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Article: Year in Review

Lawrence Peryer's Jazz & Beyond for 2024

by Lawrence Peryer
December 7, 2024

I very much enjoy the moment we are in for improvisatory and creative music. So many traditions are coming into contact and interacting with each other: jazz cats, indigenous practitioners, electronic music experimenters, modern composers and many others. The breakdown and blurring of genre divides and dogma is something I revel in. “Collision Music," to quote ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Joe Brent: Mandolin Magic from Vivaldi to Vinegar Hill

by Lawrence Peryer
December 7, 2024

Today, the Spotlight shines On composer, mandolinist, multi-instrumentalist, teacher, and label founder Joe Brent.Joe has worked with artists ranging from Regina Spektor to the Philip Glass Ensemble, but his collaboration with Grammy-nominated violinist Sara Caswell and bassist Andrew Ryan in 9 Horses was the impetus for our time together. 9 Horses creates music between ...

Article: Year in Review

John Chacona's Favorite Jazz Albums of 2024

by John Chacona
December 6, 2024

First the bad news: There are too many recordings being released these days. In the past 12 months, I have received or purchased 769. That's insane. Now the good news: There are a great many very good recordings being released these days. The following 10 are a snapshot, on one day, of my favorites ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Wayne Escoffery: Alone!

by David Bixler
December 5, 2024

In the summer of 2023 saxophonist Wayne Escoffery found himself in Europe processing changes in his personal life while at the same time nursing a broken finger that prohibited him from playing his horn. He used this time of reflection to compose the music presented on his new record Alone on Smoke Sessions Records, which features ...

News: Recording

SF Bay Area Trumpeter-Composer Erik Jekabson Displays His Mastery Of Orchestral Jazz On 'Breakthrough,' To Be Released January 17 On Wide Hive Records

December 4, 2024

Erik Jekabson retrains his musical focus in an unfamiliar direction—lush, intricate, ambitious chamber jazz—with Breakthrough, set for a January 17 release on Wide Hive Records. Featuring 15 musicians, the album is the San Francisco Bay Area trumpeter-composer’s first time marrying an orchestral ensemble (in the European sense, using strings, brasses, and reeds) with a jazz rhythm ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Jimmie Herrod: Redefining Vocal Brilliance and Artistic Excellence

by Steven Roby
December 3, 2024

Episode HighlightsIn this episode of Backstage Sonoma, host Steven Roby sits down with Jimmie Herrod, the sensational vocalist celebrated for his breathtaking performances and unique artistry. Known for his work with Pink Martini and his memorable run on America's Got Talent, Jimmie shares personal insights into his journey as a musician, his creative process, and the ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Dan Pugach Big Band, George Cables, Arooj Aftab, Jason Keiser

by Mary Foster Conklin
December 2, 2024

This broadcast includes Grammy nominations, new releases from the Dan Pugach Big Band, George Cables, Arooj Aftab, Jason Keiser plus a single from säje, with birthday shoutouts to Michelle Ann May and Jazz Master Sheila Jordan. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear. See them live, purchase their music so they can continue to ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Roy Haynes, Brian Charette, Milt Jackson & Lou Donaldson

by Joe Dimino
December 1, 2024

Episode 882 takes a soulful turn as we honor the towering legacy of the late alto saxophone legend Lou Donaldson, who recently passed away at the age of 98. A true giant of jazz, Lou left an indelible mark on the genre, and in this episode, we pay tribute to his extraordinary life and music. We ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Round Room Live: Crafting Family Entertainment's Next Act

by Lawrence Peryer
December 1, 2024

Today, the Spotlight shines On Stephen Shaw and Jonathan Linden of Round Room Live. Round Room Live has become a powerhouse in family entertainment, from Broadway blockbusters to kids' favorite TV characters coming to life on stage. Stephen Shaw and Jonathan Linden launched the company in 2016 with a bold idea--take their ...

News: Performance / Tour

Smoke Jazz Club Announces January 2025 Line-up Including Dynamic Groups The Cookers, Eubanks Brothers, And More

December 1, 2024

Hailed as the “#1 Jazz Club in New York City (SecretNYC),” SMOKE Jazz Club kickstarts 2025 with some of today’s top ensembles in performance this January. From one of the most musical families, The Eubanks Brothers – siblings Robin, Kevin and Duane – perform their collective club debut (Jan 22-25). The veteran jazz septet, The Cookers, ...