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Sean Jones

For the remarkable composer/trumpeter/educator/activist Sean Jones, the pursuit of Jazz is a most serious endeavor. Not just in terms of mastering the art form, but in its fullest meaning and purpose socially, philosophically and spiritually. Deeply influenced by his immersion in Gospel music in the church as a youth, Sean had an epiphany at the age of 19 while he was a student at Youngstown State University. That awakening occurred - as it has for so many serious-minded individuals both inside and outside of music - with his first hearing of the magnificent John Coltrane’s masterpiece A Love Supreme. “I was driving in my car at the time and I had to pull off the road
The Intangible Between

Label: Smoke Sessions Records
Released: 2020
Track listing: Proclaim Liberty; This Little Light of Mine; A Time For Love; That Too; Off Minor; Into
Dawn; Tough Love; Im So Glad I Got to Know You
Look for the Light

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2020
Track listing: Segment;
Waltz New;
Tricotism;
Paragon;
Conversion;
Look for the Light;
A Look Inside;
Quasimodo;
Your Name Never Came Up.
Irene Jalenti

“Her warmth and strong stage presence allow her to communicate the essence, power and importance of jazz” Bob Cranshaw Italian-born, Baltimore-based jazz vocalist Irene Jalenti has proven to be a dynamic, soulful, and passionate performer and composer who delves deeply into the meaning of each song and brings drama and conviction to her performances with her naturally deep tone and an impressively wide range. Adept at scat singing and able to sing in five different languages, she connects with and delights a range of audiences. Her sound has been compared to legends such as Nina Simone, Cassandra Wilson, and Beth Carvalho
Take Five with Jeff Reed

Meet Jeff Reed Jeff Reed is an acoustic bassist, electric bassist, composer, and educator residing in jny: Baltimore, MD. One of the most in-demand sidemen in the area, Jeff has performed extensively throughout the United States and throughout the world. As a sideman, Reed frequently works with bass vibraphonist Warren Wolf, trumpeter Sean Jones, and bass ...
Tamir Hendelman: The Many Colors and Cultures of Tamir

With so many talented jazz pianists over the years, it can be a challenge to make your own mark or carve out your own identity. Many fine musicians have simply blended into the scene, seemingly unnoticed, due to a lack of singularity that sets them apart. Tamir Hendelman crashes that barrier with a signature sound that ...
Jazz Musician of the Day: Sean Jones

All About Jazz is celebrating Sean Jones' birthday today! For the remarkable composer/trumpeter/educator/activist Sean Jones, the pursuit of Jazz is a most serious endeavor. Not just in terms of mastering the art form, but in its fullest meaning and purpose socially, philosophically and spiritually. Deeply influenced by his immersion in Gospel music in the church as ...
Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band: The Intangible Between

Pianist Orrin Evans has a deep understanding of the unshakeable bond between fellowship, humanity and the creative process. That knowledge has guided him through creating a remarkable catalog of music as both a leader and sideman, along the way, experiencing the fellowship of a collective of musicians he often refers to as The Village."
Trio+

Label: Stricker Street Records
Released: 2019
Track listing: Something Suite
1st movement (3:43)
2nd movement (1:27)
3rd movement (4:01)
4th movement (4:51)
Cantata (6:38)
Amy Pookie (6:52)
My Foolish Heart (9:14)
Neophilia (2:56)
How Deep Is the Ocean (intro) (2:12)
How Deep Is the Ocean (5:25)
Invitation (7:05)
Plummeting (6:36)
2019 Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

2019 Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival Pittsburgh, PA June 20-23, 2019 Now in its ninth year, the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival continues to grow and prosper as one of the country's best jazz festivals. Tied to the efforts of the city's August Wilson African American Cultural Center, the festival continues to prosper under ...