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A guitar/bass duo album may, not so long ago, have been, albeit wrongly, regarded as a recipe for boredom. However, these days duos have become the norm rather ...

Black women struggle to get heard if they don’t conform: Videos, Photos

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- 28/02/2021

From drummer Jas Kayser to saxophonist Nubya Garcia, female artists are finally getting the recognition they deserve. When jazz trumpeter, multi-instrumentalist and label founder Emma-Jean Thackray arrived at ...

Interview with Konstantin Klashtorni: Take all from your soul when you go perform: Video

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- 26/02/2021

Jazz interview with smooth jazz saxophonist Konstantin Klashtorni. An interview by email in writing. JazzBluesNews.com: – First let’s start with where you grew up, and what got you interested ...

CD review: Don Cherry – Cherry Jam 2021: Video, CD cover

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- 26/02/2021

After having released Don Cherry’s Cherry Jam as a limited Record Store Day title in the Autumn of 2020, Gearbox presents this essential release on specialist Japanese Edition ...

Sparks battles over race and free speech … Video, Photos

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- 26/02/2021

A scholar’s address about racism and music theory was met with a vituperative, personal response by a small journal. It faced calls to cease publishing. A periodical devoted ...

Interview with Mark Hynes: Jazz is inherently an intellectual pursuit: Video

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- 24/02/2021

Jazz interview with jazz saxophonist Mark Hynes. An interview by email in writing. JazzBluesNews.com: – First let’s start with where you grew up, and what got you interested in ...

CD review: Don Grusin – Out of Thin Air 2021: Video, CD cover

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- 24/02/2021

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In case you don’t know, this is the first release from PS Audio’s Octave Records, which, to paraphrase, was founded to support musicians and covers 100% of the ...

Billie Holiday’s story depends on who’s telling it: Videos, Photos

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- 24/02/2021

There are almost as many interpretations of her short life and enormous legacy as there are books and films about her, including the new biopic starring Andra Day. ...

Interview with Ryan Devlin: Jazz music being more mainstream: Video, New CD cover

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- 22/02/2021

Jazz interview with jazz saxophonist Ryan Devlin. An interview by email in writing. JazzBluesNews.com: – First let’s start with where you grew up, and what got you interested in ...

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- 22/02/2021

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CD review: John Patitucci, Vinnie Colaiuta, Bill Cunliffe – Trio 2021: Video, CD cover

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- 22/02/2021

Trio, due out February 19, 2021 via Le Coq Records, came together spontaneously, making the exhilarating chemistry and dynamic interplay all the more remarkable. Cunliffe has become something ...

The Jazzy score of “Judas and the Black Messiah”: Video, Photos

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- 22/02/2021

The film Judas and the Black Messiah tells the story of Fred Hampton, the Chicago Black Panther leader who was shot to death by law enforcement authorities in 1969. The ...

Interview with Sam Barlow: Well, music has shaped my entire life: Video, Photos

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- 20/02/2021

BLUES INTERVIEWS VIDEOS

Interview with Texas-based multitalented blues musician Sam Barlow, both frontman and session player has spanned a wide array of genres. How has the Blues and Rock n’ Roll ...

CD review: Charlie Ventura – Adventure With Charlie 2021: Video, CD cover

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- 20/02/2021

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Charlie Ventura, one of the most popular, fondly-remembered, and singular saxophone voices in this history of jazz, is the star of these two legendary recording sessions that have ...

The latin side of Chick Corea: Videos, Photos

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- 20/02/2021

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Chick Corea accomplished so much, and traced so many paths, in his long career — but to truly understand his artistry, it’s essential to consider his connections to Latin ...

Those who consider themselves musicians in jazz are not dead, are they?

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- 20/02/2021

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They only contacted us once and remained silent. suddenly died? Jesus Fuentes, Joan Chamorro, Louise Jallu, Nicki & Patrick Adams, Oddmund Finnseth, Sean Schafer Hennessy, Vincent Touchard … ...

Interview with Silke Eberhard: Jazz is on the move: Video

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- 18/02/2021

Jazz interview with jazz saxophonist Silke Eberhard. An interview by email in writing. JazzBluesNews.com: – First let’s start with where you grew up, and what got you interested in ...

CD review: Albare – Plays Jobim Vol. 2 – 2021: Video, CD cover

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- 18/02/2021

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Albare Plays Jobim, Vol. 2 by Moroccan-born, Israeli-raised guitarist Albare (the only name given) isn’t quite what it seems. While the names of the musicians and guest artists ...

The State of the Tenor. Jazz United to a similar concept: Photos, Videos

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- 18/02/2021

Thirty-five years ago, Joe Henderson released a pair of albums under an evocative title, “The State of the Tenor.” Because February is Tenor Saxophone Month, we decided to ...

Interview with Chad McCullough: I love hearing new music: Video

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- 16/02/2021

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Jazz interview with jazz trumpeter Chad McCullough. An interview by email in writing. JazzBluesNews.com: – First let’s start with where you grew up, and what got you interested in ...

