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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Ira Sullivan, Sonny Rollins & Carlos Vega

by Joe Dimino
November 21, 2021

We start the 726th Episode of Neon Jazz with the distinctive sound of Miami-based saxophonist Carlos Vega. From there, we present Francesco Amenta, Oscar Rossignoli and Jake Baxendale. The show concludes with JC Sanford and material from his new release Imminent Standards Trio. Dig this hour of jazz music, my friends. Playlist Carlos Vega ...

Article: Book Review

U2's The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots In Mythic America

by Nenad Georgievski
November 20, 2021

U2's The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America Bradley Morgan 216 pagesISBN: 1493061178 Backbeat 2021 Popular music, like books or visual arts, is often one of the best ways we have through which we can view our own cultural orientation and the times we live in. The artistic ...

Article: What is Jazz?

Jazz Returns to Seattle's Central District: Two Evenings of Black Brilliance

by Paul Rauch
November 19, 2021

There is a miracle on the corner of 12th Avenue and Jackson St. in what is now Seattle's “Little Saigon." In what was a traditional African American and Jewish community before the influx of Vietnamese, Cambodian and Laotian immigrants after the war in Southeast Asia in the early 1980's, this urban crossroads was the main pulse ...

News: Website

All About Jazz Launches Spotify Playlist 'The Jazz Menagerie'

November 18, 2021

All About Jazz readers can now enjoy music while perusing the website with Jazz Menagerie, our first official Spotify Playlist. Handpicked and expertly curated by musician and recording engineer Brian Eaton, the All About Jazz playlist presents a captivating mix of songs spanning the many styles and periods of jazz... from emerging artists to established stars ...

News: Recording

Prolific Singer-Songwriter Paul Kelly Readies 22-Track 'Christmas Train' Collection For November 19 Via Gawd Aggie / Cooking Vinyl

November 18, 2021

As he gathered the material for his first Christmas album, Paul Kelly soon realized that a collection of 10 seasonal standards could never cover the richness he wanted to convey. He knew he wanted to make a record that drew out all the emotions and layers of the Christmas story, and in a way that reflected ...

News: Performance / Tour

The Django Announces December Schedule Featuring Dr. Lonnie Smith Tributes, Holidays With Duchess, Orrin Evans, New Year's Eve With Houston Person, And More

November 17, 2021

The Django, downtown Manhattan’s premier jazz club, offers an impressive month of music with jazz legends and rising stars. Today’s leading artists gather on The Django stage to celebrate NEA Jazz Master Dr. Lonnie Smith in special back-to-back tribute concerts 12/9. Two leading pianists make their Django debut: Benito Gonzalez 12/3 followed by Orrin Evans 12/8 ...

News: Award / Grant

G. Thomas Allen Is The Winner Of The 10th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition as part of NJPAC’s TD James Moody Jazz Festival

November 16, 2021

At a star-studded, sold-out performance held yesterday afternoon on the NJPAC stage, G. Thomas Allen (Chicago, IL) was announced the winner of the 10th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. This marks the first time a male vocalist won the contest. Hosted by NJPAC’s Jazz Advisor and multi-Grammy-winning bassist Christian McBride, “The SASSY Awards” featured ...

Article: Bailey's Bundles

Christmas 2021

by C. Michael Bailey
November 15, 2021

The Holiday Season is enough to make anyone come out of hibernation. Here are some holiday recordings worthy of consideration. SWR Vokalensemble, Marcus Creed, Director In Dulci Jubilo: Weihnachtskonzerte von Michael Praetorius SWR Classic 2021 “For in heaven we all have to make music..." so says composer Michael Praetorius, ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Releases by Alexis Cole, Nicole Henry, Carol Albert Plus A Birthday Celebration for Joni Mitchell

by Mary Foster Conklin
November 15, 2021

This broadcast presents new releases from vocalists Alexis Cole, Nicole Henry, pianist Carol Albert, and a piano/organ collaboration of Jeremy Monteiro & Alberto Marsico, with birthday shoutouts to Joni Mitchell, Betty Bryant, Carmen Lundy, Kurt Elling, Anne Sajdera, Amanda Tosoff and more. Thanks for listening and please support the artists you hear by purchasing their music ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Fred Hersch & Simon Moullier

by Joe Dimino
November 14, 2021

Neon Jazz has always been swayed by the vibes and we start the 725th Episode of the show with Simon Moullier and his trio with a track from his latest release. We also look into some emerging artists in jazz who are making 2021 a memorable year. From Sarah Wilson, Vince Mendoza, Chris Standring and Dave ...