Jazz Video of the Day

LaPlante

Ilios Steryannis
Duration: 6:06

This is a composition dedicated to the great naturopath and healer Dr John LaPlante (1914-1986). He treated my entire family, and treated me from my birth until his passing in 1986. He used many innovative techniques for the time including Reiki, the radionics machine, traditional chiropractic techniques and homeopathic remedies. I am indebted to him on a personal level as well, for giving me sage advice and a swift kick in the pants when I needed it (metaphorically speaking!).

Women in Blues

Margie Evans
Duration: 6:06

A special jazz event recorded live at the Roman Theater in Verona with three of the most famous jazz women on the International scenery.

Part III (Live)

Keith Jarrett
Duration: 5:56

The improviser's diversity and unrelenting inventiveness continue to be stunning. It is possible to listen to Jarrett's dozen live solo collections—including box set and multi-disc releases—and never feel that you're covering the customary territory. Barring the standards-focused encores, nostalgia is no match for the emotional power of Jarrett's spontaneous creations. —KARL ACKERMANN, All About Jazz

Hallucinations

Dave Bass
Duration: 4:23

From pianist Dave Bass's latest recording No Boundaries (Whaling City) with Karrin Allyson, Carlos Henríquez: Jerome Jennings, Ted Nash and more.

Upper West Side

Derel Monteith
Duration: 8:44

"Upper West Side" gets its name from the New York City energy it attempts to express, as well as the fact that when I brought a set of my songs to a lesson with Maria Schneider at her apartment on the Upper West Side, this was her favorite of the bunch.

I Hate To Let You Go

Chris Abelen
Duration: 3:12

From the Songs on the eve of dismissal concert at Bimhuis in June 2019; “I hate to let you go" is performed by the Chris Abelen Septet featuring Lorena del Mar. Trumpet solo by Angelo Verploegen.

“The troubling themes and musical expressiveness of Songs on the eve of dismissal are suggestive of a dramatic theater piece or opera, and indeed, Abelen and Geleijnse are finalizing the script for a stage production comprising the Songs. But the wonderful thing about this recording is that you can either get out the Kleenex or enjoy the music the way you would any great jazz vocalist with a terrific band. This dual function of jazz is part of a tradition. You can listen to Billie Holiday or Frank Sinatra either way. It’s only possible with a composer, lyricist, singer, band, and arranger like those in this album who know how to make it work."

—Victor L. Schermer, All About Jazz (from the Songs on the eve of dismissal liner notes)

Melancholy

Will Sellenraad
Duration: 3:47

From Greene Street Vol.1 with Will Sellenraad (guitar), Eric McPherson (drums), and Rene Hart (bass). Available in all digital formats and limited green splatter vinyl.