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Willie Jones III

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Born in Los Angeles, California on June 8, 1968, Jones' earliest exposure to music was through his father, Willie Jones II, an accomplished and notable jazz pianist, who offered guidance and inspiration to his gifted son. Dedicated to the further development of his skills, the younger Jones spent the next few years working diligently with acclaimed drummers and music instructors and began performing with distinguished musicians by the time he was in his teens. He completed his academic training after receiving a full scholarship to the California Institute of the Arts where he studied under the tutelage of the legendary Albert "Tootie" Heath

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Article: Live Review

Jazz at Lincoln Center JALC Jazz Congress 2025

Read "Jazz at Lincoln Center JALC Jazz Congress 2025" reviewed by Katchie Cartwright


Jazz at Lincoln Center JALC Jazz Congress 2025 New York, NYJanuary 8-9, 2025 In Frederick P. Rose Hall, the gorgeous home of Jazz at Lincoln Center overlooking Columbus Circle in New York City, the JALC Jazz Congress brought artists and industry professionals together for two days of panels and ...

Article: Live Review

Umbria Jazz Winter 2024

Read "Umbria Jazz Winter 2024" reviewed by Libero Farnè


Umbria Jazz Winter 2024 Orvieto, varie sedi 28 dicembre 2024--1° gennaio 2025 Come avviene ormai da 31 anni, Umbria Jazz Winter si svolge nel raccolto, accogliente e suggestivo centro storico di Orvieto nel clima festoso di fine anno, distribuendo i concerti in sedi storiche di grande prestigio. La serata inaugurale si è ...

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Live at Mezzrow

Label: Cellar Music Group
Released: 2024
Track listing: Vignette; Prisoner of Love; Beautiful Love; All the Things You Are; Like Young; The Shadow of Your Smile; Cabin in the Sky; Bright Mississippi; Here’s to Life; Who Knows.

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Unheard Bird

Label: Arbors Records
Released: 2024
Track listing: Gold Rush; Ezz-Thetic; I Cover the Waterfront; Gone with the Wind; Summertime; Love Walked In; When I Dream of You; Moon Mist; They Didn’t Believe Me; You Go to My Head; Yesterdays; Stardust; Repetition; You Must Believe in Spring.

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Article: Album Review

Ken Peplowski: Live at Mezzrow

Read "Live at Mezzrow" reviewed by Jack Bowers


When one is diagnosed with multiple myeloma, as woodwind specialist Ken Peplowski was in June 2021, there are basically two alternatives: either accept the decision and throw in the towel or choose to fight and double down on doing what keeps you active and hopeful, in this case making beautiful music that swings. Obviously, as epitomized ...

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Article: Play This!

Glenn Zaleski: Opus de Funk

Read "Glenn Zaleski: Opus de Funk" reviewed by John Chacona


We don't hear enough about Horace Ward Martin Tavares Silver these days. With a centennial arriving in 2028, now's the time--anytime is the time--to dig the very hip tunes composed by this godfather of hard bop. And that's just what pianist Glenn Zaleski does on Star Dreams (Sunnyside, 2024). “Opus de Funk" is one of Horace ...

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Article: Album Review

Ken Peplowski: Unheard Bird

Read "Unheard Bird" reviewed by Jack Bowers


Even when the recording (in this case, two) is a classic--as, for example, Charlie Parker's memorable Bird with Strings (Mercury Records, 1950)--some songs that deserve better are necessarily left on the cutting-room floor. Some may see that as disappointing, while others--like reed specialist Ken Peplowski--embrace it as an opportunity. On Unheard Bird, Peplowski--with strings and a ...

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Article: Interview

Russell Malone: Guitar Master

Read "Russell Malone: Guitar Master" reviewed by R.J. DeLuke


This article was first published on All About Jazz on February 29, 2016. “People make too big of a deal about being self taught. Because nobody is completely self taught," ruminates Russell Malone, one of the best loved jazz guitarists by both fans and critics. His sound is full and rich; his fingers fleet,the ...

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Article: Live Review

The Cyrus Chestnut Trio with Ekep Nkwelle at Smoke Jazz Club

Read "The Cyrus Chestnut Trio with Ekep Nkwelle at Smoke Jazz Club" reviewed by Paul Reynolds


Cyrus Chestnut Trio with Special Guest Ekep Nkwelle Smoke Jazz Club New York, NY July 26, 2024 When the formula works, a jazz set with a special guest is a twofer; you see a different musical side of the host while enjoying a tantalizing sample of the visitor's artistry. So it ...


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