CD review: Joseph Herbst Sextet – This Is Our Environment 2021: Video, CD cover

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- 16/02/2021

The very title of the album suggests that it is not only about the music. And indeed it is. A composer and saxophonist from North Carolina, a graduate ...

Armando Anthony “Chick” Corea is a virtuosic and inviting artist: Photos, Video

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- 16/02/2021

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Terrible that the great pianist Chick Corea has died at age 79 — wonderful he visited this planet and played for us so much as he did. I’ve ...

Interview with Muriel Grossmann: Music speaks directly to our heart: Video, New CD cover, Photos

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- 14/02/2021

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Jazz interview with jazz saxophonist Muriel Grossmann. An interview by email in writing. JazzBluesNews.com: – Before we jump into anything historical, can you tell us about what we ...

Steve Gadd remembers Chick Corea: Videos, Photos

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- 14/02/2021

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We are all blindsided and deeply saddened by the passing of Chick Corea. One of his longtime collaborators, from his early fusion years up until the very end, ...

CD review: Yoko Miwa Trio – Songs of Joy 2021: Video, CD cover

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- 14/02/2021

Ubuntu Music is delighted to announce the signing of internationally acclaimed pianist/composer Yoko Miwa, to release her forthcoming album late this year.Yoko is one of the most powerful ...

Interview with Gregory Tardy: … it is better to be felt than heard: Video

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- 12/02/2021

Jazz interview with jazz saxophonist Gregory Tardy. An interview by email in writing. JazzBluesNews.com: – First let’s start with where you grew up, and what got you interested in ...

Chick Corea, Grammy-winning jazz musician, dies at 79: Photos, Videos

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- 12/02/2021

Chick Corea, a Grammy award winning jazz musician has died at the age of 79, a statement on his website confirmed. The American musician’s career spanned more than ...

CD review: Jakob Bro, Arve Henriksen & Jorge Rossy – Uma Elmo 2021: Video, CD cover

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- 12/02/2021

This is the fifth album that Danish guitarist Jakob Bro has recorded for ECM, and it brings together a new trio with Arve Henriksen on trumpet and Jorge ...

Interview with Eb Davis: The music will get a fair shake in the industry and my fear is that it will not: Video, Photos

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- 10/02/2021

BLUES INTERVIEWS VIDEOS

Interview with charismatic showman Eb Davis, the Blues Ambassador of Arkansas has been delighting audiences all over the world. How has the Blues and Soul music influenced your ...

CD review: Rick Margitza – Sacred Hearts 2021: Video, CD cover

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- 10/02/2021

The new work by American veteran tenor saxophone player Rick Margitza, who has also been in the Miles Davis band, is dedicated to those who have died in ...

How jazz found a home in Neuburg? Photos, Video

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- 10/02/2021

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30 years ago, the Birdland moved into the cellar vault under the court pharmacy. A memorable day is coming to an end for jazz in the region, for ...

Interview with Tomoya Nakai: my composing is from the heart, and my performances require intense mental focus: Video

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- 07/02/2021

Jazz interview with jazz musician Tomoya Nakai. An interview by email in writing. JazzBluesNews.com: – First let’s start with where you grew up, and what got you interested in ...

CD review: Dario Piccioni – Carpet Stories 2021: Video, CD cover

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- 07/02/2021

The Italian double bass player leads a trio featuring Vittorio Solimene on piano and Michele Santoleri on drums, plus Veronica Marini’s guest vocals. A piano trio focused on ...

Immanuel Wilkins and Itamar Borochov have won the LetterOne Rising Stars Jazz award: Video, Photos

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- 07/02/2021

The fourth annual edition of an award for up-and-coming talent honored two artists with sterling credentials. On Saturday night, the LetterOne Rising Stars Jazz Award went to alto saxophonist Immanuel ...

Interview with Ben Zucker: Ways of processing and relating yourself in the world: Video

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- 05/02/2021

Jazz interview with jazz vibraphonist Ben Zucker. An interview by email in writing. JazzBluesNews.com: – First let’s start with where you grew up, and what got you interested in ...

CD review: Archie Shepp & Jason Moran – Let My People Go 2021: Video, CD cover

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- 05/02/2021

There comes a time when musical expression flows directly from the soul—unimpeded, unfiltered. Unmasked. A point when the modes of expression—the way a person plays and sings, the ...

Interview with Nina de Heney: My intellectual knowledge won’t make it’s way through music: Video

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- 03/02/2021

Jazz interview with jazz contrabassist Nina de Heney. An interview by email in writing. JazzBluesNews.com: – First let’s start with where you grew up, and what got you interested ...

CD review: Franco Ambrosetti Band – Lost Within You 2021: Video, CD cover

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- 03/02/2021

Maybe it’s these unsettled times that call for calming sounds. Or perhaps it’s this writer’s propensity to be drawn to ballads. One of the best albums of last year (Glide ...

Tony Bennett has Alzheimer’s disease: Photo, Video

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- 03/02/2021

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The family of legendary singer Tony Bennett — a staple presence who introduced generations to the American songbook and pop standards — says he has Alzheimer’s disease. The ...

