Jazz Singer Beth Duncan’s new album inventively reworks standards and showcases originals by composer Martine Tabilio. Critics say: “Outstanding album”, “A solid sweet fast ball down the middle” “Tasty throughout.” Jazz Historian Scott Yanow: ” Beth’s beautiful, powerful voice demonstrates a wide range; she nails intervals perfectly, displaying sensitivity to [...]
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Wayne Shorter Hits the Road
Wednesday, November 28th, 2012Wayne Shorter, the great saxophonist and composer who will turn 80 next August, has announced a forthcoming tour that he’ll undertake with his longstanding quartet. Backed by pianist Danilo Perez, bassist John Patitucci and drummer Brian Blade, the tour will commence with a high-profile gig at Carnegie Hall in New [...]
Read more >>Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet
Tuesday, November 27th, 2012New cool in group vocal jazz: With their songbook of originals, Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet has put their sublime signature on the rare, joyful sound of singers swinging together in instrumental fashion. A new vocalese classic, Hustlin’ for a Gig has captured the attention of NPR and jazz fans worldwide [...]
Read more >>Black Friday Sale
Wednesday, November 21st, 2012November 19th – November 23rd All Week Long! Give the gift of jazz to your friends and loved ones this season during our Black Friday SALE* at JAZZIZ! ACT NOW to get Limited Edition Collector’s CDs and BEST DEALS on subscriptions to get even more CDs! Save 40% on the [...]
Read more >>Enrico Rava Plays Michael Jackson
Tuesday, November 20th, 2012On January 8, ECM will release a curious album by the great Italian trumpeter Enrico Rava and the 11-piece Parco della Musica Jazz Lab. Titled Rava on the Dance Floor, the release is a live recording of eight songs plucked from the universe of the late pop god Michael Jackson. [...]
Read more >>Wadada Leo Smith’s New Commission
Wednesday, November 14th, 2012The Fromm Music Foundation at Harvard University has selected trumpeter/composer Wadada Leo Smith as one of 14 composers to receive a 2012 Fromm commission. With the commission, Smith will write a new work to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I [...]
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