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    Jamal Moore recently issued Psalms Of Baltimore with his Organix Trio.

    Interview, News, Organix Trio, Jamal Moore, Wadada Leo Smith, Warren “Trae” Crudup III

    Jul 23, 2018 9:00 AM

    Jamal Moore’s Organix Trio Surveys the History of Baltimore

    Jamal Moore, founder of Organix Trio, has self-released a new collection of music, Psalms Of Baltimore, which explores…

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    Pianist Joey Alexander recently performed at the Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival in June alongside bassist Kris Funn and drummer Jonathan Pinson.

    Interview, News, Joey Alexander, Kris Funn

    Jul 20, 2018 9:00 AM

    Joey Alexander Plays Beyond His Years

    When Joey Alexander made his entrance at the Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival in June, he walked to the Steinway…

  • News, Amy Cervini, JD Allen, Andrea Brachfeld, Nik Bärtsch, Nik Bärtsch’s Ronin, Theo Hill

    Jul 20, 2018 8:59 AM

    Under Review: August 2018

    At DownBeat, we have the pleasure of listening to hundreds of albums each month. Nope, that’s not an exaggeration.…

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    Francisco Mela contributes Ancestros to the current season of Newvelle releases.

    News, Review, From the Magazine, Bill Frisell, Skúli Sverrisson, Steve Cardenas, Andy Zimmerman, Lionel Loueke, Jason Palmer, Francisco Mela

    Jul 19, 2018 9:05 AM

    Newvelle Exemplifies the Art of the LP

    As collectible, multimedia art objects, few affordable things surpass the long-playing album. And few labels surpass…

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    Sonic Creed (Motéma) is vibraphonist Stefon Harris’ third album with his troupe Blackout.

    News, First Listen, Stefon Harris, Jean Baylor

    Jul 19, 2018 9:00 AM

    Premiere: Listen to a Track from Stefon Harris’ New Album, ‘Sonic Creed’

    Vibraphonist, educator and DownBeat Critics Poll winner Stefon Harris has recorded a new album, Sonic Creed (Motéma),…

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    Dan Weiss performs at the Gent Jazz Festival in Gent, Belgium.

    Live, News, Review, Vijay Iyer, Dan Weiss, Fundament, Graham Haynes

    Jul 18, 2018 2:00 PM

    Vijay Iyer, Dan Weiss, Fundament Propel Gent Jazz Festival

    The Gent Jazz Festival has been running since 2002, although prior to 2008, it was known as the Blue Note Festival.…

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    Daniel Rolim and and Marta Freitas perform at Brazilian Jazz Night during the 40th annual Copenhagen Jazz Festival.

    Live, News, Review, Brad Mehldau, Larry Grenadier, Albert “Tootie” Heath, Shabaka Hutchings, Theon Cross

    Jul 18, 2018 9:00 AM

    Copenhagen Festival Spans Poetic Swing, Hard-Bop Themes

    Drowsily easing up to passport control upon arrival in Copenhagen after a sleepless, otherwise pleasant 8-hour journey…

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    Warren “Trae” Crudup III (left) and Luke Stewart released Blacks’ Myths (Atlantic Rhythms) on June 25.

    Interview, News, Luke Stewart, Warren “Trae” Crudup III

    Jul 17, 2018 9:00 AM

    The Reinvention of Bassist Luke Stewart

    Luke Stewart has become a ubiquitous presence in Washington, D.C. He plays electric or upright bass in one of nine…

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    Bassist Ben Williams (left) sits for a DownBeat Blindfold Test, conducted by Willard Jenkins, at the DC JazzFest in Washington, D.C., on June 27.

    Interview, Live, News, Blindfold Test, Ben Williams

    Jul 16, 2018 12:39 PM

    Ben Williams Blindfold Test, Live at DC JazzFest

    A native of Washington, D.C., bassist Ben Williams took his first DownBeat Blindfold Test in front of an audience in…

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    Mavis Staples’ July 27 concert is part of the Out of Space concert series presented by the venue SPACE, located north of Chicago.

    News, Mavis Staples, Nate Smith, Bettye LaVette, Aaron Neville, Otis Taylor

    Jul 16, 2018 11:15 AM

    Mavis Staples Will Help SPACE Celebrate 10 Years

    Any organization that marks 10 successful years in the music business deserves a party. The music venue SPACE…

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