Aug 25, 2020 9:08 AM
On Somi’s First Big-Band Recording, The Singer Refuses To ‘Stagnate In Tradition’
New York-based vocalist Somi thought that her May 2019 date with the Frankfurt Radio Big Band in Germany was just a…
A portion of the proceeds from Somi’s latest album, Holy Room: Live At Alte Oper With Frankfurt Radio Big Band, go to benefit the Black Art Futures Fund.
Aug 25, 2020 9:08 AM
New York-based vocalist Somi thought that her May 2019 date with the Frankfurt Radio Big Band in Germany was just a…
Drummer and jazz educator Charli Persip (1931–2020)
Aug 24, 2020 4:20 PM
Drummer Charli Persip, who enjoyed a long career as a drummer and jazz educator, died Aug. 23 at the age of 91,…
The Gil Evans Project pays tribute to Sketches Of Spain in a recent video.
Aug 24, 2020 3:14 PM
Ryan Truesdell, the director and founder of the Gil Evans Project, is aiming to keep the members of his ensemble afloat…
The Alex Sipiagin Quartet is set to stream a performance from Smalls on Thursday.
Aug 24, 2020 9:00 AM
As performers look to replace income from lost gigs and regain a sense of community amid the coronavirus pandemic, a…
Reedist and National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters fellowship recipient Roscoe Mitchell, trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, bassist Junius Paul and drummer Vincent Davis perform during Thursday’s NEA ceremony.
Aug 21, 2020 11:30 AM
As the Democratic National Convention streamed in what seemed like an alternative universe on Aug. 20, Dee Dee…
Kirk Whalum’s most recent leader date is Humanité (Artistry/Mack Avenue).
Aug 21, 2020 8:52 AM
During his four-decade career, Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum has played numerous genres of music, infusing it…
Bettye LaVette wanted to push up the release of her version of “Strange Fruit” to coincide with the recent wave of social justice protests.
Aug 20, 2020 9:13 AM
Bettye LaVette loathed Billie Holiday’s famous protest song, “Strange Fruit,” when she first heard it. She…
Chris Dingman’s latest release began as a way to ease his father’s discomfort as he died.
Aug 19, 2020 9:00 AM
As Joe Dingman lay dying from a rare heart condition at home, his son decided to try and ease his father’s acute…
Raw Poetic (left), Archie Shepp and Damu The Fudgemunk collaborated on the album Ocean Bridges.
Aug 18, 2020 8:57 AM
Even when family members share a musical calling, it might take decades for them to collaborate. That was the case for…
Marcus Roberts is among the artists who have recorded videos to promote Mighty Writers, a non-profit organization that teaches reading and writing to low-income and marginalized students.
Aug 17, 2020 9:00 AM
Jazz pianist Marcus Roberts is among the artists who have recorded videos for Mighty SONG Writers, a series that aims…
