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Prolific Pianist/Composer To Release Epic, Medieval, Progressive/Jazz Masterpiece, 'Scenes From The Dark Ages,' March 28th On L&h Production
“I dreamed about being born in medieval times,” says composer Yelena Eckemoff. Yelena’s newest album is not a rendering of early-music tropes in modern jazz feels. Rather, in her writing on this album Yelena synthesizes classical music constructs and her original melodies with the varied rhythmic and stylistic innovations of jazz, fusion, and world music from ...
The Recording Industry’s Music Performance Trust Fund Projects Grants of More than $1 Million to Communities Celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month in April 2025
Month-long investment throughout North America intends to benefit individuals and communities sharing this treasured American art form The recording industry’s Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF), a leading non-profit organization enriching lives and uniting communities through the power of music, is on track to distribute over $1,000,000 in grants for admission-free live concerts this April for Jazz ...
Oscar Moore: Enchanting Guitar, 1945-'65
One of the finest and most rewarding box sets to cross my desk this year is The Enchanting Guitar of Oscar Moore: The 1945-1965 Years. Released by Fresh Sound, this three-CD set with terrific liner notes by Jordi Pujol is both captivating and illuminating. Best known as the guitarist in the famed Nat King Cole Trio ...
Backgrounder: A.K. Salim on Savoy
One of the least researched and virtually forgotten master arrangers of the 1950s is Ahmad Khatab Salim—better known as A.K. Salim. He had a muscular, orchestral style and lyrical instrumental approach that caught the ear and packed a punch. Salim also arranged for Dizzy Gillespie and had one of the finest Latin-jazz pens, scoring Machito's Kenya ...
Axon Radio Helps Musicians With Latest Single 'Parkside Drive' – A Melodic Tribute To Their Musical Roots
The Indianapolis smooth jazz duo Axon Radio proudly presents their latest single, “Parkside Drive,” a musical journey back to the place where it all started. Composed by bassist Cory Carleton and drummer Travis Brant, who also produced the track, “Parkside Drive” features a blend of soulful melodies and smooth grooves. This standout release showcases an impressive ...
Ralph Hepola: Tubist Extraordinaire and Winner of a 2024 John Stites Jazz Award
Once upon a time the venerable tuba was the foundational time-keeping instrument of a jazz band, mainly because its deep bass register meant it could be heard (the upright bass was sometimes used for indoor gigs). An early proponent of the tuba as an integral part of jazz was Louis Armstrong, especially with his Hot Five ...
Jazz Clubs In Midwest Rally Around Mission
“Midwest Jazz Collective” — Jazz clubs in the Midwest organize with a mission and announce first collaboratively routed tour in Spring of 2025. More than a dozen Jazz clubs across Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Iowa, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan align to form the Midwest Jazz Collective (MJC). With a shared passion for the preservation and advancement ...
José Ignacio Santos: Crafting Melodies Beyond Borders
In the vibrant tapestry of contemporary classical and jazz music, few figures shine as brightly as Jose Ignacio Santos , a 31-year-old woodwind virtuoso from the Dominican Republic. As chronicled here by Laura D. Recio, Santos’s musical journey is a testament to talent, perseverance, and the transcendent power of curiosity. A self-taught prodigy hailing from the ...
Two Dozen More Versions of 'So Rare'
Following my post on Jimmy Dorsey's So Rare, I received a flood of emails from readers who are fans of the late 1950s version and had favorites. The addictive tune was written by composer Jerry Herst and lyricist Jack Sharpe, but before it was published in 1937, Fred Astaire sang the song early that year on ...
Red Rodney, Before Charlie Parker
Before joining the Charlie Parker Quintet in late 1949, trumpeter Red Rodney (Robert Chudnick) had quite an illustrious and prolific career in big bands. Born in Philadelphia, Rodney turned pro at 15 and played in the horn section of major bands, from 1944 to 1949. Here's the list in order: Jimmy Dorsey, Elliot Lawrence, Gene Krupa, ...
