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Teddy Wilson

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His airy, effortless style, with its emphasis on lightly accompanied right-hand melody, was a key element in the transition from swing to bebop, and many modern jazz pianists took Wilson's approach as their starting point. His early recordings were percussive and forceful, but as he matured his technique became graceful, almost elegant. He was a gifted artist who used the full range of his instrument to his advantage. His recordings with Billie Holiday and Benny Goodman’s trio and quartet during the 1930s are considered classics. Wilson was born in Austin, TX in 1912, his parents were both schoolteachers

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Article: Interview

Michael Mordecai: The Man Who Keeps Austin Jazz Moving

Read "Michael Mordecai: The Man Who Keeps Austin Jazz Moving" reviewed by Hank Hehmsoth

by Hank Hehmsoth

Michael Mordecai has spent decades inside the machinery of Austin jazz: on the bandstand, behind the phone, at the booking desk, in the contractor's chair and in the community rooms where musicians, venues and advocates try to keep the music visible. His work has never fit neatly into a single category. Mordecai is a trombonist, bandleader, ...

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Article: Live Review

Fuchsthone Orchestra featuring Evi Filippou & UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra featuring Jazzmeia Horn at Jazzfest Bonn 2026

Read "Fuchsthone Orchestra featuring Evi Filippou & UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra featuring Jazzmeia Horn at Jazzfest Bonn 2026" reviewed by Artur Moral

by Artur Moral

Fuchsthone Orchestra featuring Evi FilippouUMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra featuring Jazzmeia HornTelekom Forum Bonn, GermanyMay 9, 2026  Its host city may lack the jazz pedigree of others, but the truth is that, barely fifteen years old, Jazzfest Bonn has carved out a place among its most prestigious German counterparts--those of Moers, ...

Article: Album Review

Dayna Stephens: Monk'D

Read "Monk'D" reviewed by Angelo Leonardi

by Angelo Leonardi

Da un decennio Dayna Stephens s'è imposto tra i migliori sassofonisti della sua generazione ma pochi lo conoscono come contrabbassista, ruolo che ha assunto saltuariamente con Roy Hargrove, Billy Hart, Joshua Redman e altri. La scelta dello strumento a corde in questo suo progetto dedicato alla musica di Monk nasce dalla volontà di esplorare ...

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Article: Building a Jazz Library

The Top 25 Songs Featuring Clarinet

Read "The Top 25 Songs Featuring Clarinet" reviewed by Dean Nardi

by Dean Nardi

As Ian Dury might have sung had he played the clarinet, “Hit me with your licorice stick." (That is “rhythm stick" for those not fluent in punk rock.) From the intricacies of classical music to the smooth swing of jazz to Klezmer--the folk music of the Eastern European Jewish population--the instrument resonates throughout a good portion ...

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Article: Album Review

Ramona Horvath: Absinthe

Read "Absinthe" reviewed by Artur Moral

by Artur Moral

How could one not connect with someone who, from her debut album as a leader, Lotus Blossom (Black & Blue, 2017), demonstrated such knowledge and admiration for Billy Strayhorn's timeless compositions? Or who, in the liner notes of her new project, counts among her supporters fellow pianists of the stature of Giovanni Mirabassi, Ignasi Terraza and ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Bill Evans, Clark Terry, Gerry Mulligan, Teddy Charles & Bob Brookmeyer

Read "Bill Evans, Clark Terry, Gerry Mulligan, Teddy Charles & Bob Brookmeyer" reviewed by Joe Dimino

by Joe Dimino

Welcome to a full hour dedicated to the genius of Bob Brookmeyer--one of jazz's most inventive, soulful, and influential voices. Born in Kansas City, he carried the city's musical spirit across the globe, leaving a bold, unmistakable imprint on the world of jazz and beyond. This episode is inspired by Michael Stephans' powerful new book, On ...

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Article: Album Review

Art Blakey And His Jazz Messengers: Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers Strasbourg 82

Read "Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers Strasbourg 82" reviewed by Jack Kenny

by Jack Kenny

This album captures a special concert and a pivotal moment in the history of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. It documents the re--formation of the band following the departure of trumpet player Wynton Marsalisand saxophonist Branford Marsalis. The new recruits--trumpeter Terence Blanchard and alto saxophonist Donald Harrison--were eager to prove their abilities, injecting the band ...

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Article: Extended Analysis

The Summer Knows (Un été 42)

Read "The Summer Knows (Un été 42)" reviewed by Artur Moral

by Artur Moral

Not so young, but still foolish: arduous is the path chosen by pianist, composer and singer Franck Amsallem, a lesser-known figure--outside his immediate performance circle--even among some of the jazz world's most avid and encyclopedic enthusiasts. Nevertheless, this musician's name should appear in that roster of outstanding French baby boomer keyboardists mentioned in Pierre de Bethmann: ...

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Article: Building a Jazz Library

Ornette Coleman's and Horace Silver's "Lonely Woman" — A Disambiguation

Read "Ornette Coleman's and Horace Silver's "Lonely Woman" — A Disambiguation" reviewed by Artur Moral

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 ...


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