Nov 7, 2009

Testament Speaks Volumes: Keith Jarrett's Fascinating New Solo Recordings

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Douglas Nordfors

Oct 31, 2009

Robert Glasper Gets Double Booked. Blue Note Piano Sensation Continues To Redefine Jazz Piano.

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Tien Providence

Oct 13, 2009

Allen Toussaint Latest The Bright Mississippi. New Disc Extends The Legacy Of The New Orleans Musical Giant.

In: New Orleans Jazz

By: Tien Providence

Sep 30, 2009

The Informant! Soundtrack Review: Irresistible Retro Score from Marvin Hamlisch

In: Big Band Jazz

By: David Abraham Dueck

Sep 27, 2009

John McLaughlin And Chick Corea Reunites. Five Peace Band Reignites The Flame And Passion Of Great Fusion Jazz

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Tien Providence

Sep 25, 2009

Marsden Jazz Festival 2009: Music in the Yorkshire Pennine Hills

In: Jazz (general)

By: Jane Hodgson

Sep 24, 2009

Jazz, Syncopation and Improvisation: What Makes Jazz, Jazz? Defining the Jazz Genre of Music

In: Jazz (general)

By: Jeannie Delahunt

Sep 16, 2009

Project: First Album, Winter in June: Classical Mood Chamber Jazz

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Elisabeth Sharber

Sep 15, 2009

Lenora Helm Offers Chronicles of A Butterfly: Three Part Suite Includes "Hermano Frere" by Helm and Andrew Hill

In: Jazz (general)

By: Paula Edelstein

Sep 4, 2009

Cellar Live Jazz From Canada's West Coast. Vancouver’s West Coast Jazz Musicians Records For Cellar Label

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Tien Providence

Aug 31, 2009

Lorraine Desmarais Goes Big With Her New Band. Gathering Many Of Quebec’s Best Musicians Lorraine Records New Album

In: Big Band Jazz

By: Tien Providence

Aug 28, 2009

Strange Fruit A Jazz Sound Of Protest. Billie Holiday Sings A Haunting Song About The Evils Of Lynching.

In: Jazz History

By: Tien Providence

Aug 24, 2009

Eliane Elias Releases Two Gems On Blue Note: From Bill Evans To Bossa Nova Eliane Proves She Can Master It All.

In: Jazz (general)

By: Tien Providence

Aug 21, 2009

Joe Harriott Innovative Free Form Jazz Creator. Recovering from Tuberculosis Joe Creates A New Form Of British Jazz.

In: Jazz History

By: Tien Providence

Aug 19, 2009

Alhambra Love Songs Album Review: John Zorn Releases Instrumetal Bay Area Tribute on Tzadik Records

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Sebastian Albu

Aug 13, 2009

Six Albums to Ease Anyone into Jazz: These Recordings Emphasize the Fun and Beauty in Jazz

In: Jazz (general)

By: David Becker

Aug 11, 2009

What Made 1959 Such a Landmark Year for Jazz? Miles, Coltrane and Others Spurred an explosion of Jazz Innovation

In: Jazz (general)

By: David Becker

Aug 11, 2009

Newport Jazz Festival Highlights 2009: Vandermark 5 & North Carolina Central Big Band Thrilled the Crowd

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Barbara Shema

Aug 1, 2009

Hazel Scott Jazz Pioneer And Activist. She Locked Musical Notes With Innovators Mingus And Roach.

In: Jazz History

By: Tien Providence

Jul 21, 2009

Mahavishnu Orchestra: Birds Of Fire: Album Review of John McLaughlin's Jazz-Rock Fusion Group

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Karl Keely

Jul 20, 2009

Gary Burton Quartet Live On Stage And Recorded. Burton Metheny Quartet Reunites Old Friends With A New Drummer.

In: Jazz (general)

By: Tien Providence

Jul 20, 2009

"Straight No Chaser": The Music of Miles Davis

In: Jazz History

By: Dolores Bundy

Jul 16, 2009

2009 Newport RI Jazz Festival Update: Festival Celebrates 55 Years with New Sponsor & Musician Line-Up

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Barbara Shema

Jul 9, 2009

Groove Bell Stage Is Where It's At! Montreal's 30th Annual Festival International de Jazz

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Meg Coles

Jul 6, 2009

When You Want Your Kids to Scat: How to Sing with No Strings Attached

In: Jazz (general)

By: Frances Ponick

Jun 27, 2009

Hiromi And SonicBloom Plays Jazz At The Lake. Japanese Piano Prodigy Plays Toronto Festival For The Second Time.

