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Jazz-con 2025 Unveils Full Lineup Of Sessions Spanning Business, Innovation, And Global Collaboration

May 19, 2025

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 ...

Latest Album By Master Pianist Eric Scott Reed 'Out Late' Now Available Via Smoke Sessions Records

May 18, 2025

Master pianist Eric Scott Reed leads an invigorating top-shelf session, capturing the late-night vibrations of New York City Released May 16 via Smoke Sessions Records, Out Late features trumpeter Nicholas Payton, tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, bassist Peter Washington, and drummer Joe Farnsworth Out Late Album Release Shows May 16 at Los Angeles County Museum Of Art ...

Patrick Zimmerli Releases His New Label's Inaugural Album 'Songs Of Innocence'

May 17, 2025

Patrick Zimmerli announces May 16 release of his stirring new album Songs of Innocence, the first release on his new record label, EMP (Emergence Music Productions) Listen to the opening track “60 Morningside” featuring Zimmerli (saxophone), Kevin Hays (piano), and Satoshi Takeishi (percussion) EMP Label Launch Part and Songs of Innocence album release show: May 17 ...

Yuki Yamamura's First Leader Album Wins Silver Awards In Two Categories At The US Global Music Awards

May 15, 2025

Yuki Yamamura a jazz bassist based in New York, won two silver awards for his debut album as a leader, View of 124, at the Global Music Awards in the US, in the composer and group categories. The Global Music Awards is an international music awards program that recognizes outstanding artists, composers, producers, and performers in ...

Sara Magnúsdóttir

Icelandic jazz Hammond organist Sara Magnúsdóttir brings an exciting new voice to the Hammond Organ, blending nordic lyricism with deep grooves and a soulful touch - all tied together by her background in the jazz tradition.

Growing up in a small Icelandic village with a fascination for jazz lead her to her studies in the US. During her college years, she discovered a deep pull towards the Hammond organ, its power and soulful sound. Taught by veteran organist Mike LeDonne, Sara was inspired to say the least. After finishing her BM in Jazz Performance from William Paterson University, she went on to get a MM in Jazz composition and arranging, building on her other big passion of big band music. 

OJC Odds & Ends: From Cal Tjader to Mal Waldron

by C. Andrew Hovan
May 12, 2025

Once the vinyl renaissance confirmed that record labels could bring in a steady income just by tapping their holdings, they began combing their archives to fuel a steady stream of reissues. With a catalog of more than 1.2 million songs, Concord Records was uniquely positioned to capitalize on this resurgence. Its Craft Recordings subsidiary has emerged ...

Kandace Springs, Brandee Younger, Melissa Kassel, Atlantic Jazz Collective With Norma Winstone, Joe LaBarbera & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
May 12, 2025

This broadcast celebrates the beginning of May with new releases from Kandace Springs, Brandee Younger, Melissa Kassel & Tom Zicarelli Group and the Atlantic Jazz Collective featuring Norma Winstone and Joe LaBarbera, with birthday shoutouts to Connie Crothers, Shirley Horn, Angela Bofill, Andrea Brachfeld, Liz Terrell Brydge, honorable men Duke Ellington and Keith Ganz, among others. ...

Finn Wiest's 'Aurora': A Vibrant Journey Through Sculpted Jazz Soundscapes

May 12, 2025

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. ...

Julieta Rada: New Album 'Candombe' Showcase June 4th At Nublu!

May 11, 2025

Latin Grammy-nominated artist Julieta Rada continues to remind listeners everywhere why she is one of the most unique and innovative artists in Latin music. Today, she released her highly anticipated fourth studio album, Candombe, which is now available to stream on all digital music platforms. “Candombe” is a definitive project in the Uruguayan artist's career and ...

Miguel Zenon and Luis Perdomo at Harlem Stage Gatehouse

by Paul Reynolds
May 9, 2025

Miguel Zenon and Luis Perdomo Harlem Stage Gatehouse Carnegie Hall Citywide New York, NY May 3, 2025 The duets between alto saxophonist Miguel Zenon and pianist Luis Perdomo are among the most affecting jazz collaborations of recent years, and the most acclaimed. The first of the duo albums they've recorded ...