Jan 18, 2021 9:35 AM
In Memoriam: Pianist Junior Mance
Junior Mance, who enjoyed a long career as a pianist and educator, has died at age 92.
As a leader, Mance recorded…
Junior Mance (1928–2021)
Jan 18, 2021 9:35 AM
Junior Mance, who enjoyed a long career as a pianist and educator, has died at age 92.
As a leader, Mance recorded…
Reedist Roscoe Mitchell is set to stream a performance Wednesday as part of the Hot House Meets Havana festival.
Jan 18, 2021 8:50 AM
As performers look to replace income from lost gigs and regain a sense of community amid the coronavirus pandemic, a…
John Coltrane’s Blue World takes its name from a contrafact of Harold Arlen’s “Out Of This World.”
Jan 15, 2021 9:00 AM
In late June of 1964, in between Impulse Records studio dates for Crescent and A Love Supreme, saxophonist John…
Saxophonist Teodross Avery leads two different quartets on Harlem Stories: The Music Of Thelonious Monk.
Jan 14, 2021 9:00 AM
Saxophonist Teodross Avery’s latest disc, Harlem Stories: The Music Of Thelonious Monk (WJ3), is both a homecoming…
Pianist Emmet Cohen’s new album, Future Stride, includes five of his compositions.
Jan 13, 2021 8:51 AM
In the summer of 2020, pianist Emmet Cohen asked himself a key question: “What would Louis or Dizzy do in this…
Since the pandemic began, saxophonist Charles Lloyd (center) has remained busy, performing in fresh ensembles and preparing the release of a new album.
Jan 12, 2021 8:39 AM
Despite 2020 being a troublesome year, Charles Lloyd refused to be inactive.
The 82-year-old saxophonist debuted two…
Trombonist Mariel Bildsten aims to replicate epic big-band moments in her small ensemble arrangements.
Jan 12, 2021 8:39 AM
Trombonist Mariel Bildsten began developing ideas for her debut album in 2019, aiming to reflect different dimensions…
Regina Carter is set to explore the legacy of Ella Fitzgerald on Tuesday.
Jan 11, 2021 7:55 AM
As performers look to replace income from lost gigs and regain a sense of community amid the coronavirus pandemic, a…
The George Coleman Quintet In Baltimore, a concert recording from 1971, is in essence a blowing session helmed by the saxophonist.
Jan 8, 2021 9:00 AM
In 1971, George Coleman was seven years removed from the most sought-after gig in jazz: a spot in Miles Davis’ band,…
Pianist Art Hirahara (left) and producer Marc Free work in the Acoustic Recording studio in Brooklyn in 2018. In the background are bassist Joe Martin and saxophonist Melissa Aldana.
Jan 7, 2021 8:44 AM
All musicians have seen their activities dramatically reduced during the coronavirus pandemic, but a core group of…
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