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The Airmen of Note Meets Stan Kenton
Today in the U.S., it's Memorial Day, a national holiday. To honor the men and women of the military who sacrificed their lives in service of our country and those we were defending, today we're listening to the Airmen of Note playing a set of Stan Kenton's music. Created in 1950 to continue the tradition of ...
Backgrounder: Marge Dodson - Lovely Way to Live
Vocalist Marge Dodson recorded just three albums. Her first two for Columbia were straightforward songbook efforts: In the Still of the Night (1959) and New Voice in Town (1960). But the third, for Decca, was way more interesting and so 1960s! A Lovely Way to Live (February 1968) was swinging, brash and groovy, from the psychedelic ...
Perfection: Harry James in the Late '50s/Early '60s
Two big bands that knock me out from the late 1950s and early 1960s are the ones led by Count Basie and Harry James. Both could swing the house sideways, but both knew when enough was enough. Basie, of course, invented the concept of just enough, but James's decade-straddling band is often overlooked for the same ...
Who Was George Adams?
The reason you may not be familiar with George Adams or his music is that much of it was recorded in Italy. Born in Covington, Ga., in 1940, the tenor saxophonist and flutist did most of his recording as a leader or co-leader in a range of Italian studios. Adams is probably best known for his ...
Jazz-con 2025 Unveils Full Lineup Of Sessions Spanning Business, Innovation, And Global Collaboration
Jazz-con, the premier global conference at the intersection of jazz, business, and innovation, has officially announced its full lineup of sessions for the 2025 edition, taking place virtually on September 15–16, 2025. Featuring panels in English, Spanish, and Japanese with live translation in over 10 languages, Jazz-con 2025 continues its mission to amplify the voices of ...
Loris Donatelli blends tradition and innovation in his debut album 'Blue Taxi'
“With Blue Taxi, I wanted to create an album that serves as a bridge between tradition and innovation, where every note tells a fragment of life. It’s an intimate yet universal work, a solo project that speaks to those who love to lose and find themselves in music,” says Pescara-born guitarist and composer Loris Donatelli, describing ...
Kandace Springs: Lady in Satin
You'd have to be out of your mind to cover Lady in Satin (1958), one of Billie Holiday's final LPs and widely considered a masterpiece today. Unless, of course, you can pull it off, and vocalist Kandace Springs does just that on her new SRP release. She has the voice, the phrasing and the feel—without making ...
Finn Wiest's 'Aurora': A Vibrant Journey Through Sculpted Jazz Soundscapes
Jazz enthusiasts, prepare to be captivated! The global jazz scene welcomes a significant new voice with the highly anticipated release of Finn Wiest ’s debut album, Aurora. A rich and immersive exploration of intricate soundscapes and profound artistic expression, this album stands as a testament to the enduring vibrancy and boundless innovation that defines contemporary jazz. ...
The Nash Executive Director Joel Goldenthal Transitions to New Role
Steve Maun, President/CEO of The Nash announced today that Joel Goldenthal, co- founder of The Nash, has stepped down as Executive Director and will continue to serve the organization as a sustainability specialist. “Joel’s steadfast leadership and deep dedication to The Nash have been vital to the organization's growth over the past twenty-five years," Maun said. ...
Butter And The Genre Announces 'Music Is Life,' A New Jazz Single Bridging Generations
Butter and the Genre Announces “Music Is Life”—A New Jazz Single Bridging Generations New single drops May 9, 2025 via The Orchard. Butter And The Genre, the multigenerational jazz collective led by seasoned musician Gregory “Butter” Haubrich, is set to release their new single “Music Is Life” on May 9, 2025. Distributed worldwide through The Orchard ...
