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Shelly Berg

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Shelly Berg is a Steinway piano artist and multi-Grammy nominated arranger and producer. His latest jazz trio album Alegría (ArtistShare) features bassist Carlitos Del Puerto and drummer Dafnis Prieto. His previous album Gershwin Reimagined: An American in London was recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by José Serebrier (Decca Gold).

The All Music Guide says “Shelly Berg is one of the finest pianists around in the early 21st century playing modern mainstream jazz.” His recording project The Deep with bassist Dave Finck on Chesky Records is widely praised for its versatility and virtuosity with 4.5 stars from DownBeat magazine

Album

Some Days Are Better: The Lost Scores

Label: Greenleaf Music
Released: 2025
Track listing: Smatta; Some Days Are Better Suite; Dallab; Sweet Yakity Waltz; D.G.S.; Song for Someone; C.P.E.P.; Who’s Standing in My Corner; Introduction to No Particular Song; Some Doors Are Better Open; Everybody Knows It.

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Steve Coleman, Matthew Shipp and RIP Susan Alcorn

Read "Steve Coleman, Matthew Shipp and RIP Susan Alcorn" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This show features a tribute to the late pedal steel master, Susan Alcorn. It also includes music from Matthew Shipp, Mehmet Ali Sanlikol, and Steve Coleman 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 Itamar ...

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Article: Album Review

Kenny Wheeler Legacy: Some Days Are Better: The Lost Scores

Read "Some Days Are Better: The Lost Scores" reviewed by Francesco Varriale


A distanza di pochi mesi dal decennale della scomparsa di Kenny Wheeler (avvenuta il 18 settembre 2014) e in prossimità di quello che sarebbe stato il suo novantacinquesimo compleanno, la Greenleaf Music pubblica un omaggio al musicista canadese, le cui composizioni vengono proposte secondo arrangiamenti dell'autore che mai erano stati eseguiti in questa forma.

Album

Alegria

Label: ArtistShare
Released: 2024
Track listing: Home With You; Marina Sunset; Alegria; At Last; Meatballs and Apple Pie; The Joy; Bliss; When Next We Meet; I'll Follow the Sun; Red Rocks,Tall Cactus; Somewhere.

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

RIP Roy Haynes, plus Lucy Woodward and Alan Braufman

Read "RIP Roy Haynes, plus Lucy Woodward and Alan Braufman" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This program pays tribute to the late Roy Haynes with examples of his work with Oliver Nelson and Andrew Hill as well as his recordings as a bandleader. It also features Lucy Woodward, Howard Riley and Alan Braufman. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Steve Allee, Oscar Peterson, Rebecca Kilgore, T.K. Blue and more

Read "Steve Allee, Oscar Peterson, Rebecca Kilgore, T.K. Blue and more" reviewed by Benjamin Boddie


Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Blue Lou Marini And Bluband, Steve Allee, Oscar Peterson, Rebecca Kilgore, Larry Vuckovich, T.K. Blue, Jim Witzel, Jazzmeia Horn, Warren Wolf, Joe Baione, John Fedchock, Ginetta's Vendetta, Hyeseon Hong, Jane Monheit, JD Allen, Christian Sands, Thom Rotella, Samara Joy, The Headhunters, Michael Dease, and more. Playlist Blue Lou ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Tom Harrell, Michael Dease, Eric Jacobson, Caity Gyorgy and more

Read "Tom Harrell, Michael Dease, Eric Jacobson, Caity Gyorgy and more" reviewed by Benjamin Boddie


Today's Music--Right Now!... Fantastic music by Tom Harrell, Michael Dease, Eric Jacobson, Caity Gyorgy, Shelly Berg, Thom Rotella, Danny Jonokuchi, Bevan Manson, Wayne Escoffery, Jonathan Powell, Emmet Cohen, Hyeseon Hong, Warren Wolf, The Crew, Ben Wolfe, Christopher Parnis, Diego Fugueiredo, Zack Foey, Michael O'Neill, City Of Four and more. Playlist Tom Harrell “Chalcedon" from ...

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Article: Album Review

Shelly Berg: Alegria

Read "Alegria" reviewed by Pierre Giroux


Shelly Berg's Alegria is a journey through the landscapes of love, joy and reflection. Joined by longtime collaborators bassist Carlitos Del Puerto and drummer Dafnis Prieto, along with tenor saxophonist Melvin Butler on a couple of tracks, Berg creates a sound that is bustling and approachable. The eleven tracks release are predominately ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Orrin Evans, Lux Quartet, Andromeda Turre and Nasheet Waits

Read "Orrin Evans, Lux Quartet, Andromeda Turre and Nasheet Waits" reviewed by Hobart Taylor


This week we feature brand new music from Orrin Evans' Captain Black's Big Band, The Lux Quartet featuring Myra Melford and Alison Miller, vocalist Andromeda Turre and Nasheet Waits. Playlist Brian McCarthy “The Beginning" from After/Life (Truth Revolution) 0:00 Maddie Vogler “Hymn For August" from While We Have Time (Origin) 15:09 Mike Downes “Banff ...


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