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Mal Waldron - Winner, Best Previously Unreleased Album, Académie Du Jazz

March 27, 2023

The Académie du Jazz is the oldest and most respected jazz institution in France, created in 1954. Their electoral college is made up of 60 independent journalists, photographers, writers, radio presenters, club owners and festival organizers. They give out awards in 11 categories, and Tompkins Square's Mal Waldron set, Searching in Grenoble : The 1978 Solo ...

Wayne Shorter, Vince Mendoza, Lonnie McFadden & Kristin Korb

by Joe Dimino
March 26, 2023

We kick off a new 795th Episode of Neon Jazz with a powerful Denmark-based, American-born bassist and singer in Kristin Korb with material created during the COVID era. From there we hear from vocalist Diane Schuur, who was one of the first real experiences Kristin had in live jazz. We also celebrate a handful of esteemed ...

Ronald Wayne Excited About The Release Of ‘Santiago's Dance’

March 26, 2023

American musician, composer, and songwriter Ronald Wayne presents his newest instrumental contemporary jazz release! His new release Santiago's Dance is the second song release in a series of year-long nonstop instrumental smooth jazz music releases that will become the album Hotter Than The Sun this November. You can join Ronald Wayne on this smooth jazz musical ...

Jane Ira Bloom & Mark Helias

by Lawrence Peryer
March 25, 2023

Today, the Spotlight shines On New York-based jazz innovators Jane Ira Bloom and Mark Helias, who join us to discuss their latest collaboration with drummer Bobby Previte, 2.3.23 (Radio Legs Music). The recordings on 2.3.23 completely challenge any preconceived notions the listener might have about any “right way" to collaborate or create improvisational music. ...

Lineup Announced For 20th Edition CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival - June 23 To July 1

March 25, 2023

9 Days – 300 Shows including 1010+ Free Shows! – 1750+ Artists – 19 Venues... Free Headliner Shows! Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Close the Fest in Free Show on Wegmans Stage @ Parcel 5 The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival producers Marc Iacona and John Nugent today announced the lineup for the Festival's nine-day 20th ...

Guitarist/Composer Ryan Meagher Unveils A Unique Blend Of Sound And Vision On 'Aftearth,' Set For May 19 Release By Atroefy Records

March 25, 2023

Guitarist/composer Ryan Meagher explores postapocalyptic soundscapes—and imagery—on the scintillating AftEarth, set for a May 19 release on Atroefy Records. On one level a quartet recording—with Portland, Oregon-based saxophonist Tim Willcox, bassist Andrew Jones, and drummer Charlie Doggett delving into 11 Meagher compositions (and a jazz setting of a Felix Mendelssohn composition)—it is also a collaboration with ...

Mike Stern Live at the Birchmere

by Dave Dorkin
March 24, 2023

Mike Stern The Birchmere Alexandria, Virginia February 8, 2023 Mike Stern brought his band to the Birchmere for a rousing set of jazz and fusion as energetic as Stern has ever been, even at 70 years of age. The set spanned works from Stern's most recent recordings all the way ...

Clifford Jordan’s Long Lost 1974 Vocal Jazz Album Released

March 24, 2023

After 49 years on the shelf, Drink Plenty Water, a long-lost jazz recording from the late tenor sax master Clifford Jordan has been issued. Originally recorded for the Strata-East label in 1974, it is the only release in the Chicago native’s catalog that is primarily a vocal recording, with inventive arrangements courtesy of bassist Bill Lee. ...

Harlem School Of The Arts In Collaboration With Jazz Power Initiative Launch A Celebration Of Jazz Appreciation Month Honoring America’s Original Art Form

March 23, 2023

Harlem School of the Arts in Collaboration With Jazz Power Initiative Launch a Celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month Honoring—America’s Original Art Form Laguardia High School and Harlem Samba Join in an Intergenerational Jazz Power Jam With Legends and Future Jazz Leaders The renowned, 59-year-old Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) will be the ...

Records And Record Dates: Part 2

by Monk Rowe
March 22, 2023