Home » Search Center » Results: Ron Blake

Results for "Ron Blake"

Article: Interview

John Hadfield: An Open Concept

by Katchie Cartwright
November 26, 2025

John Hadfield's sound is instantly recognizable, due in part to his unique drum kit, which reflects the musics he has studied and with which he continues to engage. Hadfield's formal degrees are in jazz (University of Nevada, Las Vegas) and Western classical music (University of Missouri, Kansas City), but he also studied frame drumming and world ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Let's Take A Breath, New Tunes For Reflection And Contemplation

by Hobart Taylor
October 8, 2025

New music from Muriel Grossmann, Charles Lloyd, Margherita Fava, Theo Bleckmann, J.D. Allen and Laura Ann Singh. Playlist Host Speaks 00:00 Muriel Grossmann “Already Here" from Breakthrough (rrgemsrecords) 1:54 Charles Lloyd “Black Butterfly" from Figure In Blue (Blue Note) 11:20 Host Speaks 20:23 Margherita Fava “Alter Ego" from Murrina (Self-Produced) 21:27 Theo Bleckmann “Teardrop" ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Meet Carole Nelson

by Cheryl K.
October 6, 2025

In this hour, an interview with Ireland-based pianist, saxophonist, composer, lyricist, and educator Carole Nelson. Her upcoming album on Livia Records with bassist Cormac O'Brien and drummer Dominic Mullen is Through the Storm--their fourth trio album together. Also, selections from pianist Eva Novoa and her trio, the Baltimore Jazz Collective, and a bit of The Latin ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Jon Batiste, Randy Newman, Hedvig Mollestad, Emma-Jean Thackray

by Ludovico Granvassu
September 2, 2025

Enjoy a playlist of standout new jazz releases from off the beaten path, with a special focus on late-night band heroes Lenny Pickett, Ron Blake, and Jon Batiste in a one-of-a-kind collaboration with Randy Newman. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Ron ...

Article: Album Review

Ron Blake, feat. Reuben Rogers & John Hadfield: SCRATCH Band

Read "SCRATCH Band" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers
August 16, 2025

There several interesting features that single out saxophonist Ron Blake's new recording with what he refers to as his SCRATCH Band. First, the Puerto Rican-born Blake, best known for his work on tenor saxophone, plays baritone sax on five of the album's nine numbers, tenor sax on only three, tenor and soprano (separately) on one of ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Chuck Mangione, Joe Farnsworth, Sarah Wilson & Hermon Mehari

by Joe Dimino
August 10, 2025

Welcome to Episode 918 of Neon Jazz--a journey that kicks off in true style with the soulful synergy of Paris-based trumpeter Hermon Mehari and pianist Tony Tixier on their new organic duo project, Soul Song. Hermon, with his deep Kansas City roots, continues to illuminate the European jazz scene with grace and power. From there, we ...

News: Recording

Saxophonist Ron Blake Streamlines & Simplifies His Musical Delivery With 'Scratch Band,' Due August 8 On 7tēn33 Productions

July 2, 2025

Ron Blake makes the case that less is more with the lean, uncluttered, direct sound of his SCRATCH Band, set for an August 8 release on his 7tēn33 Productions label. The debut of the tenor and baritone saxophonist’s eponymous ensemble is a more intimate affair than usual, placing Blake in a trio with bassist Reuben Rogers ...

Article: Album Review

Zoo Too Trio: Poetry Legroom

Read "Poetry Legroom" reviewed by Kyle Simpler

by Kyle Simpler
May 29, 2025

The jazz trio has long captivated both musicians and listeners, with iconic recordings from artists like Bill Evans and Oscar Peterson serving as cornerstones of the genre. But with Poetry Legroom Zoo Too Trio challenges and redefines the conventional format, sidestepping tradition in favor of something more exploratory, cinematic, and emotionally expressive. Pianist Michael Cain, guitarist ...

Album