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Tessa Souter

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Striking, soulful, enchanting” (Washington Post), “expressive” (New York Times), “stunningly original (Jazz Times), Anglo-Trinidadian Tessa Souter, whose music contains “Middle Eastern, Brazilian and flamenco elements in an airy jazz framework” (Philadelphia City Paper), has established herself as “an uncommonly creative vocalist and songwriter over the past two decades.” (San Francisco Chronicle) A jazz vocalist with a sumptuous sound and an unerring ear for fresh and unexpected material—Illustrious fans include acid jazz-vocalist Jon Lucien (“Magnificent! She blew me away!”), jazz vocal legend, Mark Murphy (“Remarkable and very moving.”), and NEA Jazz Master Sheila Jordan (”A beautiful voice and a beautiful soul

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Article: Year in Review

Popular Jazz Songs: 2025

Read "Popular Jazz Songs: 2025" reviewed by Michael Ricci


All About Jazz tracks how often a featured song is heard, and the following represent the most popular in 2025. If you missed them the first time around, give them a listen now, and enjoy! I'll Be Always With You From: Alma Libre By Arturo Sandoval Tutu From: ...

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Shadows and Silence: The Erik Satie Project

Label: NOANARA Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: A Song For You (Gnossienne No. 1); Mood (Musica Universalis); Holding On To Beauty (Gnossienne No. 3); Peace (Gnossienne No. 2); Avec le Temps; D'Ou Venons-Nous (Gymnopedie No. 3); I Kiss Your Heart/Vexations; Never Broken (ESP); Rayga's Song (Gymnopedie No.1); If You Go Away/Ne Me Quitte Pas.

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Article: Year in Review

Ben Boddie On Jazz 2025

Read "Ben Boddie On Jazz 2025" reviewed by Benjamin Boddie


Every year, jazz reminds us of its vastness, and 2025 was no different. These recordings consistently graced Ben Boddie on Jazz, showcasing a blend of deep tradition and bold exploration. From grand ensemble pieces to intimate, personal recordings, the albums on this list capture the creativity, curiosity, and emotional depth that keep jazz moving. These are ...

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Article: Interview

Tessa Souter: Singing Her Way to Happiness

Read "Tessa Souter: Singing Her Way to Happiness" reviewed by Dean Nardi


The English/Trinidadian artist is a bona fide treasure--consummate stage presence, captivating singer, accomplished songwriter. Arriving in New York via San Francisco in 1997, Souter won a scholarship to the Manhattan School of Music in 1999 but left after one semester to study privately with Mark Murphy, who mentored her for four years in return for booking ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Eric Alexander & Vincent Herring, Tierney Suttion, George Coleman, Christian McBride and more

Read "Eric Alexander & Vincent Herring, Tierney Suttion, George Coleman, Christian McBride and more" reviewed by Benjamin Boddie


Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Eric Alexander & Vincent Herring, Josh Lawrence, Michika Fukumori, Tierney Sutton, Linda Dachtyl, Mike Pope, Marc Seales, Jen Allen, Joe Bowden, Randy Napoleon, George Coleman, Alberto Pibiri, Jaleel Shaw, Christian McBride, Kelly Green, Irving Flores, Caelan Cardello, Eric Byrd, Roger Glenn, Birdland Big Band, Conrad Herwig, Ira B. Liss, Paul ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Tom Gershwin, Jim Witzel, Jonathan Moritz, Jennifer Madsen and more

Read "Tom Gershwin, Jim Witzel, Jonathan Moritz, Jennifer Madsen and more" reviewed by Benjamin Boddie


Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Tom Gershwin, Tyler Henderson, Tyreek McDole, Jim Witzel, Jonathan Moritz, Jennifer Madsen, Airmen Of Note, Art Hirahara, NYO Jazz, Etienne Charles, Alex Sipiagin, Joe Farnsworth, Dwight Trible, Greg Chako, Mike Clark & Mike Zilber, Danny Grissett, Naama, Ben Sidran, Benny Benack III, Nicole Glover, Alan Broadbent, Jacob Chung, Mark Winkler, ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Snorre Kirk, Ryan Keberle, Mike Freeman, Sinne Eeg and more

Read "Snorre Kirk, Ryan Keberle, Mike Freeman, Sinne Eeg and more" reviewed by Benjamin Boddie


Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Snorre Kirk, Ryan Keberle's Collective, Mike Freeman ZonaVibe, Sinne Eeg & Jacob Christoffersen, Bob Schlesinger, Brandee Younger, Neff Irizarry, Lauren Scales, Emma Smith, Marcello Carelli, Michael Dease, Etienne Charles, Sam Dillon, Joe Farnsworth, Allan Harris, Cory Weeds & Jerry Weldon, Antonio Adolfo, Mike Thompson, Marilyn Kleinberg, Benny Benack III, Greg ...

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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


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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Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Music From Souter, Tampelleni & Tognola, Clarke & Zilber, And More

Read "New Music From Souter, Tampelleni & Tognola, Clarke & Zilber, And More" reviewed by Bob Osborne


A selection of new releases with some excellent vocal performances and a mix of conventional and experimental. In addition four more albums from the recent re-release of Ivo Perelman's Leo Records catalogue.Playlist Tessa Souter “A Song for You (Gnossienne No. 1)" from Shadows And Silence : The Erik Satie Project (Noanara Music) 00:00 Stefano ...


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