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- by AllAboutJazz.comMidnight Channel—the genre-defying jazz collective from Lethbridge, Alberta—has released their brand new single “Must Be Nice,” now streaming everywhere. The sultry, Latin jazz-inspired track marks a bold new direction for the band as their first-ever vocal release, turning loneliness into something lush, danceable, and strangely comforting….
- by AllAboutJazz.comModern Guitar Harmony is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned educational website, ModernGuitarHarmony.com, a premier destination for guitarists seeking to deepen their understanding of advanced harmony, improvisation, and modern …
- by AllAboutJazz.comJazz-Con, the new global music-business conference dedicated to the future of jazz, announced today that it will partner with All About Jazz—the premier online jazz resource since 1995—to present the Jazz Forward Awards during the inaugural Jazz-Con 2025 (September 15-16, virtual)….
- by AllAboutJazz.comRoger Nichols, a sunshine-pop songwriter whose late 1960s and 1970s melodies were among the richest and catchiest of the genre, particularly when teamed with lyricist Paul Williams and groups such as the Carpenters and Three Dog Night, died May 17. He was 84. Nichols also wrote with lyricists Tony Asher and Bill Lane, and was noted for his debut album […]
- by AllAboutJazz.comThe Sicilia Jazz Festival 2025, now in its fifth edition, reaffirms its status as a major cultural event, showcasing an impressive lineup of 85 concerts: eight orchestral productions, 61 performances in the Village area, 14 regional concerts, and two in community-based venues…
- by AllAboutJazz.comSly Stone, whose late-1960s eclectic brand of polished Bay Area funk-pop launched a music revolution that influenced artists ranging from Miles Davis to Stevie Wonder, Prince and all the major funk bands that followed in the 1970s and beyond, died yesterday. He was 82. The singer-songwriter, arranger and multi-instrumentalist was a fashion trend-setter and tireless composer whose drug habit began […]
- by AllAboutJazz.comNow in its 28th year, The Columbia Pike Blues Festival (June 14, 2025 from 1:00pm-8:30pm) is an electrifying summer celebration that brings music, community, and culture together in the heart of Arlington’s most vibrant corridor…
- by AllAboutJazz.comPianist Denny Zeitlin's very first recording was for Columbia in 1963, as a sideman on Jeremy Steig's Flute Fever. His first trio leadership album, Cathexis, came next for Columbia in February 1964, with Cecil McBee on bass and Freddie Waits on drums. Carnival followed in October, with Charlie Haden on bass and Jerry Granelli on drums…
- by AllAboutJazz.comThis June, New York-based trumpeter/producer Volker Goetze and Senegalese kora master/innovator Ali Boulo Santo Cissoko are set to release Sargal, a duo album with guest features by the world-renowned percussionist Mino Cinélu, famed for his work with Miles Davis and Weather Report…
- by AllAboutJazz.comTraducción al español a continuación… Puerto Rican vocalist Maritzaida is proud to announce the upcoming release of Radio Bohemia Volumen I: La Música de Sylvia Rexach y Tutti Umpierre, arriving on all digital platforms July 11, 2025…
- by AllAboutJazz.comIn the 1920s, faced with the grinding poverty and segregation of East St. Louis, Josephine Baker took her dancing and musical talents first to New York, and then, at 19, arrived in jny: Paris to perform with the Folies Bergère. Entranced by her reception and treatment by French society, she rose to stardom almost immediately at the Folies…
- by AllAboutJazz.comAll About Jazz publishes the weekly JazzWeek Radio Chart. Discover new releases, track chart movement, and learn what is being played on jazz radio stations in the United States. Enjoy! TW LW 2W Artist TW LW Move Add Rpts Peak Wks 1 1 1 Cyrus Chestnut Rhythm, Melody and Harmony (HighNote)…
- by AllAboutJazz.comBy now, vocalists and musicians are surely tired of hearing me urge them to find great little-known songs to record and perform instead of tired old songbook standards. You don't stand out by following the crowd. A perfect example of a great little-known song is You're Everywhere, by Robert Nemiroff and Burt D'Lugoff, who were often credited as Robert Barron […]
- by AllAboutJazz.comOdds are you have no idea who Sam Lazar is and that you're hearing about him now for the first time. Don't feel bad. The organist is one of jazz's most puzzling figures.and#0160; Born in St. Louis, Mo., in 1933, he played piano and was in a St. Louis group led by Ernie Wilkins. When Wilkins left to join Count […]
- by AllAboutJazz.comAnnouncing Preliminary Fall Season of Jazz at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) including Stanley Jordan Playing Jimi Hendrix, Arturo Sandoval, and more—sponsored in part by TD Bank Tickets Go on Sale Friday, May 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. NJPAC One Center Street Newark, NJ 07102…
- by AllAboutJazz.comBarend Tromp is a guitarist, bassist, and composer from the Netherlands whose music transcends borders and genres. With a background as diverse as his sound, Barend studied classical guitar at the Conservatory of Tilburg and attained a masters in Music Science at the University of Amsterdam. His passion for musical exploration led him to India and across Europe, where …
- by AllAboutJazz.comI love producers and performers who fall madly in love with legacy jazz artists and go the distance to pay tribute to them. I'm thinking of what producer-director Kristian St. Clair did with his 2006 documentary and album This Is Gary McFarland and what jazz historian and album producer Gary Carner did in 2012 with baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams by […]
- by AllAboutJazz.comSligo Jazz Project’s annual Summer School and Festival runs from 22-27 July 2025, bringing a team of 33 world-class musicians from all over the world to teach and perform in Sligo over six days. From 22–27 July 2025, Sligo will once again become a global hub for music lovers, students, and jazz legends, as it hosts Europe’s largest and most […]
- by AllAboutJazz.comAll About Jazz, a driving force for jazz music since 1995, is thrilled to honor and celebrate industry trailblazers who actively promote jazz awareness, discovery, and culture through its prestigious Jazz Forward award program. Carefully selected by a team of industry visionaries, recipients don't just receive an award; their achievements are showcased in All About Jazz's weekly newsletter, featured prominently […]
- by AllAboutJazz.comGwen Laster was contemplating Joseph Campbell’s book The Hero's Journey one day, and found herself wondering if there was a ‘Hero's Journey’ for African Americans. It turned out that there was, and Clyde W Ford’s The Hero With an African Face became not only a personal inspiration but also a direct influence on Gwen Laster’s New Muse 4tet’s upcoming album […]