Results for "Mike Stern"

Anthony Jackson and Yiorgos Fakanas: Interspirits

by Ian Patterson
October 23, 2025

This article was first published on All About Jazz on May 11, 2010. It may come as a surprise to anyone wading through bass guitar giant Anthony Jackson's discography, which mind-bogglingly totals over three thousand recordings, that he has never recorded a solo album. The legendary bassist--who has played with an astonishing variety of ...

Bob Schlesinger

Pianist and composer Bob Schlesinger unveils his highly anticipated debut album as a leader, Falling From Earth. A project that began in 2018 and was nearly sidelined by the pandemic, the album now emerges as a fully realized statement featuring an all-star lineup: legendary guitarist Mike Stern, former Bill Evans bassist Eddie Gomez, in-demand drummer Billy Drummond, as well as bassist Kevin Axt, drummer Steve Hass, and others. Originally recorded in two sessions—at Sear Sound in New York City and Coupe Studios in Boulder—Schlesinger’s vision was initially slated for release in 2020. However, as the world came to a standstill, he seized the opportunity to reevaluate and refine the material alongside engineer-producer John March. 

Made In New York Jazz Competition Announces 2024-2025 Winners

September 1, 2025

The Made In New York Jazz Competition today named the winners of its 2024-2025 season. Launched in 2013 as the first online jazz contest by the Made In New York Jazz brand, it drew entries from over 70 countries. Judges included legendary American jazz artists Mike Stern, Lenny White, and Randy Brecker. The voting committee members ...

Bob Schlesinger at Dazzle

by Geoff Anderson
August 20, 2025

Bob Schlesinger Dazzle Denver, COAugust 14, 2025 For decades, renowned recording engineer Rudy Van Gelder captured one classic jazz album after another in his Englewood Cliffs, NJ studio. Perhaps because he did so many, he was extremely efficient. He was able to get an album on tape in a single day, ...

It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)

August 19, 2025

Album: Falling From Earth
By Bob Schlesinger
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2025
Duration: 06:19

Melbourne band The Outernet, Richard Hallebeek, Eelco van Zanten, Richard D Ruttenberg and Garaj Mahal

by Len Davis
July 27, 2025

Get ready for another dynamic week of cutting-edge fusion sounds! From Melbourne, Australia, The Outernet returns with more explosive grooves and powerhouse performances. From the Netherlands, guitarist Richard Hallebeek with some fluid melodic sounds on his new single Looping Forward and Eelco van Zanten a student of Richards with his new single. Norwegian keyboardist Frode Andresen ...

Festival International de Jazz de Montréal 2025

by Mark Sullivan
July 16, 2025

Various Venues Festival International de Jazz de Montréal Montréal, Canada June 28-July 2, 2025 The headliners of the 45th edition of the festival included names like Gospel legend Mavis Staples, Canadian rockers Blue Rodeo, Canadian Inuk musician Elisapie, New Orleans musician Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Nigerian singer/songwriter Ayra Starr, Canadian ...

Sydney band Coast, Giret Gabor, Nankai Trio, T Square, Dave Weckl and Simon Phillips

by Len Davis
May 25, 2025

Today's show blends Jazz-rock-prog, and fusion, kicking off with funky jazz from Hungarian bassist Giret Gabor. We then dive into Norwegian prog with Andre Drage and Soft Ffog, followed by Japanese acts Nankai Trio and T Square. Australia's Coast brings modern jazz, whilst Poland's Haasta delivers instrumental rock, and Cory Wong adds some signature funk grooves. ...

The Vision of Raul Midón

by Leo Sidran
April 11, 2025

Raul Midón is a man who sees with sound. Blind since infancy, he has made a life--and a formidable body of work--guided by his ears, his intuition, and his insistence on carving his own path. To speak with Raul is to be reminded that perception is far more than a function of the eyes. ...

Jeff Lorber Fusion, Synchronicity, Lo Greco Bros, Kneebody, Brad Shepik and much more

by Len Davis
April 6, 2025

We welcome to Melbourne Jeff lorber Fusion with some of their recent recordings, and Melbourne band Synchronicity featuring Guitarist Jack Pantazis. Italian duo Lo Greco Bros, and Japanese band Jizue with their latest. Kneebody with Ben Wendel, and the new single from Greg Spero. Guitarist Brad Shepik, and Finnish guitarist Varre Vartiainen with Mike Stern. Some ...