Interview with Miki Yamanaka: Soul is more important. Intellect is second: Video

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- 01/02/2021

Jazz Interview with jazz pianist Miki Yamanaka. An interview by email in writing. JazzBluesNews.com: – First let’s start with where you grew up, and what got you interested in ...

CD review: Joe Lovano Trio Tapestry – Garden of Expression 2021: Video, CD cover, Photo

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- 01/02/2021

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Joe Lovano’s debut, Trio Tapestry, was one of 2019’s most talked-about releases. Their concept is taken to the next level on Garden of Expression. Lovano is a saxophonist ...

When will New Orleans have festivals? Photos, Video

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- 31/01/2021

Normally in mid-January New Orleanians are happily stuffing their faces with King Cake, building up a protective layer of sugary goodness for Carnival as they peruse the freshly ...

Interview with Mon David: Enhanced by intellect and intuition … Video

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- 30/01/2021

Jazz interview with jazz singer Mon David. An interview by email in writing. JazzBluesNews.com: – First let’s start with where you grew up, and what got you interested in ...

CD review: Ethan Iverson – Bud Powell in the 21st Century 2021: Video, CD cover

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- 29/01/2021

The effects of the bebop revolution in jazz music are still being felt and explored. Of the half dozen true pioneers of the movement, pianist Bud Powell has ...

Surveying the grand musical sprawl of bassist and composer William Parker: Photos, New video

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- 29/01/2021

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A bassist celebrated for the robustness and gravity of his sound, he’s been a stalwart in the realm of improvised music for more than 40 years. And even ...

Interview with Joanna Connor: There is a big concern that the blues is whitewashed in a sense: Video, Photos

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- 28/01/2021

Interview with Chicago-based slide guitar virtuoso and singer-songwriter, Joanna Connor – one of the reigning Queens of blue rock guitar. How has the Blues and Rock culture influenced ...

CD review: Dante Melena – Little Things in Many Things 2021: Video, CD cover

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- 28/01/2021

The disc offers eight original songs in which the happy compositional vein of the leaders is combined with the excellent artistic stature of their travel companions. The tracklist ...

Arturo O’Farrill finds inspiration, not just of the musical kind: Video, Photos

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- 28/01/2021

Arturo O’Farrill, who heads The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, has always brought the real world into his musical compositions, and that’s especially true of his latest release, Four Questions, ...

Interview with Eric Binder: Every day I hear new music … Video

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- 26/01/2021

Jazz interview with jazz drummer Eric Binder. An interview by email in writing. JazzBluesNews.com: – When you improvise, you know where you’re going. It’s a matter of taking certain ...

CD review: Stephane Wrembel – The Django Experiment VI 2021: Video, CD cover

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- 26/01/2021

Award-winning guitarist STEPHANE WREMBEL will digitally release The Django Experiment VI on Water is Life Records on January 22, 2021, the 111th anniversary of the birth of legendary ...

Jonas Gwangwa – South African trombonist dies at 83: Videos, Photo

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- 26/01/2021

The great South African trombonist and composer Jonas Gwangwa, who was an ambassador for his country’s music around the globe and an advocate against apartheid at home, died ...

Interview with Michael Musillami: Music is emotion: Video

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- 24/01/2021

Jazz interview with jazz guitarist Michael Musillami. An interview by email in writing. JazzBluesNews.com: – First let’s start with where you grew up, and what got you interested in ...

CD review: Alan Broadbent Trio – Hot Club 2021: Video, CD cover

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- 24/01/2021

The Alan Broadbent Trio’s previous Savant release, New York Notes, received rave reviews in the international press. The Guardian (UK) wrote, “The bubbling stream of notes is both ...

Jon Batiste spreads joy with a crew of Lindy Hoppers in his new video, for “I Need You”: Videos, Photo

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- 24/01/2021

“It’s got to be an experience. It can’t be something that’s like a museum piece.” Jon Batiste offered that assessment about jazz back in 2014, during a conversation with ...

Interview with Jared Peters: Jazz is so much more than a bunch of old tunes: Video

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- 22/01/2021

Jazz interview with jazz trumpeter Jared Peters. An interview by email in writing. JazzBluesNews.com: – First let’s start with where you grew up, and what got you interested in ...

CD review: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra & Wynton Marsalis – The Democracy! Suite 2021: Video, CD cover

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- 22/01/2021

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On January 15, 2021, on the occasion of a new year and the 2021 U.S. presidential inauguration, Wynton Marsalis will release The Democracy! Suite, the follow-up to the ...

Jazz musicians see signs of hope … Video, Photos

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- 22/01/2021

Born in the 1960s in the city that birthed Motown, Regina Carter can’t remember a time when music was absent from her life. But Carter, a three-time Grammy-nominated ...

Interview with Giovanni Ceccarelli: Music today is in a very difficult situation։ Video

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- 19/01/2021

Jazz interview with jazz pianist Giovanni Ceccarelli. An interview by email in writing. JazzBluesNews.com: – First let’s start with where you grew up, and what got you interested in ...

CD review: Enrico Pieranunzi & Bert Joris – Afterglow 2021: Video, CD cover

By http://jazzbluesnews.com

- 19/01/2021