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Altin Sencalar: Unleashed
by C. Andrew Hovan
Often overshadowed by other solo instruments, the trombone boasts a rich history in jazz--one so vast it could fill volumes. New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, also gave rise to Kid Ory, a pioneer of the “tailgate" style of trombone playing. In the early 1900s, bandleaders often promoted their shows by parading through town on horse-drawn ...
Hunter Noack: Grand Piano & Grander Landscapes
by Lawrence Peryer
Today, the Spotlight shines On naturalist and classical pianist Hunter Noack. Redefining what a concert hall can be, Hunter Noack hauls a nine-foot Steinway grand piano to mountaintops, forests, and beaches for his series “In a Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild." Hunter grew up in Central Oregon, where his love for ...
Barbara Dane Vinyl Re-issue "I'm On My Way"
“I’m On My Way” was an early civil rights anthem, a defining moment in Dane’s legacy of artistry and activism, and is deeply rooted in blues and gospel traditions that have long served as vehicles for social commentary and calls for justice. From her early days to her groundbreaking performances alongside legends such as Lightnin’ Hopkins, ...
Jason Moran at The Apollo Theater
by Paul Reynolds
Jason Moran Apollo Theater “Ellington in Focus" New York, NY April 11, 2025 The works of jazz's greatest composer, played brilliantly by a current master, alone at a concert grand piano. Jason Moran's solo tribute to Duke Ellington last Friday could have triumphed on any stage or in any context. ...
Denver Jazz Fest 2025
by Geoff Anderson
Denver Jazz Fest Denver and Boulder, CO April 3-6, 2025 The inaugural Denver Jazz Fest unfurled over four days from April 3 to 6, 2025. The sprawling festival presented 32 concerts at 12 different venues throughout the Denver and Boulder area. The timing was meant to coincide with Jazz Appreciation Month as ...
Announcing Smoke Jazz Club’s May 2025 Line-up Featuring A Miles Davis Celebration, Louis Hayes And The Jazz Communicators, And More
SMOKE Jazz Club today announced its concert schedule for May 2025. Some of today’s top ensembles reunite on the SMOKE stage including: supergroup Something Else! featuring Vincent Herring (Apr 30-May 4) and The Jazz Communicators led by NEA Jazz Master Louis Hayes (May 21-25). The month culminates with the Miles Davis Celebration (May 28-Jun 1). An ...
Rick Bogart Celebrates National Jazz Month With New Album, Streaming Documentary & Live NYC Performances!
It’s April—and that means two things: April Showers and National Jazz Month. Jazz lovers, take note: Rick Bogart is giving you every reason to celebrate this month of Jazz. The acclaimed clarinetist, vocalist, and storyteller is lighting up New York City with live performances, new recordings, and a documentary release that underscores his legendary career. Jazz ...
Guitarist Michael McClintock’s Stunning Jazz Debut 'Here And There'—Now Available
With a sound shaped by different continents and a deep love for musical storytelling, Michael McClintock is emerging as a bold new voice in contemporary jazz. He is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and arranger known for his soulful guitar work and boundary-crossing musical vision. Drawing deep inspiration from Cuban, Brazilian, and jazz traditions, his approach reflects not ...
New Smooth Jazz Interpretations Of The 'Isaiah 40:31'
"Isaiah 40:31" by keyboardist-composer Yulia and producer-composer Lew Laing Jr., opens with a rhythmic wonder, with key notes that rise to the angelic dance behind the keys. The rocking’ rhythm takes you on a melodic journey of expansion. It flourishes with a soulful expression to a cohesive union with the bass notes, slipping and sliding to ...
Jazz Foremothers, Women Who Impact West Coast Latin Jazz by Salsa de la Bahia, Jeffrey Gimble, Ashley Jackson Usher In Jazz Appreciation Month
by Mary Foster Conklin
This broadcast morphs gracefully from Women's History to Jazz Appreciation Month with new releases from Salsa de la Bahia, Jeffrey Gimble and Ashley Jackson, with birthday shoutouts to Dorothy Donegan, Alberta Hunter, Jean Fineberg, Vanessa Perica, Allan Harris, Evgenia Karlafti, Christine Jensen and Tessa Souter, among others. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear--see ...
