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Drummer Brian Andres Debuts New Trio Latino Project On "Mayan Suite," Set For May 15 Release By Bacalao Records

April 17, 2020

Drummer Brian Andres unleashes an electrifying new project with the May 15 release of Mayan Suite, the inaugural recording of his Trio Latino, on Bacalao Records. Though it finds Andres stepping back from his longtime leadership of the eight-piece Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel, the new trio (featuring pianist Christian Tumalan and bassist Aaron Germain) shows itself to ...

News: Recording

Previously Unknown Steve Reid's Recording (2000) Is Now On Bandcamp!

April 16, 2020

After 20 years, I finally decided to go ahead and release this exciting album on Bandcamp. It demonstrates Steve Reid extraordinary ability to spontaneously orchestrate within a jazz quartet, his inventiveness and wide range of dynamics, whether in a modal tune, a free-jazz composition or a romantic jazz standard. The bassist Chris Lachotta met Steve Reid ...

Article: Profile

Bucky Pizzarelli: Remembering Family Rhythms On The Roads Of New Jersey

by Arthur R George
April 14, 2020

Guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, from 1926 to his passing at age 94 on April 1, lived his entire life in New Jersey, and had said that he couldn't imagine living anywhere else. Forget the turnpike jokes. Remember instead the nearness to jazz in New York, the closeness of family, shared driving in the New Jersey night, the ...

News: Award / Grant

Russian Guitar Virtuoso Roman Miroshnichenko Nominated In The 18th Independent Music Awards

April 14, 2020

Multi-Award winning guitarist, bandleader and producer Roman Miroshnichenko was named by Music Resource Group (MRG) today as a Nominee in The 18th annual Independent Music Awards (The IMAs). Nominated for the Best Compilation Album Category Roman's latest album “Top 10 Songs of 10 Years (Anthology)"—a compilation of ten selected original Award-winning compositions composed, produced and recorded ...

News: Contest

7 Virtual Jazz Club's Contest - 5th Edition Applications For 2020 Are Now Open

April 13, 2020

7 Virtual Jazz Club continues its worldwide search for emerging and underrecognized creative musicians of all ages and backgrounds. This Year's Categories Under 25 Amateurs & Pros To enter the contest, soloists and groups pay a small registration fee and submit a video (maximum seven minutes) of their performance. Entries will be judged by a panel ...

Article: Profile

20 Seattle Jazz Musicians You Should Know: Gail Pettis

by Paul Rauch
April 13, 2020

The city of Seattle has a jazz history that dates back to the very beginnings of the form. It was home to the first integrated club scene in America on Jackson St in the 1920's and '30s. It saw a young Ray Charles arrive as a teenager to escape the nightmare of Jim Crow in the ...

Article: Interview

Ryan Porter: A Force For Good

by Aaron Paschal
April 13, 2020

I've been a fan of Ryan Porter since I heard the first note off of his sophomore album, The Optimist (World Galaxy, 2018). I reached out to him and we got together and talked current events, music and life. Weapon of Choice All About Jazz: What was it about the trombone that got your ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

To A New Day - a Lockdown Broadcast

by Mary Foster Conklin
April 13, 2020

A special two hour remote broadcast of A Broad Spectrum -includes new releases from pianists Connie Han and Emie R. Roussel, guitarist Jocelyn Gould, vocalists Laila Biali, Thana Alexa, Lenora Zenzalai Helm and trumpetists Rachel Therrien and Jeremy Pelt , with a belated birthday shoutout to Jazz Master Bobby McFerrin. Playlist Connie Han “Mr. ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Eldar, Bill Frisell, Gerry Mulligan and More

by Joe Dimino
April 12, 2020

Another stellar album is out there from Pianist Eldar Djangirov and we play music off of it. Also, we honor the great Mike Longo and Harold Mabern. Enjoy the jazz. Playlist Eldar Djangirov “Devotion" Once Upon a Time (Twelve Tone Resonance, LLC) 00:00 Host talks 5:50 Marian McPartland “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" Reader's ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Harold O'Neal, Dexter Gordon, Joe Pass and More

by Joe Dimino
April 12, 2020

The 639th episode of Neon Jazz begins with pianist Harold O'Neal. He has deep Kansas City roots and shows off his further evolution with his new CD Once Upon a Time. We profile the new Kansas City group Purna Loka Ensemble with Bassist Jeff Harshbarger. Finally, we play new music from New York City saxophonist Mike ...