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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Fall Harvest - New Releases From Veronica Swift, Hannah Gill, Marike van Dijk, The Diva Jazz Orchestra (Celebrating 30 Years) & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
September 25, 2023

This broadcast includes new releases from Thomas Fonnesbaek & Justin Kauflin, The DIVA Jazz Orchestra (a celebration of 30 years going strong), Veronica Swift, Hannah Gill and Marike van Dijk, with birthday shoutouts to Doris Tauber (Them There Eyes, Drinking Again), Helen Sung, Giacomo Gates, Libby York, Amy Winehouse, Champian Fulton, Francesca Remigi and Wesla Whitfield, ...

Article: Multiple Reviews

OJC Rides Again: Bill Evans & Mal Waldron

by C. Andrew Hovan
September 24, 2023

Although it wasn't coined specifically for the collection, the idea of an “embarrassment of riches" is perfectly suited to describe the vast holdings of the Fantasy Records firm. Starting out as a small west coast concern, their success with the group Creedence Clearwater Revival allowed them to expand their operations in 1971. The address of Tenth ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Ivan Lins, Donald Harrison & Brad Turner

by Joe Dimino
September 24, 2023

We begin the 821st Episode of Neon Jazz with multi-instrumentalist Brad Turner and music from his 2023 release The Magnificent. That tune kicks off a full hour of music dedicated to the new jazz. From there, we hear from Kurt Elling, Donald Harrison, Ron Blake and Ivan Lins. We complete the circle with Jon-Erik Kellso live ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Cat Henry of Live Music Society champions small venues

by Lawrence Peryer
September 23, 2023

Today, the Spotlight shines On Cat Henry, the Brooklyn, NY-based Executive Director for Live Music Society, a philanthropic foundation whose mission is to recognize and protect small music venues and listening rooms across the U.S. so that live music remains accessible to all. Before LMS, Cat served as Vice President, Concerts & Touring, for ...

Article: Play This!

Dave Meder: Modern Gothic

by John Chacona
September 22, 2023

Hymn tunes are having a bit of a moment with players such as Dave Douglas and James Brandon Lewis calling on these sturdy old melodies for projects that often wander far from their plain, homespun source material. On New American Hymnal (Outside in Music, 2023), pianist Dave Meder goes a step further by making the communal ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Interviews with Chie Imazumi and Tenia Nelson

by Steven Roby
September 22, 2023

One of the most well-received musicians of her generation, composer, and arranger Chie Imaizumi (pronounced Chee-ay Ee-my-zu-me) has won many awards as an ambitious and active voice in the jazz community. She received the Herb Pomeroy Award, The Rocky Mountain Jazz Artist of the Year, and was recognized by DownBeat Critics Poll as a “Rising Star ...

News: Festival

Annual West Orange Jazzfest At OSPAC Set for October 7, 2023

September 22, 2023

2023 Annual West Orange JazzFest Saturday, October 7, 2023 2:00-9:00 PM Doors open at 1:30 PM The Annual West Orange Jazz Festival is almost here! Saturday, October 7, 2-9 pm at the Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center located at 4 Boland Drive in West Orange New Jersey. Jazz lovers!—jazz jazz and more jazz!

Article: Interview

Bobby Zankel: The Inside Story of 'A Change of Destiny'

by Victor L. Schermer
September 21, 2023

Saxophonist, bandleader, composer and arranger Bobby Zankel has been making jazz in many ways with diverse cohorts for over a half-century. He has found his own way to create music that is both advanced and very listenable at the same time. He is loved and revered by the many musicians who have performed with him and ...

News: Contest

7 Virtual Jazz Club’s Contest 9th Edition: Winners Announced!

September 20, 2023

The 7 Virtual Jazz Club is proud to announce the winners of the 9th edition of the contest. During a live streaming event, the judging panel and the finalists joined the award ceremony for the Pros & Amateurs and the Under 25 category. Pro & Amateur category First prize goes to NoSax NoClar (France) for “Kahmsïn" ...

Article: In Pictures

2023 Charlie Parker Jazz Festival

by Richard Conde
September 20, 2023

The City Parks Foundation kicked off its 31st annual Charlie Parker Jazz Festival. The three day celebration of the life of the late saxophonist Charlie Parker took place in the neighborhood near where Charlie Parker worked and lived. Friday August 25th uptown Harlem at Marcus Garvey Park featured Orrin Evans, Lisa Fischer, and The Captain Black ...