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Vibraphonist-composer Stefon Harris is heralded as "one of the most important young artists in jazz" (The Los Angeles Times). He is unquestionably developing what will be a long and extraordinary career. Stefon Harris' passionate artistry, energetic stage presence, and astonishing virtuosity have propelled him into the forefront of the current jazz scene. widely recognized and lauded by both his peers and jazz critics alike, the 30 year-old is committed to both exploring the rich potential of jazz composition and blazing new trails on the vibraphone. A graduate of The Manhattan School of Music, he received a B.A
Tribute To Living Legend Sonny Rollins; Other Birthdays This Week--Roy Ayers, Harry Connick Jr, and More
by David W. Daniels
Tribute to Sonny Rollins--his compositions as interpreted by other jazz musicians, including Jim Hall and Ron Carter, Lambert/Hendricks/Ross, Ted Curson and more. Two compositions from Sonny Rollins' best known albums. Other jazz musicians' birthdays, including David Sanchez, Maria Muldaur, Baby Face Willette and more. Playlist John Coltrane “Like Sonny" from The Heavyweight Champion: The ...
Ornette Coleman's and Horace Silver's "Lonely Woman" — A Disambiguation
by Artur Moral
Reality is filled with confusion and misunderstandings; some are suggestive or creative, while others are disappointing or, worse, malicious. The jazz world is no stranger to the first type: specific compositions are often confused or misidentified as if they were the same. Usually, this happens because of similar melodies or titles that are sometimes identical. This ...
A Conversation with Quentin Walston on His Jazz Pedagogy Text: How to Teach Jazz and Improvisation
by Kurt Ellenberger
Quentin Walston, a distinguished jazz pianist and educator based in the Washington, D.C. area, has crafted an exceptional contribution to jazz pedagogy with his new text, How to Teach Jazz & Improvisation (This is Jazz, 2025). This concise yet effective 80-page text fills a gap in the jazz education landscape, offering an accessible, hands-on guide tailored ...
Jazz at Lincoln Center JALC Jazz Congress 2025
by Katchie Cartwright
Jazz at Lincoln Center JALC Jazz Congress 2025 New York, NYJanuary 8-9, 2025 In Frederick P. Rose Hall, the gorgeous home of Jazz at Lincoln Center overlooking Columbus Circle in New York City, the JALC Jazz Congress brought artists and industry professionals together for two days of panels and ...
Mareike Wiening: Reveal
by Neri Pollastri
Registrato a Brooklyn e prodotto da Dave Douglas, quest'album della batterista tedesca Mareike Wiening, alla testa del suo quintetto, dà conto dei suoi sei anni di esperienza newyorchese, durante i quali ha avuto modo di perfezionare la propria esperienza jazzistica e di lavorare con musicisti del calibro di John Zorn, Ben Wendel, Stefon Harris e lo ...
Nicola Caminiti: Vivid Tales of a Blurry Self-Portrait
by Angelo Leonardi
È un debutto da leader impressionante quello del sassofonista Nicola Caminiti che sta ottenendo riconoscimenti dalla stampa specializzata statunitense ed europea. Siciliano di nascita e formazione, Caminiti s'è diplomato nel 2015 al conservatorio di Messina, ha proseguito gli studi alla Manhattan School of Music dove ha conseguito il Bachelor's of Music in sassofono Jazz nel 2019 ...
A Conversation with Charlie Hunter
by Jason West
This article was first published at All About Jazz in May 1999. One tends to get the impression that Charlie Hunter truly doesn't care about the big money, the acres of critics, or the international hype he receives. Perhaps this is because the 31 year-old Bay Area native is too concerned about growing as ...
2024 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
by Mark Robbins
The first thing a first time attendee to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival learns is that no matter how much planning is put into creating a schedule so no favorite acts are missed is impossible. The festival, celebrating its 54th birthday, runs the last weekend of April and the first weekend of May. Historically ...
