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News: Recording

The Spirit Of Jazz Vocal Gymnast Al Jarreau Revived In Rare Lost Live Recording From 1976 In Washington, D.c., Newly Titled 'Wow!' For Record Store Day Black Friday Event On November 29, 2024 And CD & Digital On December 6, 2024

October 10, 2024

Includes Five Songs Never Before On a Live Jarreau Recording including James Taylor’s “Fire and Rain” and Count Basie’s “Shiny Stockings,” and Early Takes on “Take Five” and “You Don’t See Me” Deluxe Set Includes Overview by Acclaimed Music Writer A. Scott Galloway, New Interviews with Longtime Jarreau Keyboardist Tom Canning; Plus Nile Rodgers, Dionne Warwick, ...

Article: Live Review

Simon Moullier at Takoma Station Tavern

by Robert Bellafiore
October 9, 2024

Simon Moullier Takoma Station Tavern Washington, DC October 5, 2024 Vibraphonist Simon Moullier was honest with his uncertainty about what was about to happen: “I met these musicians for the first time two hours ago." But the audience at Takoma Station witnessing his Washington, DC debut had nothing to worry about. ...

News: Book / Magazine

'The Jazz Omnibus: 21st-Century Photos And Writings By Members Of The Jazz Journalists Association' To Be Published October 15 By Cymbal Press

October 7, 2024

The Jazz Journalists Association and Cymbal Press announce the October 15 publication of The Jazz Omnibus: 21st-Century Photos and Writings by Members of the Jazz Journalists Association. A team effort featuring 90 contributors, compiled by editor David R. Adler, photography editor Patrick Hinely, copy chief Terri Hinte, and editorial consultant Howard Mandel with Fiona Ross and ...

News: Award / Grant

For Your Grammy Consideration: Guitar-virtuoso Roman Miroshnichenko Presents 'Almanac'

October 8, 2024

Prominent guitar virtuoso and producer Roman Miroshnichenko presents another record Almanac for the upcoming 67th Grammy Awards: a stunning acoustic and electric guitar fusion of flamenco-gypsy, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean folk and Latin rhythms with textures of jazz conception. “When one listens to the powerful guitar playing of Roman Miroschnichenko, it is easy to be reminded of ...

Article: Live Review

Nicole Henry at Blues Alley

by Mark Edelman
October 8, 2024

Nicole Henry Blues Alley Washington, DC October 3, 2024 Got a chance to see this accomplished vocalist at DC's premier jazz club, Blues Alley in Georgetown. Dressed fetchingly in crimson lace, Ms. Henry gave a master class in the kind of song interpretation that made Nancy Wilson, Carmen McRae and Sarah ...

Article: Profile

Xavier Lecouturier: Focus in Constant Motion

by Paul Rauch
October 7, 2024

In many ways, Seattle-based 26 year old drummer and composer Xavier Lecouturier typifies the plight of brilliant young jazz musicians on the horizon in the twenty-first century. While the talent pool in jazz music has never been more prodigious, it faces major challenges in terms of work availability and when it is available, earning a living ...

Article: Live Review

Bela Fleck with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra At The Flynn Center for the Performing Arts

by Doug Collette
October 7, 2024

Bela Fleck with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra Flynn Center for the Performing Arts Burlington, Vermont September 27, 2024 As if a fine jewel placed in its setting, Bela Fleck's appearance with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra took place at the very center of the two-hour program on September 27th. Considering this occasion ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

The Hot Toddies Jazz Band, Anat Cohen, Delia Fischer, Kris Davis Plus A Centennial Celebration of Producer Rosetta Reitz

by Mary Foster Conklin
October 7, 2024

This broadcast includes new releases from the Hot Toddies Jazz Band, Anat Cohen, Delia Fischer, Kris Davis plus a single from Jenny Scheinman, with birthday shoutouts to record producer and feminist historian Rosetta Reitz (100!), Koko Taylor, Irene Reid, Norma Winstone, Carol Welsman, Mamiko Watanabe and Nadia Washington, among others. Happy listening and please support the ...

Article: Live Review

Stanley Clarke-Hiromi Duo at SFJAZZ

by Roy Strassman
October 6, 2024

Stanley Clarke-Hiromi Duo SFJAZZ CenterSan Francisco, CA September 6, 2024 Oh, the expectation for such an incredible bill--two musical giants--consummate bassist Stanley Clarke and pianist extraordinaire Hiromi (Uehara). It is one thing to hear them together on YouTube. It is quite another to catch them live, but there they were: performing ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Wayne Shorter, Wayne Escoffery, Gordon Louis & Tracy Yang

by Joe Dimino
October 6, 2024

In this 874th episode of Neon Jazz, we dive deep into the musical mastery of young bandleader Tracy Yang, whose talent takes center stage with a track from her upcoming 2024 album, Or, alongside her dynamic jazz orchestra. Then, we uncover new material from the late, legendary Wayne Shorter, keeping the spirit of his genius alive. ...