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Article: Catching Up With

Ben Kono Turned Family History into Chamber Jazz

by Lawrence Peryer
November 18, 2024

Ben Kono discovered his family's American origin story in the pages of his grandfather's memoirs. Thirteen-year-old Juhei Caleb Kono sailed alone from Japan in 1911, worked Pacific Northwest farms, and attended fourth grade as a young adult to build a new life. These translated accounts sparked Kono's new album Voyages (Self Produced), an ambitious blend of ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Lucy Woodward, Vanisha Gould, Scott Colley, Edward Simon & Brian Blade, Carn Davidson 9

by Mary Foster Conklin
November 18, 2024

This broadcast includes new releases from Lucy Woodward, Vanisha Gould, Scott Colley, Edward Simon & Brian Blade, Robin Simone, Carn Davidson 9, with birthday shoutouts to Lauren Henderson, Bertha Hope, Patricia Barber, Nikara Warren, Betty Bryant (95!), Sue Palmer, Bonnie Raitt and Joni Mitchell, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear. See ...

News: Award / Grant

Ralph Hepola, John Stites Jazz Awards Winner

November 18, 2024

The winner of the John Stites Jazz Awards represents the epitome of artistic achievement in the world of jazz. Through their unparalleled talent, dedication, and creativity, past winners of the prestigious prize have earned their place among the genre’s leading performers, educators, and advocates. After months of anticipation, the winners of the prestigious John Stites Jazz ...

Article: In Pictures

Tessa Souter with the Jimmy Masters Trio at the Sandler Center for the Arts

by Mark Robbins
November 17, 2024

The Miller Jazz Series began six years ago under the leadership of bassist Jimmy Masters. Held in the 135-seat Miller room of the Sandler Center for the Arts in Virginia Beach, the series has sold out every performance since its inception. The first few years of the series consisted of a different monthly themes, such as ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Quincy Jones, David Bixler, Branford Marsalis & Ben Kono

by Joe Dimino
November 17, 2024

Welcome to the 880th episode of Neon Jazz, where we dive into a fresh journey of sound and talent. We kick things off with the gifted woodwinds player Ben Kono and his group, featuring music from his highly anticipated 2024 album Voyages. From there, we venture into the works of the late, great Bob Berg, who ...

News: Book / Magazine

Spartan Press Publishes Neon Jazz Host Joe Dimino's Book of Poetry, 'The American Enigma is You'

November 16, 2024

“Joe Dimino is a poet who gives us riffs bright, kindly and thoughtful. He looks and listens for those singing on their instruments. He write about several pleasures: Jazz veterans; Jazz custodians; his son's ever-fanciful language on Post-It notes. He delights in a 'little pig / wagging its tiny tail / like mad / and eating ...

News: Recording

Jhelisa Officially Releases Epic New Single 'Purpose Love'

November 15, 2024

The enigmatic artist Jhelisa has officially released her new single ‘Purpose Love” today on Dorado Records. ‘Purpose Love’ is an epic nine-minute opus that opens with the hypnotic lyric “You are the beauty that lives within the madness, Purpose Love." First debuted via an exclusive listening party on Bandcamp last week, the track is now available ...

News: Award / Grant

80+ New England Conservatory Alumni, Faculty Receive Grammy Nominations

November 14, 2024

More than 80 New England Conservatory alumni and faculty have been honored with 41 Grammy nominations, maintaining a longstanding presence among the world's leading musicians. NEC-affiliated artists have been nominated across 27 categories for this year’s Grammy Awards, with winners to be announced at the Los Angeles ceremony on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Lake Street Dive, ...

News: Recording

Acclaimed Singer Songwriter Laura Baron Returns With Poignant Jazz Infused Album 'Beauty In The Broken'

November 13, 2024

With a distinguished career spanning folk, jazz, and world music, award-winning singer songwriter Laura Baron has recently released her latest album, Beauty in the Broken, a stirring collection that sees her embracing her jazz roots in a new light. Featuring eight original songs along with an inspired jazz-infused take on the classic song “Dream a Little ...

Article: Live Review

Radical Community: Sara Serpa at The Stone

by Adam Beaudoin
November 12, 2024

Sara Serpa The Stone New York, NYSeptember 18-21, 2024 The set opened with a half-hour of uninterrupted sound: sections and songs segued organically; the audience sat rapt in intent silence, not applauding even for the most intricate, moving solos. Applause finally came, when the musicians eventually paused, in a spontaneous collective ...