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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Ron Carter, Marc Copland and Eric Dolphy

by Joe Dimino
March 28, 2019

The 589th Show of Neon Jazz begins with the very talented Cuban-born jazz saxophonist Román Filiu and picks up more steam with the great Paquito D'Rivera. From there, we take a look into the world of Alyssa Allgood, Johnny Griffith and some Empire Strikes Back music with bass legend Ron Carter. New music from Marc Copland ...

Article: Jazz Art

Making Miles For Kids

by Keith Henry Brown
March 26, 2019

Miles Davis has been many things, but had not yet been the star of his own children's book. That is what I realized after being contacted by Kristen Nobles, the smart, resourceful editor of the newly formed children's' picture book imprint, Page Street Kids. I had just barely decided to give it a go in the ...

Article: Live Review

Sun of Goldfinger at Nublu 151

by Mike Jurkovic
March 26, 2019

Sun of Goldfinger Nublu 151 151 Avenue C March 22, 2019 Nublu 151 is one of those venues only New York City, or more specifically, the Lower East Side, can get away with. From the outside, it looks like a construction barrier: black plywood with a door cut into it. Maybe ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Porter and More

by Joe Dimino
March 25, 2019

The 587th Episode of Neon Jazz is ushered in by the sounds of Lewis Porter on the keys and followed by those of his friend Dizzy Gillespie. From there, we look into Kansas City-born, New York-based trumpeter Dave Scott with a cut off his new CD In Search of Hipness. We then move on to the ...

Article: History of Jazz

Chet Baker’s Singing: A Cultural Shift

by S.G Provizer
March 23, 2019

We think of the 1950's as a time of relative social conformity, but in fact, there were significant cultural shifts happening. For one, male stereotypes were being unpacked and to some degree, unfrozen. Where once films and music gave us male characters that were either hyper-macho or limp-wristedly homosexual, male characters and performers who showed emotional ...

News: Event

Jazz-Rock Keyboardist Brian Auger To Embark On A Spring Tour

March 21, 2019

World-class jazz, rock, blues, soul, and R&B musician Brian Auger will kick off his multi-city North American tour on April 18 at Reggies Music Joint in Chicago. “I love performing in front of live audiences; there is always a great vibe that energizes me," said Auger ahead of the tour, which will also take him to ...

News: Festival

Lineup Announced For 2019 CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival 18th Edition

March 20, 2019

Producers John Nugent and Marc Iacona today announced the full lineup for the 2019 nine-day CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival. Now in its 18th year, the festival will be held June 21 to 29 and present more than 320+ shows including a record 100+ free shows and 1500+ artists from around the world performing in 20 ...

News: Music Industry

Willie Oteri Announces New Project And New Releases

March 18, 2019

Official Release Date for Dark Matter Horns: Narratives Vol. 2 – Spring 2019 Official Release Dates for O'clock: “The Nip," “Feb 25," “Riot in the Meadow," March 1st with more singles to follow during the year. Narratives Vol. 2 by Willie Oteri's Dark Matter Horns is the second release to focus on Oteri's tenor saxophone and ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Pat Metheny, Joe Henderson & Charles Mingus

by Joe Dimino
March 17, 2019

Modern day jazz cat James Francies starts the 586th Episode of Neon Jazz with pure gusto on a song off his CD Flight. From there, we follow a trail of good with Pat Metheny, Beaver Harris and Moppa Elliot. We put a focus on both Jason Stein and Harry Vetro during the hour. Then, we pay ...

Article: Live Review

A Bowie Celebration: The David Bowie Alumni Tour at Irving Plaza

by Mike Perciaccante
March 16, 2019

A Bowie Celebration: The David Bowie Alumni Tour Irving Plaza New York, NY March 5, 2019 David Bowie was one of the most influential musicians for the 20th Century. His career began in the early 1960s and continued until his death in 2016. Acclaimed by critics, fans and other musicians, Bowie's ...