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Article: Live Review

Cécile McLorin Salvant's Ogresse At Carnegie Hall

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by Adam Beaudoin

Cécile McLorin Salvant Carnegie Hall Ogresse New York, NY May 21, 2025 The relationship between jazz and classical music has a long, complicated history. Musicians themselves tend to care more about the music than concepts of genre, and you only need to listen to the echoes of French Impressionism ...

Article: Live Review

Siena Jazz - International Summer Workshop – 55a Edizione

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by Paolo Peviani

Siena Jazz--International Summer Workshop--55a Edizione Siena Jazz International Academy Siena 26 luglio--7 agosto 2025 Cinquantacinque edizioni, oltre novanta studenti provenienti da ogni parte del mondo, una trentina di docenti che sono anche affermati musicisti in ambito internazionale. Li elenchiamo tutti, non per gusto declamatorio, ma per dare contezza della portata dei ...

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Article: In the Artist's Own Words

Why Is Japan a Jazz Paradise? Part 2—From Sake to Soul: Jazz Musicians and Their Love for Japan

Read "Why Is Japan a Jazz Paradise? Part 2—From Sake to Soul: Jazz Musicians and Their Love for Japan" reviewed by Atzko Kohashi

by Atzko Kohashi

Part 1 | Part 2 In May 2025 Japan welcomed an estimated 3.693 million visitors, marking a surge in global fascination with the country--up 125% (more than double!) compared to a decade ago. Many come for the exquisite Japanese cuisine, the tranquil atmosphere of temples and shrines, the ultra-modern buzz of Tokyo, or the ...

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Article: Album Review

Mike Clark: Standard Deviations

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by Paul Rauch

Bringing new life to jazz standards is a longtime tradition in jazz, whether it be on the bandstand or in the studio. With their latest Sunnyside recording, Standard Deviations, the iconic drummer Mike Clark and Los Angeles-based tenor saxophonist Michael Zilber venture there once again, following Mike Drop, their 2021 Sunnyside release. The result is a ...

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Article: Inside the Songs

Julian Shore: Sharing Secrets Under The Rose

Read "Julian Shore: Sharing Secrets Under The Rose" reviewed by Dean Nardi

by Dean Nardi

Piano trios walk the thin line between exhibitionism and intimacy, and you can look no further than Bill Evans whose tones vibrated ever so slightly with the distant thrill of zeal. Despite insistent attempts to overlook its worthiness in contemporary jazz, the piano trio is alive and well, in good hands with pianists such as Kris ...

Article: Live Review

Umbria Jazz 2025

Read "Umbria Jazz 2025" reviewed by Libero Farnè

by Libero Farnè

Umbria Jazz 2025 Varie sedi Perugia 11--20 luglio 2025 Basta scorrere il cartellone di Umbria Jazz 2025--soprattutto gli appuntamenti succedutisi al teatro Morlacchi, al Teatro Pavone e alla Sala Podiani della Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria, ma anche le serate jazzistiche all'Arena Santa Giuliana--per rendersi conto di quanto quest'anno la programmazione fosse nutrita ...

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Article: Live Review

Festival International de Jazz de Montréal 2025

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by Mark Sullivan

Various Venues Festival International de Jazz de Montréal Montréal, Canada June 28-July 2, 2025 The headliners of the 45th edition of the festival included names like Gospel legend Mavis Staples, Canadian rockers Blue Rodeo, Canadian Inuk musician Elisapie, New Orleans musician Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Nigerian singer/songwriter Ayra Starr, Canadian ...

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Article: Album Review

Tom Caraher: Ninety Degrees

Read "Ninety Degrees" reviewed by Ian Patterson

by Ian Patterson

For his debut as leader, Irish saxophonist Tom Caraher has roped in some of the country's finest jazz musicians to bring his music to life. The album clocks in around the length of an old vinyl, which, for some tastes is ideal in terms of attention span--it is easy to overegg it these days, with digital ...

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Article: Album Review

Antonio Adolfo: Carnaval - The Songs Were So Beautiful

Read "Carnaval - The Songs Were So Beautiful" reviewed by Katchie Cartwright

by Katchie Cartwright

What prompted pianist and composer Antonio Adolfo to record, in 2025, an album of songs from the 'golden age' of Brazilian carnaval music, circa 1920-1950? He has known and loved this music since he was a child, growing up in Rio de Janeiro. “All these songs are very alive in my memory," he told All About ...

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Article: Album Review

Joe Santa Maria: Oblique Rhyme

Read "Oblique Rhyme" reviewed by Jack Kenny

by Jack Kenny

The perennial challenge of balancing individual expression with collective harmony is masterfully addressed by Joe Santa Maria (saxophones), David Tranchina (bass), Gary Fukushima (piano), and Colin Woodford (drums). Their collaboration weaves contemporary jazz with blues and avant-garde elements, crafting an eclectic sound that showcases the quartet's versatility and chemistry. Fukushima's style is strikingly individualistic, ...


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