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Originality is what versatile drummer Jeff Hamilton brings to the groups he performs with and is one of the reasons why he is constantly in demand, whether he is recording or performing with his trio, Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, the Clayton Brothers or co-leading the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. Jeff’s recording, It’s Hamilton Time (Lake Street Records), received enormous airplay while reaching #5 on the Gavin national jazz radio chart. His trio’s second release, Jeff Hamilton Trio-LIVE! (MONS) was nominated by critics for best jazz recording in Germany in 1997. The trio’s second MONS release was entitled, Hands On

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Buckshot Blues

By Steve Kovalcheck

Label: OA2 Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: Happy Train; What’s New; The Prairie’s Edge; Buckshot Blues; Donald’s Juke Joint; Big Red’s Arrival; Daydance; You’re My Everything; Fast Eddie; Bright Child; Skylark; Crab Lantern Blues; I’ve Been Everywhere.

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Dear Ms. Dearie

By Dawn Clement

Label: Origin Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: The Gentleman is a Dope; Tout Doucement; Figure 8; Dance Only With Me; Hey John; I Like You, You’re Nice; Our Love is Here to Stay; It’s Love; I Know the Moon; I’m Hip; Lies of Handsome Men; Our Day Will Come; Once Upon a Summertime; The Party’s Over; Home.

Article: Late Night Thoughts on Jazz

Too Cool For Words

by Marshall Bowden
August 18, 2002

This article first appeared on All About Jazz in August 2002. “Something cool...I'd like to order something cool" says the dame in the smoky, slightly seedy bar that is something out of a Raymond Chandler story. The kind of place where maybe there could be trouble at any moment; where maybe a couple of ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Tom Burns: From Record Collector to Capri Records Label Owner

by Mike Jones
August 31, 2026

Throwing back to our very first episode with Capri Records label owner, Tom Burns! For over 40 years, Tom has been producing jazz records and running his label. He has known and worked with some of the greats like Ray Brown,, Bud Shank, Jeff Hamilton, John Clayton and so many more. Tom talked with host, Mike ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Miles the Composer: Jazz Musicians play Miles. Part 1: The early tunes

by Larry Slater
June 12, 2026

Miles Davis is justly celebrated for his harmonic sense, his tone, his style, and his ever-changing musical career, but we rarely hear about Miles the composer. In this hour, you'll hear jazz artists covering Miles' early tunes, including his bebop compositions and those from the early '50s.Miles certainly wasn't a prolific composer, but many ...

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The Gentleman Is A Dope

June 12, 2026

Album: Dear Ms. Dearie
By Dawn Clement
Label: Origin Records
Released: 2026
Duration: 04:08

Article: Album Review

Dawn Clement: Dear Ms. Dearie

Read "Dear Ms. Dearie" reviewed by Paul Rauch

by Paul Rauch
June 4, 2026

In giving this album a listen, it is difficult not to jump between the original recordings of the great Blossom Dearie, and those newly recorded by modern-day pianist/vocalist Dawn Clement. After all, those who have followed Clement's career have heard the comparisons between the two, particularly the vocal style that those critiquing Dearie referred to as ...

Article: Album Review

Steve Kovalcheck: Buckshot Blues

Read "Buckshot Blues" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers
May 29, 2026

If a guitarist, pianist or anyone else who planned to record a trio could have a wish list, chances are good that one name at the top would be that of drummer Jeff Hamilton. On his 2026 album, Buckshot Blues, Colorado-based guitarist Steve Kovalcheck's wish has come true. Jon Hamar, a superb bassist, shares the rhythmic ...