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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Mbizo: A Gathering For Johnny Dyani

by Ngwako Malakalaka
March 11, 2025

Chicagoan Adam Zanolini, is a an ethnomusicologist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader whose work embodies the deep and ever-evolving legacy of black creative music. In a collaboration with the players and composers of the mighty AACM (Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians) and Chimurenga SA, they celebrate the music and philosophy of Johnny Mbizo ...

News: Contest

The 7 Virtual Jazz Club Announces The Finalists Of The 11th Edition

March 11, 2025

The 7 Virtual Jazz Club Web Community Prize was awarded to Jakub Klimiuk Quintet for the Under 30 Category which presented the song “Sceptical" and to Aleksandra Kutrzepa for the Over 30 Category which presented the song “Atacama." Finalists selected by the judges (in alphabetical order): Under 30 category Jakub Klimiuk Quintet “Sceptical" James Fernando Trio ...

News: Festival

Inaugural Germantown Jazz Festival to Debut April 25–27, 2025

March 11, 2025

Jazz lovers, mark your calendars! The Germantown Jazz Festival (GJF) is set to make its highly anticipated debut from April 25–27, 2025. In partnership with its lead community partner, Artcinia, the GJF will bring a dynamic three-day celebration of music, art, and culture to the heart of Philadelphia. Festival Lineup Opening Night Concert- Friday, April 25, ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Richard Baratta, Hiromi, Caili O'Doherty, Artemis, Sheila Jordan Plus Remembering Claire Daly

by Mary Foster Conklin
March 10, 2025

This broadcast includes new releases from Richard Baratta, Eric Comstock + Barbara Fasano, Caili O'Doherty, Artemis and Sheila Jordan, plus a single from Hiromi with birthday shoutouts to Claire Daly, Sara Gazarek, Erykah Badu, Patti Wicks, Roseanna Vitro and Gentiane MG. Happy listening--please support the artists you hear. See them live, purchase their music so they ...

News: Recording

Grammy-Nominated Pianist Donald Vega Announces Release Of New Single 'Two Words: Bud Powell,' March 28, 2025 Featuring John Patitucci And Lewis Nash

March 10, 2025

Grammy-nominated pianist and composer Donald Vega is set to release his latest single, Two Words: Bud Powell. The track, recorded during the 2023 sessions for his acclaimed album As I Travel, is one of three never-before-released compositions from that session. This straight ahead mid tempo tune was composed by Donald Vega and inspired by Bud Powell—one ...

Article: Live Review

Harold Lopez-Nussa at Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society

by Roy Strassman
March 9, 2025

Harold Lopez-Nussa Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society Live performance Half Moon Bay, CA February 16, 2025 Cuban jazz pianist and composer Harold Lopez-Nussa surfed his quartet into the picturesque seaside venue of Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society in Half Moon Bay, San Francisco. The weather was overcast and chilly, ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Jon Batiste, Frank Morgan, Jack Mouse & Jonah David

by Joe Dimino
March 9, 2025

Welcome to the 896th episode of Neon Jazz, where the groove never stops! We kick things off with the electrifying Jonah David, spinning a fresh cut from his highly anticipated 2025 album, Waltz for Eli. Then, we take a time-traveling leap back to 1955 for a sizzling classic--Frank Morgan's fiery rendition of “The Champ." This hour ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Cary Baker: Adventures In Busking And Street Music

by Lawrence Peryer
March 8, 2025

Today, the Spotlight shines On Cary Baker, author of Down on the Corner: Adventures in Busking and Street Music (Jawbone Press, 2024). The music you hear on street corners and subway platforms has its untold history, and at age 16, Cary Baker followed a slide guitar's haunting melody through Chicago's Maxwell Street Market to ...

News: Performance / Tour

Soulful Singer Gregory Porter Returns To New Jersey Performing Arts Center, June 29

March 8, 2025

Prudential North to Shore Festival + sponsored in part by TD Bank Tickets go on sale Friday, March 7, 2025 NJPAC Prudential Hall Betty Wold Johnson Stage One Center Street Newark, NJ 07102 As part of this summer’s highly anticipated Prudential North to Shore Festival, smoother-than-silk 2X GRAMMY winner Gregory Porter ...

News: Recording

Guitarist Bobby Broom Joins Chicago Jazz Orchestra & Strings On 'More Amor,' Wes Montgomery Tribute CD Due March 28 From Chicago Jazz Orchestra Records

March 7, 2025

Acclaimed guitarist Bobby Broom is the featured soloist on a new recording by the Chicago Jazz Orchestra, More Amor: A Tribute to Wes Montgomery, due for release March 28 on Chicago Jazz Orchestra Records. The brainchild of CJO musical director/conductor Jeff Lindberg and Broom, the recording began with a seed planted in 2004, after Broom’s successful ...