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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Curation Vs. Creation

Read "Curation Vs. Creation" reviewed by Patrick Burnette


A lot of listeners worry that jazz has ossified in the last, say, fifty years or so, but Mike decides to do something about it, terminological speaking, anyway. So this fortnight's episode explores the difference between curating a tradition and trying to create something new within it. Our test subjects comprise three brand-new releases (two instrumental, ...

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Article: Chats with Cats

The Archive Curator: Judith Korey

Read "The Archive Curator: Judith Korey" reviewed by B.D. Lenz


As jazz moves headlong into the future it becomes even more important to document its rich past. The development of this art form is a mirror to the development of the culture from which it comes and its origins provide an important insight into the current state of both. Thankfully, there are places dedicated ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Take 6, Shirley Horn, Zara McFarlane and More

Read "Take 6, Shirley Horn, Zara McFarlane and More" reviewed by Jua Howard


Welcome Music Family! I've got a great show in store for you this week including new music Zara McFarlane, Alexis Cole, Queen Esther and April Varner; and plenty more timeless music from artists such as Shirley Horn, Nicolas Bearde, Dara Tuckerand Take 6. Come get lost in the music with me!Playlist Intro 00:00 Nancy ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Releases By Alliance, Judith Owen, Noel Preminger and Rob Garcia Present the Hildegard Project, Celebrating Shirley Horn & More

Read "New Releases By Alliance, Judith Owen, Noel Preminger and Rob Garcia Present the Hildegard Project, Celebrating Shirley Horn & More" reviewed by Mary Foster Conklin


This broadcast includes new releases from Jazz At The Ballroom, Alliance, Judith Owen and Kari van der Kloot plus Noah Preminger & Rob Garcia explore the music of Hildegard von Bingen, a 12th Century abbess and mystic, with birthday shoutouts to Shirley Horn, Connie Crothers, Andrea Brachfeld, Rebecca Martin, Tawanda and Liz Terrell, among others. Thanks ...

Article: Album Review

Francesca Bertazzo Hart - Michele Francesconi New Project Orchestra: Playing With Jimmy

Read "Playing With Jimmy" reviewed by Angelo Leonardi


A suo agio in ogni espressione del canto mainstream, Francesca Bertazzo Hart è una delle vocalist più complete e versatili attive in Italia ma, per quelle strane ragioni così frequenti nel jazz, è meno nota di quanto meriterebbe. Dall'incisione di The Teaneck Session, il suo bel disco registrato negli Stati Uniti con George Cables, ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Holiday releases By Jae Sinnett, George Burton, Gregory Porter, Nicky Schrire, Aubrey Logan Plus A Celebration of Bob Dorough's Centennial

Read "Holiday releases By Jae Sinnett, George Burton, Gregory Porter, Nicky Schrire, Aubrey Logan Plus A Celebration of Bob Dorough's Centennial" reviewed by Mary Foster Conklin


This broadcast includes new music from Sarah L. King, with holiday releases from Jae Sinnett, George Burton, Gregory Porter, Nicky Schrire, Aubrey Logan, plus birthday shoutouts to Beegie Adair, Frank Sinatra, Dionne Warwick, with a special nod to Jazz Master Bob Dorough for his centennial. Thanks for listening and please support the artists you hear by ...

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Article: Profile

Paula West and the Art of Making Art

Read "Paula West and the Art of Making Art" reviewed by Mathew Bahl


Jazz singing is like a horse race. To the casual eye, all the horses in the stall look the same. But they aren't. Some have more talent. Some are better trained. Some have better jockeys. Some are more exciting to watch. But no matter what we see or don't see, what the odds might be, or ...

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Article: Profile

Tierney Sutton: An Instrumentalist’s Singer

Read "Tierney Sutton: An Instrumentalist’s Singer" reviewed by Mathew Bahl


"Jazz demands something of you," says Tierney Sutton. The Los Angeles based singer is discussing the challenge of selling complicated, improvised music in a culture addicted to simple, pre-packaged formulas. “Being barraged in the media teaches people not to engage, not to seek great art, not to listen with their own ears, not to ...

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Article: Profile

The Jazz Education of Ian Shaw

Read "The Jazz Education of Ian Shaw" reviewed by Mathew Bahl


A few notable exceptions aside, great jazz musicians are not born; they are created. Most young musicians start by absorbing the work of important influences and then, through practice and live performance, decide what to keep, what to modify and what to discard. Ultimately, originality is less a byproduct of inspiration and more the end result ...

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Article: Live Review

Miles Davis Celebration at SFJAZZ Center

Read "Miles Davis Celebration at SFJAZZ Center" reviewed by Harry S. Pariser


Music of Miles Davis: A Celebration SFJAZZ Center San Francisco, CA May 25-29, 2023 Music of Miles Davis: A Celebration For four consecutive nights, four different ensembles graced the stage of SFJAZZ Center to present four aspects of the musical legacy of renowned trumpeter Miles Davis The evenings also featured compositions ...


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