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Jeff Benedict

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Jeff Benedict is a Professor of Music Emeritus at the Califoirnia State University, Los Angeles. He holds a B.M. and an M.A. from the Lamont School of Music and a D.M.A. from the University of Texas at Austin, where he was a student of Harvey Pittel. He is in demand as a classical recitalist and clinician and performs regularly with the Orion Saxophone Quartet. He has appeared with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, the Pacific Symphony, the Aspen Festival Orchestra and the Tanglewood Fellowship Orchestra. He is an accomplished jazz performer as well, currently performing in the L.A

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Denver Sessions

Label: Tapestry Records
Released: 2023
Track listing: Jackie's Idea; Marie Adele; Englewood Cliffs; Poised; Ennui Anyone; Memories; Resiliance; Orange Express; Rhumba Liam; Stompin' at the Savoy.

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Article: Album Review

Dave Askren/Jeff Benedict: Denver Sessions

Read "Denver Sessions" reviewed by Jack Bowers


There are times when a little extra effort goes a long way. To record the Denver Sessions, guitarist Dave Askren and saxophonist Jeff Benedict flew from the Los Angeles area, vibraphonist Ted Piltzecker from New York City to team with the Mile High city's Patrick McDevitt (bass) and Paul Romaine (drums) for Askren and Benedict's twelfth ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Jason Stein, Chet Baker and Ingrid Laubrock Plus a Tribute to Ahmad Jamal

Read "Jason Stein, Chet Baker and Ingrid Laubrock Plus a Tribute to Ahmad Jamal" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This show, from May, features a tribute to the late Ahmad Jamal, plus old and new music from Jason Stein, Ingrid Laubrock, Chet Baker, and others. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Courtney Pine “Sister ...

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Jackie's Idea

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Label: Tapestry Records
Released: 2023
Duration: 5:28

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New Releases from Neumeister, Novoa, Ishito And More

Read "New Releases from Neumeister, Novoa, Ishito And More" reviewed by Bob Osborne


On this show a selection of new releases from Ed Neumeister, Eva Novoa with Masa Kamaguchi & Gerald Cleaver, Jeff Lofton, Louis Stewart, Armagos, Dave Askren with Jeff Benedict & Ted Piltzecker, Helena Kay KIM Trio, Kaze & Ikue Mori, Ivann Cruz and Peter Orins, and Ayumi Ishito & The Spacemen.Playlist Show Intro 00:00 ...

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A Wayne Shorter Tribute

Read "A Wayne Shorter Tribute" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This show is a tribute to Wayne Shorter and touches on his work with Art Blakey, Miles Davis, and Weather Report as well as his recordings as a leader. It also includes interpretations of Shorter compositions by other musicians, including Fred Hersch and Terence Blanchard. Playlist The Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till ...

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The Weather Is Here, Wish You Were Beautiful

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2021
Track listing: Moonscape; Nardis; The Fotomat Song; The Weather Is Here, Wish You Were Beautiful; Armadillo Research; Ant Dance; Cheek to Cheek; The Mighty Dollar; Tom and Jerry; Hikky Burr.

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Harold Danko, Count Basie & James Brandon Lewis

Read "Harold Danko, Count Basie & James Brandon Lewis" reviewed by Joe Dimino


From the young and talented \ we begin the 704th Episode of Neon Jazz with a track off James Brandon Lewis's Live at Willisau done some years back, but released in 2020. We also look into some impressive singers & performers releasing new music including Shelly Rudolph and Emi Makabe. We also include some big band ...

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Article: Album Review

Jeff Benedict Big Band: The Weather Is Here, Wish You Were Beautiful

Read "The Weather Is Here, Wish You Were Beautiful" reviewed by Jack Bowers


As saxophonist Jeff Benedict is a professor emeritus of music at California State University-Los Angeles, he shouldn't be overly concerned if an impartial observer should decide to grade the southern California-based Jeff Benedict Big Band's second album, The Weather Is Here, Wish You Were Beautiful. After careful listening, herewith is the report card. Brass and reeds: ...


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