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JazzWeek Radio Chart: June 21, 2021

June 18, 2021

All About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek radio chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations around the United States. Enjoy! TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 1 1 Greg Abate Magic Dance: The Music of Kenny Barron (Whaling City Sound) ...

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Saxsession: Dave Koz, Grace Kelly and Gerald Albright

by Joseph Vella
June 18, 2021

After playing the saxophone for over 50 years, Tom Scott wanted to dedicate an episode to discuss the sax with a few of his colleagues who have mastered the instrument but have also built careers entertaining audiences with their playing. Dave Koz, Grace Kelly and Gerald Albright sit down with Tom on a special Podcast Express ...

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John Scofield, Bireli Lagrene, Tribal Tech, Igor Wilcox and Erik Escobar

by Len Davis
June 18, 2021

On today's program old favourites from John Scofield, Tribal Tech, Jean-Luc Ponty, Steps Ahead, and Bireli Lagrene, Also a special segment of the show to showcase Brazilian musicians including drummer Igor Willcox, pianist and keyboard player Erik Escobar, vocalist Flora Purim and guitarist Andre Nieri.Playlist John Scofield “Four On The Floor" from Up All ...

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New albums from Taubenhouse, Carney, Lewis, and Booth and more!

by Bob Osborne
June 17, 2021

All recent releases this time around with the third volume in the Moments In Trio series from Yaniv Taubenhouse leading the way. There is also free improvisation mixed with modal jazz from Zane Carney, as well as the stunning new album from James Brandon Lewis. Original music and a unique ensemble sound that pushes at the ...

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Camila Meza: Color Inspired Optimism

by David Bixler
June 16, 2021

Chilean guitarist, singer, and songwriter Camila Meza lives in a world of color. She sees the music that she creates in a unique and personal way, inviting the listener to participate with her in the color filled journey. In this episode of Liner Notes she speaks with an optimistic poignancy on the paralyzing effect that the ...

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James Brandon Lewis, Jaimie Branch, & Dave Rempis

by Maurice Hogue
June 16, 2021

Chalk up another great recording from saxophonist and composer James Brandon Lewis. Jesup Wagon for Tau Forms marks another step on what seems to be a steady climb to the top of current saxophonists. Like last year's great Live At Willisau, JBL has drummer Chad Taylor with him along with Kirk Knuffke, Christopher Hoffman and the ...

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Trumpet Master Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah - Looking Forward

by Russell Perry
June 15, 2021

Since he began recording at nineteen, now thirty-eight year old Christian Scott ATunde Adjuah has been developing one of the most distinguishable trumpet sounds in jazz. A nephew of alto saxophonist Donald Harrison, Jr., he is graduate of the storied New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and then Berklee College of Music giving him one of ...

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Omar Sosa, Southern Energy Ens., Dominique Fils-Aimé, Keith Brown - Mixtape

by Ludovico Granvassu
June 15, 2021

Two hours are so quick to fill and one has to often leave out several tracks that would deserve attention but, for a reason or another (length, similarities to other selections, need for variety and flow etc.), don't find the right spot in the playlist... To partially remedy this situation we have a “companion mixtape" series ...

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Julian Lage: Notes With The Weight Of Words

by Leo Sidran
June 14, 2021

When Julian Lage plays guitar, it's hard not to get swept up in it. His relationship with the instrument is natural and contagious. Maybe that's because it's been with him for most of his life. When he was just 8 years old, Julian was the subject of an Academy Award nominated documentary film called Jules at ...

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Celebrating Jazz Geminis Valaida Snow and Memphis Minnie Among Others

by Mary Foster Conklin
June 14, 2021

The first hour celebrates the birthdays of Valaida Snow, known as “Little Louis" and “Queen of the Trumpet," a nickname given to her by W.C. Handy — a virtuoso jazz entertainer who became an internationally celebrated talent. Also in the spotlight is Memphis Minnie, a blues guitarist, and songwriter married to Joe McCoy and later Ernest ...