In: Jazz (general)

By: Tien Providence

Jun 26, 2009

Billie Holiday, A Seminal Jazz Artist: Lady Day, an Emotive and Innovative Interpreter of the Blues

In: Big Band Jazz

By: Sheila Aylesworth

Jun 23, 2009

Branford Marsalis Plays Toronto Jazz festival. Branford Makes a Rare Toronto Appearance For An Evening of Hot Jazz.

In: Jazz (general)

By: Tien Providence

Jun 22, 2009

Christian McBride & Inside Straight: Kinda Brown is the Mack Avenue Records debut for Dynamic Ensemble

In: Jazz (general)

By: Paula Edelstein

Jun 18, 2009

Remembering Wayman Tisdale – One Month Later: Large Imprint Left by Former NBA Star and Music Impresario

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Omar Bobb-Semple

Jun 10, 2009

A Tribute to the Divas : And All That Jazz... Black Music Month

In: Jazz History

By: Dolores Bundy

Jun 3, 2009

Vanessa Williams: The Real Thing: World Renowned Singer and Actress Releases new CD on Concord Records

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Paula Edelstein

Jun 3, 2009

Billy Parker's Fouth World: Freedom of Speech: Strata East Records 1974

In: Jazz (general)

By: Gerard Fannon

May 30, 2009

Augmented Chords: Jazz Harmony Based On Stacked Major Thirds

In: Jazz (general)

By: Sebastian Albu

May 30, 2009

Valerie Capers and her Portraits in Jazz: Melding Musical Traditions and Triumphing Over Physical Limitations

In: Jazz (general)

By: Jacqueline Banks

May 28, 2009

DeJohnette Trio Dazzles At Boulder Theatre: Frisell, Jerome Harris Shine on a Night of Experimental Jazz

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Sebastian Albu

May 23, 2009

The Musical Brilliance of Louis Armstrong: Satchmo, Jazz Trumpet Legend

In: New Orleans Jazz

By: Sheila Aylesworth

May 17, 2009

Sarah Tolar Debuts Big Blue Moon: Folk Jazz Album Co-produced by David Cook features New York sextet

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Paula Edelstein

May 14, 2009

Eastwood After Hours: Live at Carnegie Hall: Clint Eastwood and Jazz Go Hand in Hand

In: Jazz (general)

By: Francine Brokaw

May 11, 2009

Ragtime and its Influence: Harlem Stride and Jazz Pianists Benefit From Its Sound

In: Jazz History

By: Paula Edelstein

May 9, 2009

Return To Forever: The Anthology: CD Review of Jazz/Rock Fusion Song Collection Spanning Four Albums

In: Jazz History

By: Paula Edelstein

May 8, 2009

Rondi Charleston: In My Life CD Review: A Bonus DVD Makes This an Enjoyable Set for Jazz Fans

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Francine Brokaw

May 7, 2009

Toronto Jazz Festival Gets Set for 23rd Edition: Toronto Festival Brings Jazz To The Fore Every Summer In The City

In: Jazz (general)

By: Tien Providence

May 6, 2009

Diminished Chords: Jazz Harmony based on Stacked Minor Thirds

In: Jazz (general)

By: Sebastian Albu

May 1, 2009

Half Diminished Chords: The Theory and Function of m7b5 Harmony in Jazz

In: Jazz (general)

By: Sebastian Albu

Apr 30, 2009

Legendary Pianist Randy Weston Plays At York U: Musician and Musicologist Weston Captivates Audience at Recital Hall

In: Jazz (general)

By: Tien Providence

Apr 29, 2009

Minor Seventh Chords: The Theory and Role of Minor Harmony in Western Music

In: Jazz (general)

By: Sebastian Albu

Apr 29, 2009

Delmark Records Independent Blues and Jazz: Delmark Celebrates 55 Years Of Recording The Best In Jazz and Blues.

In: Jazz (general)

By: Tien Providence

Apr 26, 2009

Jazz It Up This Year: Outdoor Music Festivals and Radio Favorites

In: Jazz (general)

By: Rhonda Campbell

Apr 22, 2009

Dominant Seventh Chords: The Theory and Role of Mixolydian Chordal Harmony

In: Jazz (general)

By: Sebastian Albu

Apr 21, 2009

Understanding the Function of Major Chords: The Theory and Role of Chordal Extensions in Diatonic Harmony

In: Jazz (general)

By: Sebastian Albu

Apr 20, 2009

Review of Michael Feinstein Sings Irving Berlin: Feinstein Interprets a Collection of Composer Berlin's Standards

In: Jazz (general)

By: Athena McElrath

Apr 20, 2009

The RH Factor: HardGroove Review: Album Review of Trumpeter Roy Hargrove's Funk Outfit

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Karl Keely

Apr 20, 2009

Geoffrey Keezer Aurea gets South American Hue. Keezer’s Aurea combines Jazz and his love of Afro Peruvian music.

