Mick Flannery and Susan O’Neill Announce New Album, ‘In the Game,’ Out September 2021
In a first for Mick Flannery, he and Irish newcomer, songwriter, [...]
Exclusive Premiere Track: Lea McIntosh Shares Harrowing True Tale, ‘Blood Cash’
It’s only natural that pundits attempt to put artists in [...]
ZAC CARSON – Something from Before
Writing music has always been a very personal experience for [...]
PRIM – Garnet Tales
PRIM is an Austrian jazz ensemble that challenges the traditional [...]
MATT WILLARD – Por la Orrilla del Mar
Contemporary jazz saxophonist Matt Willard discovers a tropical sound in [...]
THE HILO-HI-FLYERS – Let’s Go Flyin
Southern California exotic jazz band, The Hilo Hi-Flyers, have released their [...]
VINCE MENDOZA – Freedom Over Everything
First Single from Celebrated Multi-GRAMMY® Award Winning Arranger, Composer and [...]
ALAN GOLDBERG – “The Show – Deluxe Edition”
Alan Goldberg’s New EP “The Show - Deluxe Edition” is [...]
The Lone Bellow Release Hilarious and Joyous Video For ‘Dried Up River’
The Lone Bellow share the hilarious and joyous official music [...]
Jim Weider: A Common Man Advancing a Huge Legacy
Becoming a legend in the eyes of the masses wreaks [...]
Korby Lenker’s ‘Man In The Maroon’ Set for Release May 21
Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, road warrior, published author, screenwriter and storyteller, [...]
DUFFMUSIQ – Sidewalk Sequel
DUFFMUSIQ Sidewalk Sequel To draw from the title of his [...]
AJ Fullerton Album Release Listening Party Today
To celebrate his new album dropping on the Vizztone label [...]
World Premiere Video: Tomislav Goluban Feat. Kelly Zirbes ‘Shoestring Blues’
After a 20-year music career and 11 studio albums, the [...]
Grammy-Winning Songwriter/Producer Daniel Lanois Releases New Album, ‘Heavy Sun’
Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Daniel Lanois has released his new [...]
Exclusive World Premiere Video: Rosedale Junction’s ‘The Blizzard of ’73’
Americana blues band Rosedale Junction preserves the idea of the [...]
Articles
Documentary: Don Byas Returns
In 1970, tenor saxophonist Don Byas returned from Europe to perform at New York's Village Vanguard. He had been living abroad since 1946. A Dutch documentary called Homecoming was [...]
‘There is no fear’: how a cold-war tour inspired Pakistan’s progressive jazz scene
‘There is no fear’: how a cold-war tour inspired Pakistan’s progressive jazz scene A US state department initiative was the unlikely catalyst for a creative explosion of Pakistani rhythm [...]
After virtual performances due to pandemic, Jazz Arts Group eager for live appearances
During the coronavirus pandemic, the Jazz Arts Group helped audiences stay in touch with their inner Duke Ellington, Count Basie or Dave Brubeck. Thanks to limited-capacity concerts, a surprise [...]
NPR Music’s 25 Favorite Albums Of 2021 (So Far)
Here we are halfway through 2021, this year of stepping back across the threshold into the world. And what are we carrying with us as we emerge? Below, you'll [...]
In Review – The Gerry Mulligan Concert Band – Rick Barton
This article appeared in the Wednesday, June 14, 1961 edition of Jazz News, a British publication not to be confused with the current London Jazz Newsletter. It is [...]
Roy and Mulgrew – Hargrove and Miller, that is.
For many years in the Jazz world, the standard form of duo was usually some combination of piano or guitar or even violin playing with an acoustic bass. Guitar [...]
From Miles Davis to Music For Love “Dreaming Miles”
"The very first thing I remember in my childhood is a flame, a blue flame jumping off a gas stove somebody lit […] I felt [...]
The 1962 Monterey Jazz Festival Presents The Real Ambassadors
“Why was Pops’ performance in Dave and Iola Brubeck’s The Real Ambassadors such a moving and meaningful experience for him? Does this project have a special significance in Pops’ [...]
Led Zeppelin Win Copyright Dispute: What The Heck Was The Inverse Ratio Rule Anyway?
“You dabble in songwriting,” my friend said. “What do you think of the Led Zeppelin case? What does it mean?” The questions were simply asked and no doubt simple [...]
Buddy Rich – The 1977 Modern Drummer Interview
"To some, he is cocky, sometimes overbearing, at times unnecessarily arrogant. They only have the outward, extroverted exuberance to go by. Calm Buddy down, show him that he doesn't [...]
Nina Simone and Etta James Live Albums Coming From Montreux Jazz Festival and BMG
Montreux Jazz Festival and BMG have announced the forthcoming releases of Nina Simone: The Montreux Years and Etta James: The Montreux Years on Friday, May 28, 2021. The live albums, which will be available in multiple-format configurations, including [...]
Notes and tones: Jazz Appreciation Month feels different this year
[Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series on Jazz Appreciation Month. Part One is an overview; Part Two will offer some specific domestic and international highlights, including [...]
The Undiscovered Dave Brubeck Quartet – Part 1
Dave Brubeck’s tunes and songs dotted the American musical landscape during the second half century of the 20th century and beyond. Brubeck [1920-2012] is perhaps best known as the [...]
Glastonbury Favorite Grainne Duffy Gains Chart Success With Sensational ‘Voodoo Blues’ Album
What started out as a slow burning, blues-rocking CD release last October, Voodoo Blues is deservedly achieving acclaim of incendiary proportions as word travels globally about Grainne Duffy’s best [...]
Jaco Pastorius, An Introduction To The Jazz Legend
Jaco Pastorius often told people that he was the greatest bass player in the world. During his brief, mercurial career, there was enough truth to his contention that his [...]
‘The Pure Musical Grace of Self-Confidence’ — Professional Instructor and Internationally Celebrated Pianist Matthew Xiong Teaches Musicians How to Battle Through Performance Anxiety
ALLSTON, Mass., Concert Pianist Matthew Xiong announced he was currently teaching musicians of all levels, and specializes in the skill of helping pupils work through performance anxiety issues. Matthew began [...]