June Christy Musician – All About Jazz
June was born as Shirley Luster on November 20, 1925 at the Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Illinois and was raised from the age of three in Decatur, Illinois; and from the beginning always wanted to sing. She was singing with local bands when she was just 13, and later with society bands around Chicago, the […]
The Musical Omnivore article @ All About Jazz
Home » Jazz Articles » Interview » Sergio Armaroli: The Musical Omnivore Courtesy Luisa Mizzoni I’d like to collaborate with thoughtful musicians who pursue their own research, even radical, but necessary for truth and with their own language and not derivative. Sergio Armaroli Sergio Armaroli is an Italian composer, percussionist, vibraphonist, teacher and […]
Red Garland Revisited! album review @ All About Jazz
I’m Sanctified and Southern Fried / Mama tried and daddy cried / I tell the truth ‘cept when I’ve lied / And like my huevos on the side. Senior ContributorSince 1997Little Rock, AR MY ARTICLES | ALBUM REVIEWS | PROFILE PAGE Total published articles:2,506 Contact Me Follow Me Source link
Next Spring album review @ All About Jazz
A former newspaper writer / editor who has been writing about jazz for more than thirty-five years. Senior ContributorSince 1997Albuquerque, NM Preferred album format:CD/Vinyl MY ARTICLES | ALBUM REVIEWS | PROFILE PAGE Total published articles:3,041 Contact Me Follow Me Musical Preferences Big BandStraight-ahead (Bop, Hard bop, Cool) Source link
Today's Song: Elliptical Motion
Listen to Elliptical Motion (05:32) By Artist/Band John Gunther From the Album Painting the Dream (Origin Records ) More Downloads Source link
Ravita Jazz Presents Jazz, Funk And Blues
Led by bassist Phil Ravita and including some of the DMV’s finest musicians, Ravita Jazz will perform new and classic tunes. Enjoy jazz, funk and blues from the band’s latest recording. The critically acclaimed Alice Blue (Self Produced, 2025) has risen steadily on jazz radio charts and has been ranked #1 on the Roots Music […]
Mellon Awards $6.5M to Institutions Advancing Jazz Scholarship and Storytelling
Home » Jazz News » Award / Grant Source: All About Jazz > November 13, 2025 View read count The Mellon Foundation today announced over $6.5 million in grants dedicated to expanding jazz scholarship and strengthening its cultural infrastructure as part of the Foundation’s $35M commitment to preserving America’s first original art form. At the […]
Traveling Light album review @ All About Jazz
Home » Jazz Articles » Album Review » Rafael Toral: Traveling Light Jazz has a difficult time wrestling with its own history. All genres do, but jazz, specifically in the lethargic modern era, cannot but find itself somewhat directionless. Rock, pop, and electronica all advertise their frontrunners as “the next big thing” or “revolutionary,” or […]
The Angel Gabriel From Heaven Came by Kevin Brown
Home » Music » Song of the Day From the album Buy Album Album Title: AdventusLabel: Jerujazz RecordsReleased: 2025 Duration: 53:39 Listen Sign in to view listen count About the Album {{Kevin Brown = 41503}} https://www.allaboutjazz.com/album/adventus-kevin-brown The album’s first single is a contemporary jazz take on “The Angel Gabriel From Heaven Came,” A […]
American Classic Kicks Off 29th Season in Cambridge, MA
American Classics is pleased to announce its 29th concert season, a series of performances dedicated to songwriters who crafted both the words and the music for their works. The season will feature three unique concerts celebrating the works of iconic American composers. The season begins with “All in One – Berlin & Porter,” a tribute […]