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For more than 35 years, Ralph Peterson has been one of the distinctive and recognizable drummers in jazz. Besides his incomparable talent behind the drumkit, which has led to collaborations with the likes of Terence Blanchard, Branford Marsalis, David Murray, Roy Hargrove, Michael Brecker, Regina Belle, Betty Carter, Ron Carter, and The Roots in a career that spans almost 35 years - not to mention being hand-picked by Art Blakey as the second drummer in the legendary bandleader's Jazz Messenger Big Band until Blakey's 1990 passing. Ralph Peterson with drums Ralph Peterson is now at the intersection where his influence on modern jazz is undeniable and constant. In a varied and prodigious career whose span now encompasses nearly four decades, percussionist-composer Ralph Peterson Jr

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Happy 109th Birthday Thelonious Monk! His Music Interpreted by Himself, Ralph Peterson, Carmen Bradford, and Others

Read "Happy 109th Birthday Thelonious Monk! His Music Interpreted by Himself, Ralph Peterson, Carmen Bradford, and Others" reviewed by David W. Daniels

by David W. Daniels

It is “Monktober" and we are celebrating the 10-10-1917 birthday of one of the greatest piano composers in jazz--Mr. Thelonious Sphere Monk. In addition to the artists named in the title, we have tribute compositions from Dr. Lonnie Smith, Carlos Henriquez, and his son T.S. Monk. Additional artists interpreting Monk's compositions include Blue Mitchell, Larry Goldings, ...

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Article: Interview

Dorota Piotrowska: Jazz With International Voices

Read "Dorota Piotrowska: Jazz With International Voices" reviewed by R.J. DeLuke

by R.J. DeLuke

As a child in Poland, Dorota Piotrowska was musical. She played piano and listened to records of music from America that her father was fond of, like The Doors, Led Zeppelin and Queen. At age seven her piano studies centered on classical music, as is the case with most kids taking up the instrument. ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Jazz Classics from the '80s and '90s including Wynton Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, and others; new music from Gregory Hutchinson, Eliane Elias, and more

Read "Jazz Classics from the '80s and '90s including Wynton Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, and others; new music from Gregory Hutchinson, Eliane Elias, and more" reviewed by David W. Daniels

by David W. Daniels

In addition to the artists named in the title, classic '80s and '90s jazz is featured by Wallace Roney, Joe Lovano, and others. New jazz fusion from Brooklyn Funk Essentials and the UK band Knat is included. Birthday recognition given for Ralph Peterson, Cecil McBee, Tom Scott, and others.Playlist Chick Corea “Puccini's Walk" from ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Homage To Thelonious Monk, his compositions and performances

Read "Homage To Thelonious Monk, his compositions and performances" reviewed by David W. Daniels

by David W. Daniels

Compositions and performances by Thelonious Monk in honor of his birthdate of October 10th. Includes Monk's versions of Epistrophy, Liza, and Bye Ya. Also includes interpretations of Monk compositions by Geri Allen, Carmen McRae, Ralph Peterson, Kevin Mahogany, and more.Playlist Thelonious Monk “Epistrophy" from Monk In Tokyo (CBS) 00:00 Geri Allen with Charlie Haden ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Music From Halvorson, Grasso, Harvey & More

Read "New Music From Halvorson, Grasso, Harvey & More" reviewed by Bob Osborne

by Bob Osborne

A selection of the best of new jazz releases in 2025 with a few classic tracks from previous years. In particular Mary Halvorson's new album is a strong contender for album of the year.Playlist Mary Halvorson “Full of Neon" from About Ghosts (Nonesuch Records) 00:00 Pasquale Grasso “Pannonica" from Solo Be-Bop! (Sony Masterworks) 06:55 ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Betty Carter, Patty Waters, and Fay Victor

Read "Betty Carter, Patty Waters, and Fay Victor" reviewed by Jerome Wilson

by Jerome Wilson

This program features several distinctive vocalists, Betty Carter, Patty Waters, and Fay Victor. It also has instrumental work from Riley Mulherkar, The Messthetics, and Tomasz Stańko among others. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Mark ...

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Article: Liner Notes

Tim Warfield: One For Shirley

Read "Tim Warfield: One For Shirley" reviewed by C. Andrew Hovan

by C. Andrew Hovan

Jimmy Smith and Larry Young have continually set the benchmark for creative endeavors involving jazz and the Hammond B-3 organ, Smith being acknowledged for bringing the technical virtuosity of be-bop to the instrument and Young for expanding the vernacular based on the forward-thinking implications of John Coltrane. Somewhere in between these two, a colorful range of ...

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Article: Live Review

Jeremy Pelt Quintet at Jazz Alley

Read "Jeremy Pelt Quintet at Jazz Alley" reviewed by Paul Rauch

by Paul Rauch

Jeremy Pelt Quintet Jazz Alley Seattle, WA November 7, 2023 At forty seven years of age, trumpeter/composer Jeremy Pelt came of age as a musician in the mid-1990's as a young member of the Mingus Big Band. He benefited greatly during that time and in the years that followed, from the ...

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Article: Play This!

Anthony Fung: Boo Boo's Birthday

Read "Anthony Fung: Boo Boo's Birthday" reviewed by John Chacona

by John Chacona

Show business savants know the power of a marquee name in the credits, and the lesson has not been lost on jazz musicians. So it's no surprise that Canadian-born drummer Anthony Fung invited fellow Angeleno Mark Turner to guest on Fo(u)rth (Self Produced, 2023). The risk of being upstaged is always present, even with an artist ...


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