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Tien Providence

Apr 16, 2009

Miles Davis: The Innovator: Kind of Blue Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary

In: Jazz (general)

By: Paula Edelstein

Apr 15, 2009

Interview With Jazz Guitarist John Jorgenson: Django Reinhardt Style Gypsy Music Star of His Eclectic Repertoire

In: Jazz (general)

By: Dawn M. Smith

Apr 3, 2009

Wynton Marsalis: Jazz Genius: Artist-In-Residence at Monterey Jazz Festival releases new book, CD

In: Jazz (general)

By: Paula Edelstein

Mar 30, 2009

Rondi Charleston: Expressive, Intelligent: Jazz Vocalist Releases In Your Life

In: Jazz (general)

By: Paula Edelstein

Mar 29, 2009

Palmetto Records: Shaping Jazz Future Now: Palmetto the award winning label pushes creativity at its’ best.

In: Jazz (general)

By: Tien Providence

Mar 8, 2009

Molly Johnson Swing Classic Standards On Lucky: Miss Johnson's Lucky Revisits Jazz And Pop's Great Songbook.

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Tien Providence

Mar 1, 2009

RockSteady Monty And Ernest Ode To Studio One: Two Jamaican Music Giants Re-Tunes The Music They Helped Create.

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Tien Providence

Mar 1, 2009

One Night With Blue Note Highlights Excellence: DVD Documents The Historic Re-launch Of A Classic Jazz Label

In: Jazz (general)

By: Tien Providence

Feb 28, 2009

Bobbi Humphrey a Jazz Fusion legend: Miss Humphrey Queen Of Seventies Jazz Flute Captivates New Audience

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Tien Providence

Feb 27, 2009

Donald Harrison Free Style Is Bold and Swingin': Donald's Third Disc For Nagel Heyer Mixes Freedom with Bop And Swing

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Tien Providence

Feb 22, 2009

Denys Baptiste: Let Freedom Ring is challenging! Inspired by Dr King Denys Baptiste Creates Suites Of Inspiration.

In: Jazz (general)

By: Tien Providence

Feb 4, 2009

John Coltrane: One Down, One Up Album Review: Live at the Half Note album John Coltrane and the Classic Quartet

In: Jazz (general)

By: Craig Frame

Feb 1, 2009

Jaco Pastorius Album Review: Review Of Bass Guitarist First Album

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Karl Keely

Jan 31, 2009

Elizabeth Shepherd's Parkdale is a Pleasure: Mixing Jazzy Soul with Techno Miss Shepherd's Parkdale rocks.

In: Jazz (general)

By: Tien Providence

Jan 27, 2009

Herbie Hancock 'Head Hunters' Review: Album Review Featuring Chameleon

In: Jazz (general)

By: Karl Keely

Jan 26, 2009

Jazz At Massey Hall Is Always Special: Toronto’s Legendary Concert Hall Still Host The Finest In Jazz.

In: Jazz (general)

By: Tien Providence

Dec 27, 2008

ECM Records Touchstones, Gems Worth Hearing. New Jazz Series Releases lost Musical Treasures For Your Ears

In: Jazz (general)

By: Tien Providence

Dec 23, 2008

Wes Montgomery, Jazz Guitar Great: Recorded Boss Guitar, Beatles Songs, Paved Way for Smooth Jazz

In: Jazz (general)

By: Vince Cummings

Dec 17, 2008

Charlie Parker, Jazz Saxophone Legend: "Bird" Helped Create Bebop

In: Jazz (general)

By: Vince Cummings

Dec 16, 2008

Thelonious Monk, Bebop Jazz Pianist and Composer: Wrote "Round Midnight," Played with Miles Davis, John Coltrane

In: Jazz (general)

By: Vince Cummings

Dec 16, 2008

Tenor Sax Player John Coltrane, Jazz Great: Played My Favorite Things, Naima, Giant Steps and World Music

In: Jazz History

By: Vince Cummings

Dec 3, 2008

The Empirical Method of Jazz: British Combo Broadens Modern Jazz Sound

In: Jazz (general)

By: Kiki Anderson

Nov 30, 2008

Day Trip Musical Ride Is Worth It. Pat Metheny and Friends Invite You To Jazz Up Your Day

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Tien Providence

Nov 30, 2008

Dreyfus Night In Paris is Memorable. Five Jazzmen Meet for the First Time and Lay Out a Masterpiece.

