In our first video live stream, we discuss the 10 Albums You Need To Know…
Song of the Day: Paul Motian – “Mumbo Jumbo”
On this day in 1931: Drummer Paul Motian is born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Motian was…
JAZZIZ Weekly Discover Playlist: March 20, 2020
On April 24, Blue Note Records will release Just Coolin’, a never-before-released studio album by…
Song of the Day: Renee Rosnes – “Black Holes”
Happy Birthday to pianist Renee Rosnes, who was born on this day (March 24) in…
Song of the Day: George Benson – “Give Me the Night”
JAZZIZ wishes a very happy birthday to guitarist and vocal sensation George Benson, who was born on this day (March 22) in 1943.
Song of the Day: Miles Davis Sextet – “Someday My Prince Will Come”
On this day (Mach 20) in 1961, Miles Davis recorded the track “Someday My Prince…
Song of the Day: Herbie Hancock – “Blind Man, Blind Man”
Herbie Hancock recorded My Point of View, his sophomore album for Blue Note Records, on this…
JAZZIZ Track by Track Podcast: Raul Midon Reflects on his New Album ‘The Mirror’
Raul Midón, the endlessly talented vocalist, guitarist and songwriter, walks us through his new album, The Mirror, track by track.
Song of the Day: Bill Frisell – “You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away”
Bill Frisell, whose career as a pathbreaking guitarist spans more than 40 years, was born…
Song of the Day: “Danny Boy” – Glenn Miller Orchestra
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, jazz fans! Celebrate with an Irish classic as performed by one…
JAZZIZ Spring 2020 Issue: The Playlist
(PUBLISHER’s NOTE: We’ve recently been alerted that Winter 2020 JAZZIZ CDs were erroneously inserted into…
Q&A with Boney James: A Smooth Jazz Icon’s ‘Solid’ Sound Stands the Test of Time
True to the title of his new album Solid, Boney James and his soulful, urban-driven silk and funk adventures have been among smooth jazz’s surest bets for nearly 30 years.
Song of the Day: Charles Mingus – “Haitian Fight Song”
Bass great Charles Mingus recorded tracks from his album The Clown on this day (March 12) in…
Song of the Day: Bobby McFerrin – “Baby”
Bobby McFerrin, a vocalist with a near-limitless range whose use of overdubs and multiphonics would…
Song of the Day: SEED Ensemble – “Afronaut”
A standout on the U.K. jazz scene, saxophonist Cassie Kinoshi formed the 10-piece SEED Ensemble…
Song of the Day: McCoy Tyner – “What the World Needs Now”
Here, McCoy Tyner trades in his volcanic left-hand chords and heavy pentatonic lines for some rather gentle playing in the piano’s upper register, revealing a decidedly softer side to his musical character.
Song of the Day: Charlie Christian – “Solo Flight”
“Solo Flight” would establish Charlie Christian as one of the earliest guitar heroes in jazz, the man responsible for bringing his instrument out of the background and into the frontline.
Song of the Day: Steve Turre – “The Very Thought of You”
Trombonist Turre brandishes plenty of chops on his new, mostly ballads disc, ‘The Very Thought of You,’ but the feel is decidedly mellow.
JAZZIZ Weekly Discover Playlist: March 2, 2019
As part of Bird’s centennial celebration in 2020, Craft Recordings presents The Savoy 10-Inch LP…