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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. ...

Louis Stringer: Set To Star At The Prestigious 2025 South Beach Jazz Festival

October 6, 2024

At just 27, British jazz and world music prodigy Louis Stringer is rewriting the rulebook on bass performance. Known for his unique blend of West African and South American rhythms with contemporary jazz, Stringer’s innovative approach has captivated audiences around the globe. His journey from a self-taught bassist to an internationally celebrated musician is a testament ...

Building Music Communities: Thinking Global & Acting Local

by Lawrence Peryer
October 5, 2024

Today, the Spotlight is going to shine a little differently. Instead of a single guest, we will have three segments dealing with the importance of local music scenes. Our first guest is Shain Shapiro. Shain is a thought leader working at the intersection of music, culture, and urban policy. His book, This Must Be ...

Scrolling Down the Leaderboard

by Monk Rowe
October 5, 2024

Lou Gramm: His Journey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

October 5, 2024

Let's rewind to early spring 2024, just before the much anticipated Lou Gramm and his All-Star Band concert was about to begin. They were in Gramm's hometown of Rochester, New York preparing to present the very first show of his 2024 tour. The faithful had journeyed from the comfort of their homes to share a communal ...

Announcing Smoke Jazz Club’s November Line-up Celebrating Steve Davis' New Smoke Sessions Records Album, 80th Birthday Of George Cables, Thanksgiving Weekend With Vocalist Tierney Sutton And More

October 3, 2024

SMOKE Jazz Club continues its 25th anniversary season with a month of some of today’s most essential jazz artists. November begins with audience favorites: trumpeter Nicholas Payton leading his improvisational project Nouveau Standards (Oct 30-Nov 3) followed by trombonist Steve Davis at the helm of his All-Star Sextet celebrating a new SMOKE Sessions Records album (Nov ...

Multi-Instrumentalist And Vocalist Gina Sobel’s New Ep, 'Redbud,' Features Cadre Of Mid-Atlantic’s Top Young Multi-Genre Talents

October 2, 2024

Sobel’s Performance on Flute, Bass Flute, Sax and Vocals Emphasizes Her Prowess as a Songwriter On August 30, Gina Sobel, the multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who has been lauded as a “kaleidoscope of musical talent, genres, and pure vibe,” released Redbud, her third release as a solo artist. Joining Gina on the six track EP are some ...

Badi Assad: Strings, Strength, and Soul

by Steven Roby
October 1, 2024

In this episode of Backstage Sonoma, host Steven Roby has an in-depth conversation with renowned Brazilian guitarist and singer Badi Assad. With over 35 years in the music industry, Badi shares the triumphs, challenges, and personal growth that have shaped her career, including her battle with focal dystonia and deep connection with the San ...

'Terry Gibbs Dream Band, Vol. 7: The Lost Tapes, 1959' To Be Released October 11 (CD), November 8 (digital) On Whaling City Sound As Gibbs Turns 100

October 1, 2024

The gift of Terry Gibbs’ vast tape archive keeps on giving with the October 11 release of Terry Gibbs Dream Band, Vol. 7: The Lost Tapes, 1959 on Whaling City Sound (digital release November 8). The newly discovered tapes find the vibraphonist and first-generation bebopper (still alive and kicking as his 100th birthday approaches on October ...

Benjamin Boone, Bevan Manson, Julieta Eugenio, Ginetta's Vendetta, Music Soup Organ Trio and Miki Yamanaka

by Mary Foster Conklin
September 30, 2024

This broadcast includes new releases from Benjamin Boone, Bevan Manson, Julieta Eugenio, Ginetta's Vendetta, Music Soup Organ Trio and Miki Yamanaka, with birthday shoutouts to Emily Remler, Lovie Austin (Downhearted Blues), Marlena Shaw, Vi Redd, Margo Guryan, Catherine Russell, Kait Dunton and Jo Harrop, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear. See ...