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Article: Year in Review

Ben Boddie On Jazz 2025

Read "Ben Boddie On Jazz 2025" reviewed by Benjamin Boddie


Every year, jazz reminds us of its vastness, and 2025 was no different. These recordings consistently graced Ben Boddie on Jazz, showcasing a blend of deep tradition and bold exploration. From grand ensemble pieces to intimate, personal recordings, the albums on this list capture the creativity, curiosity, and emotional depth that keep jazz moving. These are ...

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Article: Profile

¡Viva la resistencia! Cafe Central, Madrid

Read "¡Viva la resistencia! Cafe Central, Madrid" reviewed by Leo Sidran


A story of Madrid's Cafe Central, going out of business after over 40 years as the beating heart of jazz in the Spanish capital. The old saying “wherever you go, there you are" is one of those deceptively simple adages that never lets you down. And yet, the longer I've lived with it, the ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Herb Alpert, Songbook Ink/Jazz at the Ballroom, Wycliffe Gordon and Staci Griesbach Celebrate the Holidays

Read "Herb Alpert, Songbook Ink/Jazz at the Ballroom, Wycliffe Gordon and Staci Griesbach Celebrate the Holidays" reviewed by Mary Foster Conklin


This broadcast includes more new holiday releases from Herb Alpert, Songbook Ink/Jazz at the Ballroom (featuring Vanessa Perea, Rob Edwards and others), Wycliffe Gordon and Staci Griesbach, plus birthday shoutouts to Honorable Men Sammy Davis Jr. (100!), Frank Sinatra, Joe Williams and Diane Schuur, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear--see them ...

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Article: Album Review

Jerome Sabbagh: Stand Up!

Read "Stand Up!" reviewed by Joshua Weiner


While much great jazz has emerged from one-off encounters among musicians, there is a lot to be said for the synergy of longstanding working bands. The former may provide more spontaneity and produce fireworks, but it can also lead to the occasional dud due to a mismatch in approach. Players in a working band, in contrast, ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Holiday Music By Jeremy Pelt, Olivia Van Goor, New Releases From Mary Halvorson, the B.I.T. (Back In Time) Duo & More

Read "Holiday Music By Jeremy Pelt, Olivia Van Goor, New Releases From Mary Halvorson, the B.I.T. (Back In Time) Duo & More" reviewed by Mary Foster Conklin


This broadcast includes more Grammy nominees, holiday music from Jeremy Pelt, Olivia Van Goor, new releases from Mary Halvorson and from Italy the B.I.T. (Back In Time) Duo, plus birthday shoutouts to Cassandra Wilson, Melissa Aldana, Honorable Men Dave Brubeck, Ira Gershwin, Louis Prima, Cory Weeds, Ulysses Owens Jr., among others. Happy listening and please support ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Trond Kallevåg, Dave McMurray, Bill Laurance, John O'Gallagher & More

Read "Trond Kallevåg, Dave McMurray, Bill Laurance, John O'Gallagher & More" reviewed by Ludovico Granvassu


Whether born in the heart of Detroit, captured in the stillness of a London church at night, or inspired by cinematic visions of Norwegian immigration to Minnesota, the music in this playlist invites you into sound worlds that captivate and reward at every turn.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Music by distinguished American Women Composers plus remembering guitarist Phil Upchurch

Read "Music by distinguished American Women Composers plus remembering guitarist Phil Upchurch" reviewed by Hobart Taylor


Playlist Host Speaks 00:00 Yulia Musayelyan “Strange Times" from Strange Times (Outside In) 00:08 Charles Lloyd /Jason Moran/Marvin Sewell “Heaven" from Figure in Blue (Blue Note) 7:38 Jennifer Grim “Wish Sonatine" (Valerie Coleman-Composer) from Through Broken Time 2 (New Focus) 13:52 Sam Newsome/Jean-Michel Pilc “All the Things You Are" from Cosmic Unconsciousness Unplugged (Self-Produced) 26:00 Host ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Sean Mason, Nat Adderley Jr., Kenny Barron, Anthony Stanco and more

Read "Sean Mason, Nat Adderley Jr., Kenny Barron, Anthony Stanco and more" reviewed by Benjamin Boddie


Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Andy Nevala, Sean Mason, Nat Adderley Jr. Trio, Kenny Barron, Anthony Stanco, David Sneider, Thom Rotella, Christian McBride, Brandon Sanders, Birdland Big Band, Randy Napoleon, Nicholas Payton, Jason Forsythe, Maja Jaku, Eric Alexander, Mike Clark, Tom Cohen, Ledisi, Baltimore Jazz Collective, Ted Rosenthal, Linda Dachtyl, Neal Miner, Carmen Bradford, Michael ...

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Article: Album Review

Kenny Barron: Songbook

Read "Songbook" reviewed by Pierre Giroux


Kenny Barron's offering Songbook is a deeply personal milestone in the pianist's career. Long regarded as one of the most lyrical voices in modern jazz, Barron fulfills a long-held dream by revisiting thirteen of his original compositions, now reimagined with words by lyricist Janice Jarrett and performed by a talented cast of vocalists spanning different generations. ...

Article: Album Review

Linda May Han Oh: Strange Heavens

Read "Strange Heavens" reviewed by Vic Albani


Vic AlbaniStrange Heavens Linda May Han Oh***Biophila RecordsPortal; Strange Heavens; Living Proof; Acapella; The Sweetest Water; Noise Machinery; Home; Paperbirds; Folk Song; Work Song; Skin; Just Waiting. * Formazione: Linda May Han Oh (contrabbasso) / Ambrose Akinmusire (tromba) / Tyshawn Sorey (batteria)Malesiana ...


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