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Leonard White III is best known for playing in Chick Corea's Return to Forever and being one of the forerunners of jazz-rock/funk. White was born in New York City. A self-taught, left- handed drummer on a right-handed kit, he began his career in local groups, and playing regularly with Jackie McLean in the late 1960s. In 1969, he first appeared on Miles Davis' historic recording on Bitches' Brew and later in 1970 he played with Freddie Hubbard on Red Clay before joining Corea's Return to Forever and Azteca in 1972. A year after, Azteca dissolved and he became dedicated to RTF. For five years, he recorded a number of albums with Return to Forever including the award winning "No Mystery" and "Romantic Warrior
Richie Beirach: Indelible Memories and Thought-Provoking Reflections on a Life in Jazz, Part 1
by Victor L. Schermer
This two-part article was first published on All About Jazz on August 13, 2019. Part 1 | Part 2 Richie Beirach hovers somewhat mysteriously in the pantheon of the great modern jazz pianists. Some of the others in that category from his generation (coming up in the 1960s/'70s), like Herbie Hancock, Keith ...
Reimagining Bitches Brew at the New York City Winter Jazzfest
by Dave Kaufman
Each year, the New York City Winter JazzFest, in collaboration with the music-promotion collective Pique-Nique, presents its “Take Two" series, which revisits and reimagines landmark recordings from the jazz canon. Previous editions have paid tribute to historically significant works, including a memorable presentation of Max Roach's Members, Don't Git Weary (Leo Lab, 1968) several years ago. ...
Mischief In The Musitorium
By Frank Swart
Label: Need To Know Music
Released: 2025
Track listing: Reflections From The Future;
Mr. Coleman;
Drowning Man;
Satisfreaktion;
Indelicate Balance;
Funk-ish;
Ode To Jeff Beck;
Amerika The Brutal;
For Lu.
Classic Jazz From Donald Byrd, Carmen McRae, and Others with New Music from Michael Dease, Andy James, and Others
by David W. Daniels
Classic jazz from Cal Tjader, Johnny Griffin, Kenny Burrell, and more. Recently released jazz from the Chad Taylor Quintet, Mike Clark, and others. Birthday recognition for Clark Terry, Eddie Palmieri, and more.Playlist Mark Sherman “Explorations" from Family First (City Hall) 00:00 Cal Tjader “Tanya" from Soul Sauce (Verve) 8:13 Horace Silver “Finger Poppin'" from ...
Simon Phillips, Bob Holz, Steve Morse, T Lavitz, Gary willis and Miles Davis
by Len Davis
Drummer Simon Phillips brings his own unmistakable groove and intensity. A newly released 2019 studio-live session delivers powerful music. New music from the Steve Morse Band, drummer Bob Holz pays tribute to the late Larry Coryell and Jan Cyrka and James Graydon join Josh Meader with some elegant jazz. We jump back to 1996 with the ...
Scott H. Thompson, Founder of Scott Thompson Public Relations Passes at 71
Scott H. Thompson, Jazz Journalist and Public Relations expert, died peacefully at his home in Palm Beach, Florida on October 24, 2025. He was 71. Born in New York City in 1954, Scott’s love of music ignited in 1968 at age 14 when he attended a Jimi Hendrix concert in Kansas City. Scott discovered Wes Montgomery ...
Revolutionary Snake Ensemble, Dave Douglas, The Naked Boys, Funkwrench Blues & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Psychedelic boogaloo jams, games of fantasy jazz, progressive funk influences and downtown vibes are the main ingredients of this fun playlist! Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Ari Joshua feat. Skerik, Delvon Lamarr, Grant Schroff “Scared of Eric" Synesthesia (Music Factory) 0:16 ...
Monterey Jazz Festival 2025
by Ronald Davis
A collection of photos from the Monterey Jazz Festival in Monterey, CA from September 26, 2025 to September 28, 2025 featuring Gregory Porter, Christian McBride, Ursa Major, Keyon Harrold, Cory Wong, Next Generation Jazz Orchestra, Next Generation Women in Jazz Combo, Christian Sands, Pete Escovedo & Family, Lisa Fischer, Javon Jackson, Lenny White, Orrin Evans, John ...
Bassist/Producer Frank Swart's 'Mischief In The Musitorium' Features Vernon Reid, Lenny White, Donald Harrison And More!
A new record bringing together some of the most fearless voices in modern music: Vernon Reid (Living Colour), Nduduzo Makhathini, Jason Marsalis, Lenny White (Miles Davis and Return to Forever), G Calvin Weston (Ornette Coleman), Donald Harrison and Bill Summers (The Headhunters). This album is a collision of alt-jazz, progressive blues, and improvisational fusion- equal parts ...
