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Article: Year in Review

Kerilie McDowall Favorite Jazz Albums of 2025

Read "Kerilie McDowall Favorite Jazz Albums of 2025" reviewed by Kerilie McDowall

by Kerilie McDowall

It's a long list of inspiring artists this year on the Canadian Best Of 2025 roster. Jazz spirit is in the air. An 11th release from the kaleidoscopic-robed, comedic powerhouse ensemble, saxophone groove favorites the Shuffle Demons, enhanced the year with their beyond-fab 2025 writing.  Funky sax lines interspersed with laughs, fun, and hipster-king attitude make ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Classic jazz from Blue Mitchell and others, recognizing Geoffrey Keezer's birthday and others

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by David W. Daniels

Classic jazz from Blue Mitchell, Reuben Wilson, and more. New music from Brandon Sanders, Michael Dease, and more. Birthday recognition for Geoffrey Keezer, Cindy Blackman Santana, and others.Playlist Eddie Palmieri “Random Thoughts" from Exploration (Coco) 00:00 Blue Mitchell “Chick's Tune" from The Thing To Do (Blue Note) 8:58 Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers ...

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Article: Inside The Interview

Dominique Fils-Aimé: Jazz as Freedom, Healing, and Connection

Read "Dominique Fils-Aimé: Jazz as Freedom, Healing, and Connection" reviewed by Steven Roby

by Steven Roby

Montreal vocalist--composer Dominique Fils-Aimé discusses music as essential as breath--something vital, grounding, and shared. In conversation, a few recurring themes emerge: freedom as the driving force of jazz, healing as the restorative power of music on the body, and connection--among people, across generations, and through history--as the quiet foundation that allows songs to travel. These ideas ...

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Article: Interview

Alisa Clancy Served Cheer and Empathy with Her Morning Cup of Jazz During COVID, Then Signed Off

Read "Alisa Clancy Served Cheer and Empathy with Her Morning Cup of Jazz During COVID, Then Signed Off" reviewed by Joan Merrill

by Joan Merrill

Bay Area jazz lovers were shocked to learn that “the voice of jazz" would no longer help them greet the day with her blend of jazz and good humor in a voice like no other. After 35 years as KCSM's premiere host, Alisa Clancy announced her retirement after almost single-handedly keeping the radio station ...

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Article: Interview

Ola Onabulé: A Tapestry of Soul, Jazz and Global Roots

Read "Ola Onabulé: A Tapestry of Soul, Jazz and Global Roots" reviewed by Angelo Leonardi

by Angelo Leonardi

Singer-songwriter and producer Ola Onabulé shares insights into his life and work, spotlighting his eclectic collaboration with guitarist Nicolas Meier, which led to the release of Proof of Life (Self Produced, 2025). Both based in London, the British-Nigerian vocalist and Swiss guitarist discovered, during the isolation of the pandemic, a shared empathy in their ...

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Article: Interview

Ola Onabulè: una musica senza confini

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by Angelo Leonardi

Il cantautore e produttore Ola Onabulé ci parla della sua vita e del suo lavoro a partire dall'eclettica collaborazione col chitarrista Nicolas Meier, che ha portato alla recente uscita dell'album Proof of Life. Entrambi residenti a Londra, il vocalist britannico d'origine nigeriana e il chitarrista svizzero hanno scoperto, nei mesi dell'isolamento pandemico, di condividere empaticamente i ...

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Article: Album Review

Anita Donndorff: Thirsty Soul

Read "Thirsty Soul" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky

The second album from Argentina-born, New York-based vocalist Anita Donndorff owes its identity to both of her homes. With studio sessions taking place in Buenos Aires and the East Village in Manhattan, and some Argentinians and two Americans contributing to Latin-inflected takes on songbook standards, this notable newcomer proudly displays her history through Thirsty Soul.

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five with vocalist Diana Hamilton

Read "Take Five with vocalist Diana Hamilton" reviewed by AAJ Staff

by AAJ Staff

Meet vocalist Diana Hamilton I'm an instinctive artist--meaning, I didn't choose to be a singer. Singing chose me. It began during a moment of deep torment when my three-year-old son, Nairobi, was subjected to racism at a daycare in France. I had never experienced such cruelty growing up as a Black child in the Bahamas. I ...

Article: Live Review

Merano Jazz Festival And Academy 2025

Read "Merano Jazz Festival And Academy 2025" reviewed by Giuseppe Segala

by Giuseppe Segala

Merano Jazz Festival and Academy 2025 Varie sedi Merano 8-13 luglio 2025 Il jazz a Merano ha mostrato alcuni dei suoi molteplici volti. Quello dell'orgoglio, della denuncia sociale e della teatralità afroamericana intrisa di soul con il quartetto We Exist! guidato da Dee Dee Bridgewater. Quello eclettico, ricco di humor e ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Shirley Horn, Jackie Paris, Emilie-Claire Barlow, Christie Dashiell and More!

Read "Shirley Horn, Jackie Paris, Emilie-Claire Barlow, Christie Dashiell and More!" reviewed by Jua Howard

by Jua Howard

Greetings Music Family! It's time for another episode of the “First Instrument Jazz Show"! I've got new music from Christie Dashiell with Terri Lyne Carrington, Carrie Jackson, Anais Reno and the The Hot Toddies Jazz Band, and more timeless music from Shirley Horn, Allan Harris, Emilie-Claire Barlow, Jackie Paris, Incognito, Nina Simoneand many more. Come get ...


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