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Django Reinhardt
Duration: 6:20
2,218 views

A remarkable short film with guitarist Django Reinhardt, violinist Stéphane Grappelli and their band the Quintette du Hot Club de France performing on a movie set in 1938. The film was hastily organized by the band’s British agent Lew Grade as a way to introduce the band’s unique style of guitar and violin-based jazz to the British public before their first UK tour.

Recommended by Randall Robinson.

Living Standards Teaser

Karl Latham
Duration: 1:03
2,133 views

Living Standards II is protean drummer Karl Latham’s second adventurous jazz/jam journey exploring smash pop and rock hits that have become modern standards, following the well-received Living Standards (2016) featuring Mark Egan and Vic Juris.

Living Standards II once again pairs Latham with good friend and iconic bassist Mark Egan and renowned guitarist Mitch Stein (Brecker Brothers, David Sanborn, Steve Kimmock). Top tier musicians, keyboardist Henry Hey (David Bowie, Bill Evans, Tedeschi/Trucks), renowned percussionist Roger Squitero and special guest vibraphonist Wolfgang Lackerschmid join Latham in stirring the creative pot on several of the selections.

Living Standards II draws influences from Miles Davis’ electric groups and jazz fusion groups of the 1970’s inventively paired with iconic class rock hits including Crosby, Still, Nash and Young “Carry On”, Buffalo Springfield’s “Rock and Roll Woman” and Steppenwolf’s “Magic Carpet Ride.”

Recommended by AAJ Staff.

To Somewhere

Freysteinn Gíslason
Duration: 6:17
1,874 views

To Somewhere" is a song about the perpetual motion of life—how we are always moving, never truly still, much like life itself, in both its positive and negative currents.

Recommended by Michael Ricci.

Dave Stryker Goes to the Movies

Dave Stryker
Duration: 4:46
2,135 views

Music and movies are the most captivating, the most arresting of all art forms. In their immersive magic they spark the inner powerhouse of emotions and dreams that illuminates the soul. Inspired by their 2023 Emmy-winning PBS special Wes Montgomery at 100: A 100th Birthday Tribute Concert, guitarist Dave Stryker and arranger and conductor Brent Wallarab decided to explore their mutual love of movies by recording 11 classic movie themes with a 30-piece studio orchestra.

Recommended by Michael Ricci.

Bad Mother

Noah Peterson
Duration: 3:47
1,974 views

This is a fun, swinging blues. You can purchase digital downloads at Apple Music.

Recommended by Michael Ricci.

Patrick Bartley's Dreamweaver

Patrick Bartley Jr
Duration: 03:56
2,214 views

Step into an electrifying performance as Patrick Bartley Jr. leads his Tokyo-based band, Dreamweaver, live at the legendary Body & Soul in Tokyo. Known for his innovative spirit and global appearances, Patrick brings his dynamic artistry to life alongside some of the finest musicians from Japan's vibrant jazz scene. With May Inoue on guitar, Yuji Ito on bass, and Hiroshi Kimura on drums, Dreamweaver seamlessly blends the energy and melodies of modern jazz with boundary-pushing creativity. Each note is a testament to their collective brilliance, offering a unique soundscape that captivates jazz enthusiasts around the world.

Recommended by Oh! Jazz.

Giant Steps

Camille Bertault
Duration: 03:01
2,140 views

French jazz soprano Camille Bertault is a marvel. She delivers a lyrical swing tune as deftly as she skats and vocalizes pure sound. Even though most of her songs are in French, she manages to entertain and mesmerize audiences throughout Europe and more recently the Americas. After seriously starting to focus on jazz voice around age 25, Camille went viral for a home-grown phone video in which she skats John Coltrane’s “Giant Steps" note-for-note at 300 bpm. Listen to jazz vocal elasticity meet stamina, with the solo starting at [00:30] on this YouTube track that’s been viewed 350,000+ times.

Recommended by Scott Lichtman.

Christmastime

Swingle Singers
Duration: 31:51
924 views

Yep, it's that time of year to induct a new entry into the JazzWax Vintage Holiday Album Hall of Fame. This year marks the Hall's 17th season and one of JazzWax's oldest annual traditions.

This year's inductee is Christmastime by the Swingle Singers. First released by the Philips label in 1968, the album features the vocal group famous for singing notes and tones in counterpoint rather than lyrics. The a cappella group was formed by Ward Swingle in 1962 in France after his stretch as a member of Les Double Six, which included Mimi Perrin and Christiane Legrand, Michel Legrand's sister.

Known best for their interpretations of Renaissance and Baroque classical works, the Swingle Singers recorded this beautiful Christmas album in France with a jazz feel, produced and engineered by Pierre Fatosme. It's absolutely gorgeous, gentle and sophisticated with seasonal charm and grace.

Recommended by Marc Myers.

Resurrecting the Amber Sky

Ize Trio
Duration: 04:39
1,410 views

The Ize Trio is truly something special. Pianist Chase Morrin, cellist Naseem Alatrash and percussionist and drumset player George Lernis bring to the table rich influences from their homelands--the U.S., Cyprus and Palestine, respectively. They banded together during an exploratory program at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute. The result is a nuanced blend of composed chamber jazz, engaging counterpoint and improvisation, Middle Eastern melodic slurs plus shifting meters and emphasis.

Building on several musical awards, ambassadorial roles and grants, their album first full-length project, The Global Suites, was released in 2024. Part I of the piece “Resurrecting the Amber Sky” demonstrates not only how engaging the performances are but also how seamlessly woven the compositional fabric is. Perhaps as noteworthy, their implicit message about empathy and action regarding world immigration urgencies is perfectly timed. Listen for guest bassist John Patitucci’s interplay with cellist Alatrash, as well as the entrancing wordless vocals by Farayi Malek and Heiraza.

Recommended by Scott Lichtman.

Chico Pérez: Sarao – A Flamenco Jazz Celebration at Sala Villanos, Madrid!

Chico Perez
Duration: 04:11
1,881 views

Get ready for a spectacular jazz flamenco night as acclaimed pianist Chico Pérez returns to Madrid with the grand debut of his third album, SARAO. Experience a blend of flamenco, jazz, blues, and classical music in this unforgettable live performance at Sala Villanos. Joined by his full band and an incredible lineup of special guests including Aroa Fernández, Miron Rafajlovic, Juan Medina, Enriquito, Tu Otra Bonita, Gal Maestro, and more, Chico Pérez brings his unique sound and electrifying energy to the stage. With a career that has captivated audiences from Madrid to the Bienal de Flamenco in Seville, Chico Pérez is redefining the boundaries of modern flamenco jazz. Don’t miss this celebration of rhythm, passion, and innovation!

Recommended by Oh! Jazz.