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    “I like the idea of being the owner of my music and my masters and having total control over it,” Premazzi says of her DIY career.

    News, From the Magazine, Simona Premazzi

    Apr 11, 2023 10:22 AM

    Simona Premazzi: Control & Empowerment

    Simona Premazzi speaks of her art with a calm self-assurance tempered by enthusiasm and curiosity.

    She knows what…

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    “Ahmad’s voicings inform so much of how I look at music,” said Orrin Evans about fellow pianist Ahmad Jamal.

    News, From the Magazine, Orrin Evans

    Apr 4, 2023 1:00 PM

    Blindfold Test: Orrin Evans

    Pianist Orrin Evans, artist-in-residence for the 2022/2023 DC Jazz Festival, is not only an exceptional pianist. He is…

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    “I’ve always felt good about social commentary,” says singer ​Billy Valentine.

    News, Billy Valentine

    Apr 4, 2023 12:01 PM

    Flying Dutchman Reborn with New Billy Valentine Release

    Just as jazz today casts its own light on the nation’s cultural movements, the music played a similar role 50 years…

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    Jazz will be more prominent than ever on both indoor and outdoor stages at this year’s Montreal Jazz Festival.

    News, Various Artists

    Apr 4, 2023 11:56 AM

    Montreal Jazz Festival Unveils Full Program for 43rd Edition

    Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with Rio Tinto in downtown…

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    Jon Batiste will perform at the Newport Jazz Festival on Aug. 5.

    News, Various Artists

    Apr 4, 2023 11:44 AM

    Newport Jazz Festival Announces this Year’s Lineup

    The Newport Jazz Festival has announced the lineup of performers scheduled to appear at this year’s event, which…

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    RIJF stages will once again celebrate some of the finest creative improvised music from around the world.

    News, Various Artists

    Mar 28, 2023 12:41 PM

    Rochester International Jazz Fest Announces Lineup for 20th Edition

    The Rochester International Jazz Festival has announced the lineup for its milestone nine-day 20th Anniversary Edition,…

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    Willard Jenkins’ new book is titled Ain’t But A Few Of Us: Black Music Writers Tell Their Story.

    News, From the Magazine

    Mar 28, 2023 12:11 PM

    Book Lifts Voices of Black Jazz Writers

    Writing about jazz, music or the arts more broadly requires a sleight of hand. To write about the overarching culture…

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    Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio will perform at the 40th annual San Francisco Jazz Festival.

    News, Various Artists

    Mar 28, 2023 12:05 PM

    SFJAZZ Announces Lineups for San Francisco Jazz Fest, Summer Sessions

    SFJAZZ has announced its programming for the 40th annual San Francisco Jazz Festival, running June 7–18, and the…

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    The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra opens its 50th anniversary concert season at MIT’s Kresge Auditorium.

    News, From the Magazine, Mark Harvey

    Mar 28, 2023 11:49 AM

    Aardvark Jazz Orchestra: 50 Years, a Special Calling

    Mark Harvey is a Boston jazz luminary like no other. He’s long been an important person on the scene as founder and…

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    Chambers’ latest recording features some serendipitous, international flair.

    News, From the Magazine, Joe Chambers

    Mar 21, 2023 12:18 PM

    Joe Chambers: The NYC–Montreal Connection

    Joe Chambers came to New York this month to record his new Blue Note album. The session yielded nine tracks that, on…

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