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Jaleel Shaw

Born: February 11, 1978

Raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Shaw attended Greene Street Friends School, the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts and graduated from George Washington High School. He studied with saxophonist Rayburn Wright, Robert Landham, and jazz instructor Lovette Hines, whose students have included Christian McBride and Joey Defrancesco. His many mentors in Philadelphia, including John Blake, Byard Lancaster, Alfie Pollit, and Grover Washington Jr. 

Shaw received a dual degree in Music Education and Performance in 2000 from Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. He subsequently attended the Manhattan School of Music in New York City, from which he received a master's degree in Jazz Performance in May 2002. He was a finalist in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition that year. In 2008, he was awarded ASCAP's 2008 Young Jazz Composer Award.

Celestial Keeper

By Joey Alexander

Label: Mack Avenue Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: Bemused (solo improv I); Aversion; Whispers Of Love; Stella by Starlight; Deep Calls to Deep My Funny Valentine; Bemused Again (solo improv II); Aliceanna (Bmore); As Far as the Eye Can See; How Great Thou Art.

Painter Of The Invisible

By Jaleel Shaw

Label: Changu Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Good Morning; Contemplation; Beantown; Distant Images; Baldwin's Blues; Gina's Ascent Intro; Gina's Ascent; Tamir (For Tamir Rice); Meghan; The Invisible Man; Until We Meet Again.

Alive in Philadelphia, Vol. 1 (At Chris’ Jazz Cafe)

By Alexander Claffy

Label: Cellar Music Group
Released: 2026
Track listing: She; 7.5; Bass Introduction; Hard Time Killing Floor Blues ; Piano Introduction / Be My Love; Oriental Folk Song; Without A Song; Just For The Love.

Dave Holland: Through the Years by Roberto Cifarelli

by Roberto Cifarelli
October 1, 2026

A collection of photos of Dave Holland taken over the years at concerts in Italy (Milano, 2005, 2011, 2021, 2025; Berchidda, 2015; La Spezia; Vicchio) and in Switzerland (Chiasso, 2023) featuring Kenny Barron, Josemi Carmona, Robin Eubanks, Kevin Eubanks, Pepe Habichuela, Herbie Hancock, Eric Harland, Amy Keys, Lionel Loueke, Sonia Mitchell, Steve Nelson, Chris Potter, John ...

Birthday Remembrances for Jack DeJohnette, Mulgrew Miller, and others

by David W. Daniels
August 18, 2026

In addition to the musicians named in the headline, we recognize the birthdays of Ben Sidran, Patti Austin, Oscar Peterson, and others. More classic jazz from Sonny Rollins, Gene Krupa wih Anita O'Day, and additional artists. Newly released music from Tommy Smith, Joe Alterman, David Sanchez, and more.Playlist Grachan Moncur III “Sonny's Back!" from ...

Happy 87th Charles McPherson! Other birthdays recognized include Al Di Meola and Ada Rovatti. Classic jazz from Freddie Hubbard, the Modern Jazz Quartet, and more

by David W. Daniels
July 28, 2026

In addition to three jazz compositions featuring the alto saxophone of Charles McPherson and other musicians named in the show title, this week's Exploration program includes classic jazz from Carmen McRae, Gene Ammons, Clark Terry, and others. New music is featured from Gregory Hutchinson, Joey Alexander, Jalen Baker, and others. In addition to Mr. McPherson's birthday ...

Joey Alexander: Celestial Keeper

by Doug Collette
July 18, 2026

Joey Alexander may no longer qualify as a prodigy, but his skills as a pianist and composer remain prodigious. The bell-like clarity of the notes ringing out at the outset of “Bemused (solo improv 1)" augurs as much for Celestial Keeper as it does for the now 22-year-old, who follows suit throughout the album.

Alexander Claffy: Alive in Philadelphia, Vol. 1 (At Chris’ Jazz Cafe)

by Jack Bowers
May 7, 2026

Bassist Alexander Claffy, a pillar on the New York City jazz scene since 2011, returned “home" in March 2025 to record Alive in Philadelphia Vol. 1 for an enthusiastic audience at Chris' Jazz Club, on whose stage he had performed since he was a teenager in the City of Brotherly Live. He did not ...

Jaleel Shaw: Painting the Invisibility in Jazz

by Stephen Braunginn
April 6, 2026

Discover how music, family, and culture shape alto saxophonist Jaleel Shaw. We discuss his album, Painter of the Invisible, and the personal stories woven into his jazz, from his Philly roots to his latest inspirations--including the gentle sounds of his new baby. Playlist Jaleel Shaw: “Gina's Ascent" from Painter of the Invisible (Changu Records) ...