Mar 15, 2022 11:48 AM
Jamie Baum Septet Delivers Poetic Reflections on Pandemic
The Jamie Baum Septet breezed into Dizzy’s Club in New York this February premiering a variety of pandemic-inspired…
“It’s been my goal to write and record new types of opportunities for improvisation,” Jamie Baum says.
Mar 15, 2022 11:48 AM
The Jamie Baum Septet breezed into Dizzy’s Club in New York this February premiering a variety of pandemic-inspired…
Ron Miles: 1963–2022
Mar 10, 2022 12:06 PM
Ron Miles, the Denver-based cornetist, composer, educator, bandleader and simpatico sideman who shared stages and…
“I wanted to give the strings fun things to play,” Fred Hersch said.
Mar 8, 2022 1:08 PM
Over the past year, the breadth and fire of jazz artists dipping a toe into the classical world has been staggering —…
Cameron Kimbrough and Damien “Yella P” Pearson are Memphissippi Sounds.
Mar 8, 2022 12:58 PM
The debut release by Cameron Kimbrough and Damion “Yella P” Pearson, Memphissippi Sounds (Little Village),…
This year’s honorees.
Mar 8, 2022 12:49 PM
The National Endowment for the Arts 2022 NEA Jazz Masters will be honored March 31 in collaboration with SFJAZZ at the…
“Origin represents a turning point for me,” said Joey Alexander of his new recording on Mack Avenue.
Mar 8, 2022 12:47 PM
Mack Avenue Music Group has signed Joey Alexander. The pianist’s label debut, Origin — his first album of all…
Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Shemekia Copeland
Mar 1, 2022 2:05 PM
What does the blues mean to Kenny Wayne Shepherd?
“Blues to me represents healing and celebration,” he said.…
Come Away With Me: 20th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition includes 22 previously unreleased tracks by singer-songwriter and pianist Norah Jones.
Mar 1, 2022 2:00 PM
Blue Note/UMe will release Come Away With Me: 20th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition on April 29. The 44-track…
The Jakob Bro Trio with, from left, Jorge Rossy, Bro and Arve Henriksen
Mar 1, 2022 12:13 PM
During its prior 42 editions, Bergamo Jazz — situated in a medieval city of 120,000 souls an hour northeast from…
From left: Andrew Cyrille, Reggie Workman and Oliver Lake
Mar 1, 2022 12:04 PM
In an era when contemporary jazz is largely available via streaming services and the historic music of beboppers and…
