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Mike Stern

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One of the premier guitarists of his generation, the three-time Grammy nominee was born on January 10, 1953 in Boston. After growing up in Washington D.C., he returned to Boston to study at the Berklee College of Music and got his start as a guitar player with Blood, Sweat & Tears at the age of 22. Following a stint with Billy Cobham's powerhouse fusion band from 1979-1980, Mike moved to New York City and was recruited by Miles Davis and played a key role in his celebrated comeback band of 1981 (which also included bassist Marcus Miller, drummer Al Foster, percussionist Mino Cinelu and saxophonist Bill Evans). During his three-year period with Miles, Mike appeared on three recordings with the jazz maestro - Man With The Horn, Star People and the live We Want Miles. From 1983 to 1984, he toured with Jaco Pastorius' Word of Mouth band and in 1985 returned to Miles' lineup for a second tour of duty that lasted close to a year.

Album

Falling From Earth

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2025
Track listing: Easy Offramp; Wing and a Prayer; Bait Tone Blues; Brush Stroke; Common Ground; Left Field; Suspone; But What Do You Want to Play; A Child is Born; Quien Es; It’s Alright Ma (I’m Only Bleeding).

Album

Day Trip

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2025
Track listing: Morning Light (feat. Eric Marienthal); On The Road (feat. Marcus Miller & Sheila E.); Let’s Drive; With You (feat. Isaiah Sharkey); U-Turn (feat. Branford Marsalis); By Your Side; In The Vines (feat. Kirk Whalum); The Winding Path (feat. Mike Stern); Sunset Kiss; A Hundred Miles (feat. Randy Brecker & Eric Marienthal); Home Again.

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Article: Album Review

Max Ionata Special Edition: Tivoli

Read "Tivoli" reviewed by Neil Duggan


With more than 100 recordings to his name, including 17 as leader, Italian saxophonist Max Ionata has long been recognized as one of Europe's most distinctive and prolific players. Tivoli marks the debut of his international quartet, Max Ionata Special Edition, which has evolved from early performances in Sweden and Denmark into a tightly ...

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Article: Album Review

Bob Schlesinger: Falling From Earth

Read "Falling From Earth" reviewed by Joshua Weiner


Many a music project was derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic, but Colorado-based pianist, composer, and educator Bob Schlesinger's Falling From Earth (Self-Produced, 2025) has had a longer gestation and more interesting rebirth than most. With funding from the Pathways to Jazz fund, part of the Boulder County Arts Alliance, Schelsinger initially planned for his first release ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Simon Phillips, Bob Holz, Steve Morse, T Lavitz, Gary willis and Miles Davis

Read "Simon Phillips, Bob Holz, Steve Morse, T Lavitz, Gary willis and Miles Davis" reviewed 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 ...

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Article: Live Review

Baku Jazz Festival 2025: Part 1

Read "Baku Jazz Festival 2025: Part 1" reviewed by Ian Patterson


Part 1 | Part 2 Baku Jazz Festival 2025 Various venues 20th Edition Baku, Azerbaijan October 24-31, 2025 For any jazz festival to clock up 20 years is a notable achievement. But in Azerbaijan, where jazz is often met with indifference, this landmark is of particular merit. ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Juan Chiavassa, Bob Schlesinger, Mike Stern, Wakan & More

Read "Juan Chiavassa, Bob Schlesinger, Mike Stern, Wakan & More" reviewed by Ludovico Granvassu


Mike Stern-powered debut albums, pastoral projects, and a J.J. Cale-tinged antidote to worry make up a playlist well worth your time.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Wolfgang Muthspiel, Scott Colley, Brian Blade “Roll" Tokyo (ECM) 0:16 Host talk 2:44 Juan Chiavassa feat. Mike Stern, ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Anthony Jackson tribute PT 2 plus new releases

Read "Anthony Jackson tribute PT 2 plus new releases" reviewed by Len Davis


We continue our special tribute to the late, great bassist Anthony Jackson--a true innovator whose sound shaped generations of modern music. Todays program will feature some of his incredible performances with Metro, pianist Hiromi, drummer Steve Smith, pianist Michel Camilo, Mike Stern and Steve Khan. But that's not all--we've also got some exciting new releases from ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

RIP Bassist Anthony Jackson. Honoring His Contributions to Pop, R&B, and Jazz

Read "RIP Bassist Anthony Jackson. Honoring His Contributions to Pop, R&B, and Jazz" reviewed by David W. Daniels


Remembering Anthony Jackson with an opening montage of familiar pop and R&B songs where he contributed bass, then going into his fusion work with Lee Ritenour, Hiromi, and more. New music from Phil Bancroft, Adam Blackstone, and more. Music from jazz musicians with birthdays this week including Dianne Reeves, Sonny Criss, Steve Lukather, and more. Continuing ...


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