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Lisa Fischer

Ms. Lisa Fischer is stepping into the spotlight at last. After four decades of singing background for icons like the Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, Chaka Khan, and Nine Inch Nails, Lisa is finally offering her own humble, heartfelt song, accompanied by her inventive new band Grand Baton. The past 18 months have been a whirlwind, with performances at the Newport and Monterey Jazz Festivals, at the Hollywood Bowl, and in major cities all over the world. The unexpected success of the Oscar-winning documentary Twenty Feet from Stardom (2013) altered the course of Lisa’s musical journey. The film told her story, complete with clips of her 1991 Grammy-winning R&B hit “How Can I Ease The Pain,” live footage of her legendary duets with Mick Jagger on “Gimme Shelter,” and glowing testimonials from famous colleagues like Sting, Patti Austin, and Chris Botti

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Article: Album Review

Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band: Walk A Mile In My Shoe

Read "Walk A Mile In My Shoe" reviewed by Steve Plever


A glance through the track list--with covers of Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye and two swing-era vocal standards--could give you the wrong impression. Yes, this is a very accessible and soulful album, but it is serious and heartfelt jazz, with Orrin Evans' personal stamp making it work. Blues, soul and gospel sounds share the stage here ...

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Article: In Pictures

SFJAZZ Gala 2025 Honoring Don Was

Read "SFJAZZ Gala 2025 Honoring Don Was" reviewed by Ronald Davis


A collection of photos from the SFJAZZ Gala 2025 Honoring Don Was concert at SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco on June 12, 2025 featuring SFJAZZ Collective, Terence Blanchard, Don Was, Ambrose Akinmusire, Melissa Aldana, Gabrielle Cavassa, Kurt Elling, Lisa Fischer, Bill Frisell, Charles Lloyd, Jason Moran, Larry Grenadier, Eric Harland, Salar Nader and Alam Kahn. With ...

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five with Singer, Guitarist and Pianist Martina Fiserova

Read "Take Five with Singer, Guitarist and Pianist Martina Fiserova" reviewed by AAJ Staff


Meet Martina Fiserova Martina Fišerová is a New York-based singer, guitarist, songwriter and lyricist. Born and raised in Bohemia, Czech Republic, she graduated as a vocalist from the jazz-focused Jaroslav Ježek College, in addition to studying anthroposophical music therapy. She has performed alongside a number of prominent artists at music festivals and venues throughout Europe, as ...

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Article: Live Review

Ranky Tanky with Ms. Lisa Fischer at the Carver

Read "Ranky Tanky with Ms. Lisa Fischer at the Carver" reviewed by Katchie Cartwright


Ranky Tanky with Ms. Lisa Fischer The Carver Community Cultural Center Jo Long Theatre San Antonio January 17 Some shows stick with you. Not that anyone remembers every note, every word, every move, but an ineffable feeling lingers. Maya Angelou said it: “People will forget what you said, ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Birthday Shoutouts To Foremothers Jutta Hipp, Blanche Calloway Plus Carole King & More

Read "Birthday Shoutouts To Foremothers Jutta Hipp, Blanche Calloway Plus Carole King & More" reviewed by Mary Foster Conklin


This broadcast includes new releases from Nicole Zuraitis, Dave Potter and Monique Chao, with birthday shoutouts to foremothers Jutta Hipp (100!) Blanche Calloway (older sister of Cab Calloway) plus Carole King and Carmen Staaf. Happy listening and please support the station and the artists you hear. See them live, purchase their music so they can continue ...

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Article: Rising Stars

Introducing Vocalist April May Webb

Read "Introducing Vocalist April May Webb" reviewed by Sanford Josephson


When April May Webb was attending William Paterson University more than 10 years ago, pianist Mulgrew Miller, who was Director of Jazz Studies, came to one of her ensemble classes and played a Sarah Vaughan record. “He kinda was trying to fool me," Webb said. “He didn't tell me who it was, and he asked me, ...

Album

Plot Armor

Label: GroundUP Music
Released: 2024
Track listing: Let You Bee; Bucket of F's (feat. Ben Wendel); Look Around You (feat. Becca Stevens); Plot Armor; Light Dream (feat. Terence Blanchard); Fire Within (feat. Lisa Fischer); The Rumor; Actually; Beyond The Blue (feat. Gretchen Parlato); 201918; Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered; Bad Sport Lobby.

Album

Walk A Mile In My Shoe

Label: Imani / 88 Keys Productions
Released: 2024
Track listing: Dislocation Blues; Sunday in New York; All That I Am; Blues in the Night; Hymn; Save the Children; Overjoyed; Smoke Gets in Your Eyes; If.

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Dan Pugach Big Band, George Cables, Arooj Aftab, Jason Keiser

Read "Dan Pugach Big Band, George Cables, Arooj Aftab, Jason Keiser" reviewed by Mary Foster Conklin


This broadcast includes Grammy nominations, new releases from the Dan Pugach Big Band, George Cables, Arooj Aftab, Jason Keiser plus a single from säje, with birthday shoutouts to Michelle Ann May and Jazz Master Sheila Jordan. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear. See them live, purchase their music so they can continue to ...


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