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Muralist Paints Tubaist

October 17, 2024

Nationally-recognized muralist Roberto Regalado has created a portrait of tuba soloist Ralph Hepola. The painting has been accepted into the juried “Pure Enjoyment” art exhibit at Springfield Regional Arts Council in Missouri. Pure Enjoyment “celebrates the freedom, beauty and harmony of the natural world.” Regalado featured the sun prominently in this 50 x 50-inch work, which ...

Tim Armacost: There is Something About Believing

by David Bixler
October 16, 2024

On his new recording, Something About Believing, tenor saxophonist Tim Armacost is joined by trumpeter Tom Harrell and baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan as well as the outstanding rhythm section of bassist John Patitucci and drummer Al Foster. Listening to the music one is struck by the comfortability of master improvisers doing what they do best, however, ...

The Smooth Jazz Alley: A Fresh Take on Contemporary Jazz Fusion

by Steven Roby
October 15, 2024

In this episode of Backstage Sonoma, host Steven Roby sits down with the core members of The Smooth Jazz Alley--keyboardist and producer Marco Montoya, drummer and producer Kevin Lewis, and saxophonist Otoe Mori}. Together, they share the journey behind the band's unique sound and their efforts to push contemporary jazz's boundaries. With years of experience and ...

Flutist Contemplatively Melds Latin American Folk Sensibilities With Modern Jazz Aesthetics On 'Strange Times'

October 15, 2024

The past four years have seen dramatic crests and troughs within society, from the dark lows at the heart of the global pandemic to the renewed sense of vigor and joy that has blossomed following the extinguishing of that crisis. Throughout these four years, musicians in particular have adapted and expressed themselves in newfound and creative ...

Paul Stache: The Art of Running Smoke Jazz Club in NYC

by Lawrence Peryer
October 14, 2024

Today, the Spotlight shines On Paul Stache, co-owner (with his wife and partner Molly Sparrow Johnson) of Smoke Jazz & Supper Club, one of New York City's premier live music venues. Smoke is celebrating its 25th anniversary throughout 2024 and Paul joined us to talk about the storied venue's past, present, and future. In ...

Military Music: Part 1

by Monk Rowe
October 14, 2024

Holly Channell, Anne Sajdera, Roxana Amed, Teri Parker, Michael Mayo, Nicole Mitchell & Ballake Sissoko, Nubya Garcia & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
October 14, 2024

This broadcast includes new releases from Holly Channell, Anne Sajdera, Roxana Amed, Teri Parker, Michael Mayo, Nicole Mitchell & Ballake Sissoko, Nubya Garcia plus a single from Laila Biali, with birthday shoutouts to Ann Richards, Basia, Hyuna Park, Patrice Rushen and Melissa Stylianou among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear. See them ...

Benny Golson, Orrin Evans, Logan Richardson and Miki Yamanaka

by Joe Dimino
October 13, 2024

Kicking off the 875th episode of Neon Jazz, we dive into something special--fresh sounds from a deeply personal project with Orrin Evans at the helm of the Captain Black Big Band. He is delivering powerful tracks from his 2024 release Walk a Mile in My Shoe. From there, we pause to honor the late, great Benny ...

Mohammad Safari

Born: March 19, 1999

Mohammad Safari is an Iranian Musician, Artist, Actor, Music Producer, DJ and Film Music Composer born March 19,1999 in Borujerd, Iran Mohammad Safari's main style is non-verbal and mixed master and he sings less in his music and has many works in this style.  Mohammad started his career professionally in 2016 . He started acting in 2005 with the film "Barare's nights" directed by "Mehran Modiri" and in 2022 he released his first and most official piece of music. Mohammad is a graduate of Clinical Psychology from the University of Tehran. His fans have also called him the father of cyber security and silent music

Announcing Top Five Finalists Of The 13th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition

October 11, 2024

Tickets are now on sale. Sunday, Nov 24 @ NJPAC, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ. Reserve online at SarahVaughanCompetition.com or by calling 888.466.5722. The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) today announced the top five finalists of the 13th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Pulled from 220+ entrants from 21 different countries, these gifted ...