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John Lamkin

Formerly the Director of Bands and the Coordinator of Music Education at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, John Lamkin, II, received his Bachelor's Degree from South Carolina University, his Masters from Morgan State University and his Doctorate from the University of Maryland College Park. All degrees in Music Education.

A native of Atlantic City, New Jersey, Dr. Lamkin taught in the public school system in South Carolina and Baltimore, Maryland before joining the faculty at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. During his tenure at UMES, Dr. Lamkin was instrumental in attracting many jazz icons work and perform with his students

Album

Hot

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2025
Track listing: Ticket, 722, Flower Power, Aiya, Hot: a. Hot, b. Slick, c. Mellow, d. Scorching, Maliala.

Album

Hot

Label: Jazz Room Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Ticket; 722; Flower Power; Aiya; Hot; Maliala.

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Roy Ayers, Kwashibu Area Band, Red Snapper, Calibro 35, Manu Dibango, John Lamkin, & More

Read "Roy Ayers, Kwashibu Area Band, Red Snapper, Calibro 35, Manu Dibango, John Lamkin, & More" reviewed by Tony Poole


The show opens with a brief tribute to the late Roy Ayers and a special moment from my 1990 interview for BBC Essex with Roy during his first residency at Ronnie Scott's. In a jovial mood, he recalls the time he “felt like a Beatle"--a wild night at the Hammersmith Odeon, London, in 1978 when the ...

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Article: Album Review

John Lamkin: Hot

Read "Hot" reviewed by Tony Poole


Best known as a dedicated music educator, Dr. John Lamkin II has spent decades shaping the next generation of musicians as Director of Bands at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. But in 1984, he stepped into the spotlight with Hot, a dynamic blend of fusion, R&B, and straight-ahead jazz-funk that showcased his prowess as a ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Emanuele Cisi, John Lamkin, Nat Birchall, Edison Machado, Mario Rusca, & More

Read "Emanuele Cisi, John Lamkin, Nat Birchall, Edison Machado, Mario Rusca, & More" reviewed by Tony Poole


Your weekly journey into the freshest jazz sounds from around the globe. Join Tony Poole for an hour of groove-driven selections, deep cuts, and cutting-edge new releases. Playlist All selections released in 2025 unless otherwise stated. Emanuele Cisi “Pharoah's Message" (Didje Doo Sunburst Mix) from KEEP THE VINYL MOVIN'--Support The Legacy EP (Right Tempol) ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Dr. Lonnie Smith, Dave Liebman, Jill Barber & Brian Ho

Read "Dr. Lonnie Smith, Dave Liebman, Jill Barber & Brian Ho" reviewed by Joe Dimino


From Bay Area-based Hammond-B-3er we begin the 867th Episode of Neon Jazz with Brian Ho and music from his 2024 release Bridges. From there, we hear from his hero Dr. Lonnie Smith. We also hear from Olivia Foschi, John Lamkin and Jill Baber. We close out the show with the Dave Liebman and the CNY Jazz ...

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Article: Album Review

John R. Lamkin II: Movin'

Read "Movin'" reviewed by Karl Ackermann


Movin' from John Lamkin II, and The Favorites Jazz Quintet, marks only the third album in a career that has spanned four decades. The trumpeter and composer is a native of Atlantic City, New Jersey, and had his first taste of jazz on Kentucky Avenue before casinos took over that space. Before joining the University of ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Daniel Bennett, John Coltrane, Freddy Cole and More

Read "Daniel Bennett, John Coltrane, Freddy Cole and More" reviewed by Joe Dimino


As we continue our coverage of the COVID-19 jazz world this week we focus in particular on a group of musicians fighting for change and releasing albums during the pandemic. We begin with New York City multi-instrumentalist Daniel Bennett. We also profile John Lamkin, Pearl Django, JD Walter and Jimmy Greene. Finally, we pay tribute to ...

Album

Transitions

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2019
Track listing: All the Steps You Take (While Walking Through Your Brain); Somumin3 (You Dig!); Da Market; Down by the Riverside; God Bless the Child (feat. Eartha Lamkin); Transitions; V.M.W.; 722; Get on up and Get on Down; Swingin' at the Castle.


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