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Rufus Wainwright
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Rufus Wainwright is a Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter, was born into a family of musical pedigree: his mother is Kate McGarrigle and his father is Loudon Wainwright III. His sister, Martha Wainwright is also a musician, as is his half-sister Lucy Wainwright Roche and his aunt, Sloan Wainwright. Rufus was born in New York but moved to Canada when his parents divorced. He was aged three at that time. He attended Millbrook School as well as studying piano at Concordia and Mc Gill Universities. As a child, Rufus Wainwright would play piano in 'The McGarrigle Sisters and Family' band, mainly playing folk music
I Dischi del 2025 secondo Ludovico Granvassu
by Ludovico Granvassu
Immortalare la bellezza e la varietà del jazz pubblicato nel 2025 attraverso una “top ten" appare tanto arduo, vano--e alla fine deludente--quanto cercare di fotografare un tramonto sulla costiera amalfitana usando una rudimentale fotocamera digitale e facendo un forellino sul copriobiettivo. Certo, una foto verrà scattata. Potrebbe persino dimostrare che eri lì, in quel momento, quando ...
Ludovico Granvassu's Garden Of Jazzy Delights 2025
by Ludovico Granvassu
Capturing the breathtaking beauty, range, and diversity of jazz released in 2025 through a list of “10 best albums" feels as challenging, vain--and ultimately disappointing--as trying to photograph the Grand Canyon at sunset by placing a pinhole in front of a rudimentary digital camera's lens. Sure, a picture will be taken. It might even prove you ...
Rufus Wainwright, Theo Bleckmann, Anne Mette Iversen, Terry Callier & More
by Ludovico Granvassu
Here is your weekly antidote to background music, where we lean in, listen close, and find what's truly worth hearing. And there's plenty of gems worth hearing in this playlist, with a special focus on remarkable singers like Rufus Wainwright, Theo Bleckmann and Terry Callier.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. ...
Unearthed... Previously Unreleased Music from Rahsaan Roland Kirk + New Tunes from Brandon Sanders and Lafayette Harris Jr.
by Hobart Taylor
Rahsaan Roland Kirk Live Recording, plus gorgeous vocals from Rufus Wainwright and La Paula Herrera.Playlist Host Speaks 00:00 Brandon Sanders “Soul Eyes" from Lasting Impression (Savant/HighNote) 00:15 Sharel Cassity “Gratitude" from Gratitude (Sunnyside) 6:14 Los Angeles Improvisations Ensemble “Sussex Elegy" from Insubordinate Lunar Transgressions (Denouement) 10:58 Host Speaks 16:42 Marianne Solivan “Open the Door" ...
Alan Hampton's 'Little White Lies' New Single Captures Spontaneous Take
Alan Hampton's “Little White Lies"—Pasadena Studio Session Captures Spontaneous Take on American Song Multi-instrumentalist, composer, and singer Alan Hampton returns with a new single: a stripped-down, heartfelt rendition of the 1930 American song “Little White Lies." Recorded in a single sitting at his Pasadena studio, Hampton performed the song in two live takes—guitar and vocals, then ...
Branford Marsalis, Jennifer Madsen, Johnny Vidacovich, Howard Levy & Brian Culbertson
by Joe Dimino
We kick off the 930th episode of Neon Jazz with the ever-evolving jazz chameleon, Brian Culbertson, spinning sounds from his brand-new 2025 album Day Trip. From there, we flow into a groove featuring one of Culbertson's collaborators--the legendary Branford Marsalis. The journey continues with an eclectic mix of artists, from Richard Carr to Jimbo Ross, each ...
Benjamin Boone, Bevan Manson, Julieta Eugenio, Ginetta's Vendetta, Music Soup Organ Trio and Miki Yamanaka
by Mary Foster Conklin
This broadcast includes new releases from Benjamin Boone, Bevan Manson, Julieta Eugenio, Ginetta's Vendetta, Music Soup Organ Trio and Miki Yamanaka, with birthday shoutouts to Emily Remler, Lovie Austin (Downhearted Blues), Marlena Shaw, Vi Redd, Margo Guryan, Catherine Russell, Kait Dunton and Jo Harrop, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear. See ...
Jazz on Soul, Pop, Rock, Folk, And Other Intangible Territories - Part 1
by Artur Moral
Part 1 | Part 2Jazz is synonymous with improvisation, but in many cases, it's also about adaptation. This means not just adjusting to new times and social changes, but also frequently reinterpreting songs from its own history and others beyond its vague borders. Here, we present ten highly disparate compositions from different genres, showcasing ...
Festival International de Jazz de Montréal 2024
by Mark Sullivan
Various Venues Festival International de Jazz de Montréal Montréal, Canada June 30 to July 4, 2024 This year's official announcement of the headliners of the 44th edition of the festival included André 3000, Norah Jones, Hiatus Kaiyote, Laufey, Robert Glasper, and Orville Peck. This diverse group is notable for departing from ...
