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Jimmy Mundy: Swing Era Barnstormer
Like Fletcher Henderson, Don Redman, Edgar Sampson and Sy Oliver, Jimmy Mundy was one of the architects of the swing era in the early 1930s. Born in Cincinnatti, Ohio, in 1907, Mundy played the tenor saxophone in regional bands, where he developed an ear for arranging. He first worked as an arranger for Earl Hines in ...
New Smooth Jazz Interpretations Of The 'Isaiah 40:31'
"Isaiah 40:31" by keyboardist-composer Yulia and producer-composer Lew Laing Jr., opens with a rhythmic wonder, with key notes that rise to the angelic dance behind the keys. The rocking’ rhythm takes you on a melodic journey of expansion. It flourishes with a soulful expression to a cohesive union with the bass notes, slipping and sliding to ...
Petre Bog, Internationally Acclaimed Composer Charts A Rising Star Across Film And Television
Los Angeles-based Romanian composer Petre Bog, a leading figure in contemporary film and television scoring known for seamlessly blending traditional orchestral arrangements with contemporary rock and jazz fusion, is bringing his talents to the United States with several upcoming film projects with Newtopia Studios. A nod to Bog’s rising stature in the global composing community came ...
An Italian Voice Takes Manhattan: The Unfolding Odyssey Of Monica Cialona
Award-winning Italian singer, arranger, and vocal coach Monica Cialona continues her musical journey of unparalleled originality and mastery, as reported by Francesco Arcudi. With New York firmly established as her creative epicenter, she brings to the city her singular blend of jazz intuition, pop craftsmanship, and architectural acoustics. Like Betty Carter reimagining standards or Esperanza Spalding ...
Michiko Inoue: The Alchemist Of Modern Jazz – How One Pianist Is Fusing Continents Through Sound
At 28, Japanese pianist and music director Michiko Inoue has achieved what most jazz musicians spend lifetimes pursuing, reports Hank Fisher from New York. The most-booked artist at Fukuoka’s legendary BackStage jazz club since 2015, she has outperformed international greats like Vincent Herring and Eric Alexander. As Berklee College of Music’s principal piano accompanist from 2019–2024, ...
Bob Florence Limited Edition: Tribute
Bob Florence was a monster arranger, composer and pianist whose big bands were on par with the best of them in the late 1950s and beyond. Unfortunately, he didn't have a high enough profile for household recognition. Nevertheless, Florence's charts had the kick of a mule and plenty of swing. On June 15, 2008, a month ...
Woody Herman: Thundering Herd, 1977
Last week, I heard from Peter Coppock, who came across a newly posted concert by Woody Herman and His Thundering Herd in 1977. As Peter rightly noted, “The late '70s Herds get overlooked. Woody is in a groovy mood here and using a cane because he had just survived a near fatal car accident. “I met ...
Acclaimed Italian Music Director Andrea Dionisi Will Lead Two Artistic Residencies In Boston
Andrea Dionisi, the renowned Italian jazz fusion musician, is preparing to embark on an exciting new chapter in his career with upcoming artistic residencies at two of Boston's most prestigious music venues. Famed for his innovative prowess as a music director, arranger, and drummer, Dionisi's path in music has been paved with artistic excellence. His journey, ...
Drummer Andrea Dionisi: Redefining European Jazz Fusion
European jazz fusion has found a unique voice in Andrea Dionisi, a 31-year-old Italian drummer, arranger, and music director, whose visionary approach has placed him at the forefront of an innovative wave, reports music critic Vittoria Spada from Trentino-Alto Adige. Renowned for his ability to blend free-flowing jazz with classical music, folk Italian dance patterns, and ...
Exciting New Free Improvisation Album Release By Billie Davies
A new album release by drummer Billie Davies, Retrospectives (In The Key Of Jazz). A retrospective of never before released music created during a 6 year period, 82 minutes of Free Improvisation, Beyond Jazz, Avant-garde in the key of Jazz music. To be released and distributed thanks to ReverbNation and Bandcamp on April 20, 2025. All ...
