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Jon Bentley

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Jon Bentley is a Juno nominated jazz saxophonist based in Vancouver, Canada with over 30 years of professional international experience and 30+ recordings as a leader and sideman. He has recorded and/or performed professionally in concerts with musicians/ groups such as Kenny Wheeler, Seamus Blake, Dave Douglas, Mark Helias, Brad Turner, Eddie Daniels, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Phil Dwyer's Saxophone Summit, The Temptations, Peggy Lee Band and Metalwood. He has performed across Canada, England, and Europe and has been featured many times on CBC Radio with live and studio recordings for Tonic, The Signal, Jazzbeat, West Coast Performance, Hot Air, and Arts National.
Go Ahead!

By Jon Bentley
Label: Cellar Music Group
Released: 2025
Track listing: Balcony Jogger; Tucka'; Trane's Terrain; Don't Be Sad; Go Ahead!; Movin' Further Wes; Still Crazy After All These Years; Down In The Depths; The Feeling Of Jazz
Jon Bentley: Go Ahead!

by Jack Bowers
There is really nothing to censure on Vancouver, Canada-based tenor saxophonist Jon Bentley's latest album, Go Ahead! On the other hand, there is nothing of any import that sets it apart from other straight-ahead quartet sessions aside from the fact that Bentley employs an organ and guitar to replace the usual piano and bass.
Bill Stewart, Nancy Kelly, Sharel Cassity, Hiromi and more

by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by, Bill Stewart, Steve Allee, Romain Pilon, Nancy Kelly, Sharel Cassity, James Zito, Reid Hoyson, Johnny O'Neal, José Luiz Martins, Renegade Queens, Hiromi, The Empress, Jon Bentley, John Ellis, Nnenna Freelon, Branford Marsalis, Altin Sencalar, Reginald Cyntje, Marianne Solivan, Silvano Monasterios, Phil Brown, Reggie Watkins, Lorraine Feather, and more.
Branford Marsalis, Thomas Marriott, Mitch Towne, Lorraine Feather and more

by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Branford Marsalis, Altin Sencalar, Reginald Cyntie, Marianne Solivan, Thomas Marriott, Mitch Towne, Paul Hecht, Lorraine Feather, Eric Alexander, Geoffrey Dean, Jackson Potter, Willie Morris, Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Jerry Gimble, Allan Chaubert, Billy Hart, Russ Spiegel, Elaine Dame, MTB, Posi-Tone Swingtet, The Empress, Nnenna Freelon, Rachel Therrien, Yellowjackets, and more.
George Coleman, Reggie Watkins, Leon Anderson & Sean Nelson

by Joe Dimino
The 899th episode of Neon Jazz kicks off with a blast of energy, as trombonist Sean Nelson leads the charge with the New London Big Band, setting the tone with a fiery track from his brand-new 2025 album, Don't Stop Now. From there, we pay tribute to one of Sean's greatest inspirations--the legendary Harry James--before diving ...
The Empress, John Ellis, Nnenna Freelon, Chicago Jazz Orchestra and more

by Benjamin Boddie
Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by The Empress, Jon Bentley, John Ellis, Nnenna Freelon, Kevin Fort, Chicago Jazz Orchestra, Dave Robbins, Rodney Whitaker, Laura Dreyer, Carloss Mena, Ben Patterson, David Caffey, Jackson Potter, Fred Hersch, Jeremy Pelt, Nels Cline, Bob James & Dave Koz, Caili O'Doherty, Lisa Hilton, Billy Hart, Yuval Cohen, Dave Hanson, Artemis, Nanami ...
Two tracks featuring Sasha Berliner, Two from the Cellar Live label, Two new trios and Two Brazilian vocals!

by Andy Crowther
Two hours of all new tunes--so much great music already released and coming soon, and it's only January... Playlist Cinema Royal The True North" from Cinema Royal (Rhythm Section International) 00:00 Emanuele Cisi Pharoah's Message" from Rushin' (Mono Jazz) 05:50 The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble Las Olas" from Gemini (Colemine Records) 12:14 Jackson Mathod ...
Dark Night, Bright Stars

Label: Cellar Music Group
Released: 2023
Track listing: As Luck Would Have It; Alexandra(For Natasha); Letters From The Midwest; Bike Path(For
Dean); Dark Night, Bright Stars; Color Contrast; The Scenic Route; Supermoon; For Bob Murphy;
House From The Dream; Good Hearts; Changes.
Sharon Minemoto: Dark Night, Bright Stars

by Jack Bowers
Dark Night, Bright Stars, the second recording by Vancouver, Canada-based pianist Sharon Minemoto and her well-knit quartet, has no need for unseemly frills or flourishes. This is simply clear, plain-spoken contemporary jazz, ably performed by Minemoto and her talented teammates. The album's dozen numbers, all written and arranged by Minemoto, are tasteful and ...