Ian Shaw Musician – All About Jazz
“The best jazz vocalist we have” (Time Out), 2007 has been one of Ian Shaw’s most successful years. At the 2006 BBC Jazz Awards (where Shaw was nominated Best Vocalist), Shaw was invited to sing with the legendary Quincy Jones. His recent Linn album, “Drawn To All things, The Songs Of Joni Mitchell” has garnered […]
Made In New York Jazz Gala Begins A New Chapter
After years of successful performances, the Made In New York Jazz Gala returns in 2025 with a bold new chapter—taking the stage for the first time at the prestigious Neidorff-Karpati Hall at Manhattan School of Music on Friday, May 31 at 7:30 PM. This year’s Gala continues its tradition of bringing jazz legends and international […]
Carla Bley Musician – All About Jazz
Carla Bley was born in Oakland, California in 1936. Her father Emil Borg, a piano teacher and church organist, began giving her music lessons when she was three years old and she was soon playing at church functions. But her musical education ended at the age of eight. Her formal education stopped entirely when she […]
Big Ears Festival 2025 article @ All About Jazz
Freelance journalist & musician. I love improvisation & live electronics, in jazz and experimental music of all sorts. ContributorSince 2012Charlotte, NC Preferred album format:Digital MY ARTICLES | ALBUM REVIEWS | PROFILE PAGE Total published articles:547 Contact Me Follow Me Musical Preferences African JazzAfrobeatAmbient / New AgeBeyond JazzBrazilian / Bossa Nova / SambaFree Improv / Avant-GardeFusion […]
East by Midwest album review @ All About Jazz
A lover of sounds, and the way they fit together. EditorSince 2002San Diego, CA Preferred album format:CD/Vinyl MY ARTICLES | ALBUM REVIEWS | PROFILE PAGE Total published articles:1,632 Contact Me Follow Me Musical Preferences African JazzAmbient / New AgeBeyond JazzElectronicaFree Improv / Avant-GardeFringes of JazzLounge / ExoticaModern JazzStraight-ahead (Bop, Hard bop, Cool) Source link
Today's Song: Philly Soul Strut
Listen to Philly Soul Strut (08:19) By Artist/Band Medler Sextet From the Album River Paths (OA2 Records ) More Downloads Source link
Stanley Turrentine Musician – All About Jazz
Stanley William Turrentine was one of the most distinctive tenor saxophonists in jazz. Known for his big, warm, sound, “The Sugar Man” or the original “Mr. T” found inspiration in the blues and turned it into a hugely successful career with a #1 hit and four Grammy nominations — first in R&B and then in […]
Jazz Highlights for Record Store Day 2025 article @ All About Jazz
Home » Jazz Articles » Journey into Jazz » Jazz Highlights for Record Store Day 2025 For most Americans, April brings to mind tax deadlines and spring cleaning. But for vinyl collectors, April means something far more exciting: Record Store Day. Each year, music lovers line up early for a chance to snag limited-edition releasesmany […]
Pleasant Returns album review @ All About Jazz
I find what Art Blakey said to be true – “Jazz washes away the dust of everyday life.” ContributorSince 2023Leeds, United Kingdom Preferred album format:CD/Vinyl MY ARTICLES | ALBUM REVIEWS | PROFILE PAGE Total published articles:150 Contact Me Follow Me Musical Preferences Ambient / New AgeBeyond JazzBluesClassical / ChamberElectronicaFree Improv / Avant-GardeFringes of JazzFunk / […]
Sonnet For Caesar by Gwen Sampé
Home » Music » Song of the Day From the album Buy Album Album Title: A Lovesome ThingLabel: Self ProducedReleased: 2025 Listen Sign in to view listen count About the Album Shakespeare Sonnet 147 set to music, originally from the 1957 album “Such Sweet Thunder,” Strayhorn & Ellington. This modern rendition, only bass and voice, […]