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    The Octave Remastered Series aims to fortify the legacy of pianist Erroll Garner (1921-1977).

    News, First Listen, Erroll Garner

    Aug 29, 2019 9:38 AM

    Premiere: Erroll Garner Reissue Series Begins with ‘When You’re Smiling,’ a Cut off ‘Dreamstreet’

    Initially released in 1961 on his own Octave Records, Erroll Garner’s Dreamstreet opens an ambitious Mack Avenue…

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    Sara Gazarek delves into self-reflection for Thirsty Ghost.

    News, First Listen, Sara Gazarek, Kurt Elling, Wynton Marsalis

    Aug 23, 2019 4:37 PM

    Sara Gazarek Charts Path Through Loss, Heartache on ‘Thirsty Ghost’

    Pain might not be pretty, but honesty is riveting.

    Thirsty Ghost is an unabashed exploration of loss, heartache and,…

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    Jane Bunnett (second from left) leads Maqueque through 12 tracks on On Firm Ground/Tierra Firme.

    News, First Listen, Jane Bunnett & Maqueque, Jane Bunnett, Yissy Garcia

    Aug 23, 2019 9:34 AM

    Jane Bunnett and Maqueque Premiere ‘Monkey See, Monkey Do,’ a Cut off ‘On Firm Ground/Terra Firme’

    Janne Bunnett and Maqueque are set to follow-up 2016’s Oddara with On Firm Ground/Terra Firme, scheduled for release…

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    John Coltrane’s Blue World, which includes 27 minutes of previously unheard music, is set for release Sept. 27.

    News, First Listen, John Coltrane, Jimmy Garrison, McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones

    Aug 16, 2019 11:39 AM

    ‘Blue World’ Offers Unheard Music from Coltrane’s Classic Quartet

    John Coltrane and his classic quartet still have unissued music to offer 21st-century listeners.

    Set for release…

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    Bassist Chris Lightcap (third from right) merges his two working ensembles for SuperBigmouth, which is set for release Oct. 4 on Pyroclastic Records.

    News, First Listen, Chris Lightcap, Kris Davis, Tony Malaby, Craig Taborn

    Aug 15, 2019 10:01 AM

    Premiere: Chris Lightcap’s ‘Through Birds, Through Fire,’ a Tune Off the Upcoming ‘SuperBigmouth’

    Chris Lightcap’s compositional and performative dexterity stretches back to the ’90s, when he began working with…

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    Conguero Poncho Sanchez is set to issue Trane’s Delight on Sept. 20 through Concord Picante.

    News, First Listen, Poncho Sanchez, John Coltrane

    Aug 1, 2019 12:59 PM

    Premiere: Hear Poncho Sanchez Salute Coltrane with New Version of ‘Blue Train’

    The first record Poncho Sanchez bought with his own money—when he was 11—was Coltrane.

    The percussionist has…

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    Roxy Coss is set to issue Quintet on Aug. 23.

    News, First Listen, Roxy Coss, Miki Yamanaka

    Jul 19, 2019 10:19 AM

    Premiere: Hear Roxy Coss’ Take on ‘All Or Nothing At All’ from Her Upcoming ‘Quintet’

    ​Saxophonist and bandleader Roxy Coss has released a batch of thoughtful recordings on the Origin and Posi-Tone…

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    Vocalist/pianist Eliane Elias follows up last year’s Music From The Man Of La Mancha with Love Stories, due out Aug. 30.

    News, First Listen, Eliane Elias

    Jun 27, 2019 9:20 AM

    Premiere: Hear a Tune From Eliane Elias’ Upcoming Album, ‘Love Stories’

    Pinging among jazz, Brazilian and classical music, Eliane Elias has been stitching personalized details into recordings…

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    For almost a decade, violinist Jenny Scheinman (right) and drummer Allison Miller have worked together in the latter’s Boom Tic Boom ensemble. Their new collaborative group is Parlour Game.

    Interview, News, First Listen, Jenny Scheinman, Allison Miller, Bill Frisell, Jason Moran, Nels Cline, Norah Jones

    Jun 27, 2019 9:00 AM

    Jenny Scheinman on Risk, Adventure and Starting a New Band with Allison Miller

    Jenny Scheinman admits she’s led a charmed life, as far as her music career goes. The violinist is unlike a number of…

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    ​The Hope I Hold, by Ryan Keberle & Catharis, is due out June 28.

    News, First Listen, Ryan Keberle & Catharsis, Ryan Keberle, Camila Meza

    Jun 21, 2019 9:00 AM

    Premiere: Watch a Video for ‘Peering,’ a Tune from Ryan Keberle & Catharsis’ ‘The Hope I Hold’

    Ryan Keberle’s deep into the investigation of sundry musics, working to hint at sounds pouring out of speakers across…

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