays the Music of Buddy Montgomery (WJ3), in 2020. His accolades have included earning the 2018 Lincoln Center Emerging Artist Award, second ...
Generations
By Steve Turre
Label: Smoke Sessions Records
Released: 2022
Track listing: Planting the Ceed; Dinner with Duke; Blue Smoke; Smoke Gets in Your Eyes; Don D.; Pharoah's Dance; Flower Power; Good People; Sweet Dreams; Resistance.
Mathis Picard, Deanna Witkowski, Aki Takase, Anna Webber & More New Releases
by Ludovico Granvassu
Modern piano rooted in the tradition, timeless playful tongue-in cheek elegance, and two tributes to the great Herbie Nichols in this set.Happy listening!PlaylistBen Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Mathis Picard feat. Savannah Harris “Woodland Fantasy [Live]" Live at the Museum (Outside In) 0:16 Host talks 5:43 ...
Meet Trumpeter Anthony Hervey
by Sanford Josephson
Anthony Hervey was in the sixth grade when he discovered jazz. “My mother encouraged me to play trumpet because my grandfather played trumpet," he said. “I was very reluctant to do so, but she convinced me to do it and said I could quit after a year if I wanted to." Then, Hervey was ...
Isaiah J. Thompson, Guano Padano, Camille Bertault, Rope & Other New Releases
by Ludovico Granvassu
Enjoy a playlist which starts with Larry Goldings getting scary and ends with Oscar Peterson and Joe Pass confirming they're extraordinary.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Scary Goldings “Hi Ho Silverstein" IV (Pockets) 0:16 Host talks 3:24 Isaiah J. Thompson “Mikula Blues" Composed in ...
Kaja Draksler, Frank Kimbrough, Berta Moreno, Julien Lourau & More New Releases
by Ludovico Granvassu
This week's exploration of new and upcoming releases continues with a special focus on the late Frank Kimbrough through a preview of his posthumous CD Ancestors and some of the best renditions that appear on the monumental tribute conceived by pianist and producer Elan Mehler, Kimbrough, one of the best releases of the year. Punkt vs. ...
The Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition presents The Finalists
Label: Nu Jazz Records/Nu Jazz Entertainment
Released: 2020
Track listing: 1. Street Light Serenade (Original) -Joshua Espinoza;
2. Saint Mark's Place (Original) - Ben Paterson;
3. Mambo Inn - Arcoiris Sandoval;
4. Mozartin - Isaiah J. Thompson;
5. Walking To New Orleans - Oscar Rossignoli;
6. Cochise - Rina Yamazaki;
7. Confirmation - Dave Meder;
8. Just Squeeze Me – Joshua Espinoza feat Camille Thurman;
9. Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most - Ben Paterson;
10.. Fox Hunt - Arcoiris Sandova;
11. IT Department (Original) - Isaiah J. Thompson;
12. Heart Beat (Original) - Oscar Rossignoli ;
13. My Funny Valentine – Rina Yamazaki;
14. After - Dave Meder