In: Jazz (general)

By: Tien Providence

Nov 30, 2008

'A life In Time': A Roy Haynes Retrospective. Four Disc Set Traces Drummers’ Over Six Decades Of Work.

In: Jazz (general)

By: Tien Providence

Nov 22, 2008

Miles From India Hits All The Right Notes: Jazz Greats Meets Indian Classical Musicians to honor Miles

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Tien Providence

Nov 14, 2008

Dorothy Ashby; The Rubaiyat Album Review: Cadet Records; 1970 - Afro Harping, Funk and Khayyam Poetry

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Gerard Fannon

Nov 1, 2008

Jazz Icons Classic Jazz Viewing: DVD Series Revives Jazz's Lost Treasures

In: Jazz (general)

By: Tien Providence

Oct 24, 2008

Brian Culbertson Releases Funk-Influenced CD: New Album Breathes Much-Needed Life Into Smooth Jazz

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Michael Irvin Arrington

Oct 20, 2008

Entertainer Harry Connick Jr. The Singer, Musician and Actor Alternates Between Stage, Screen, TV

In: Jazz (general)

By: Carroll Trosclair

Oct 14, 2008

Billy Bang Heats up Toronto: New York based Violinist Captivates Trane Studio Audience

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Tien Providence

Oct 13, 2008

Candy Dulfer Releases New Album: Candy Store Shows That Saxophonist Is Not Just Another Pretty Face

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Michael Irvin Arrington

Sep 12, 2008

The Best Jazz Venues in Europe: Five Great Places in the Continent for a Jazzy Night on the Town

In: Jazz (general)

By: Owain Mckimm

Sep 2, 2008

Chicago Jazz Radio Stations: How Fans of Classic Jazz Music Can Find it in the Windy City

In: Jazz (general)

By: Bryan Alaspa

Aug 29, 2008

Getting to Know Jazz Great Miles Davis: The One Jazz Musician Every Fan Should Know

In: Jazz (general)

By: Bryan Alaspa

Aug 26, 2008

The 30th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival: Chicago's Festival Season Closes out with Jazz Music

In: Jazz (general)

By: Bryan Alaspa

Aug 23, 2008

Chicago Jazz Festival on Labor Day Weekend: 30th Annual Music Event on Windy City Lakefront August 28-31, 2008

In: Contemporary Jazz

By: Christine Nyholm

Aug 8, 2008

Jazz and the Brain: Jazz Improvisation Transports the Human Brain to a Different Realtiy

In: Jazz (general)

By: Martha R. Gore

Apr 10, 2008

Ottawa Jazz Fest 2008 Adds Acts: Keita, Haden, Meldhau and Knight Added To Mainstage Performer Lineup

In: Jazz (general)

By: Dan Lalande

Apr 3, 2008

Hitler's War on Jazz in France: During WWII Jazz Music Was Banned in Paris by the Nazi Movement

In: Jazz History

By: Engrid Whisenant

Apr 3, 2008

Jazz, Josephine Baker, and France: How Exoticism Opened the Door to African American Jazz Performers

In: Jazz History

By: Engrid Whisenant

Mar 28, 2008

Bio of Jazz Singer, Jimmy Scott: A Legendary American Artist Who Overcame Adversity Through His Music

In: Jazz (general)

By: Chris Eales

Mar 28, 2008

Bio of Chet Baker, a Jazz Legend: American Trumpet Player Fought and Died from Drug Addiction

In: Jazz (general)

By: Chris Eales

Mar 19, 2008

Jeff Healey and Cool Jazz 78s: Musicman Healey had a Passion for Jazz Vinyl Lps but Only up to 1942

In: Jazz (general)

By: Coral Andrews

Mar 14, 2008

2008 Ottawa Jazz Fest Leaks Acts: Wynton Marsalis, Herbie Hancock, Chic Corea and More in Ottawa

In: Jazz (general)

By: Dan Lalande

Mar 5, 2008

Jeff Healey in Memoriam: Rare 1988 Chat with Canadian Guitar Virtuoso and Jazz Musicologist

In: Jazz (general)

By: Coral Andrews

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