Identity and jazz, for me, go hand in hand. Much of my own discovery of this music was shaped by racial and familial-like ties to its artists, many of whom became the mothers and fathers I never had. But the connection goes far deeper than I had imagined.
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House of Glass: Aaron Diehl Interprets the Work of Philip Glass on New Album ‘The Vagabond’
Back in the late ‘60s, it wasn’t unusual for jazz fans to own an album…
JAZZIZ Backstage Pass: Confidentially L.A. with Aubrey Logan
Our guest on the podcast today is trombonist and vocalist Aubrey Logan. Aubrey is a…
Jazztopad Fest Offers Vivid Glimpse Into Polish Jazz Scene
The Jazztopad Festival in Wrocław derives its name from Listopad, the Polish word for November.…
Live and Kickin’: Checking Out the London Club Scene
In London, homegrown talent has been on the upswing, with the best and brightest players…
On the Record: A Brief Glance at 10 Noteworthy London-centric Recordings
That long-touted “special relationship” between England and the United States extends from politics and humor…
Critics’ Picks 2019
Over the last year, a lot of memorable albums have been released. As we always…
The Swingin ’60s: Five Jazz Artists Recollect the London Jazz Scene During the 1960s
Overshadowed by the worldwide domination of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, a creative jazz…
London Rising: Six Young Artists Reshaping the Sound of London Jazz
That buzz you hear emanating from the jazz underground? It’s London calling. If you’ve paid…
Three Perfect Days in New York, the World’s Undisputed Jazz Capital
New York is so heavily saturated with jazz musicians that, on any given night, you…
Prequel to a King’s Tale: Illuminating Nat King Cole’s Musical Origins
Nat King Cole, the world thought it knew thee. Presently enjoying a renewed spotlight in…
10 Albums You Need to Know: November 2019
A beloved actor’s sprightly sophomore jazz album; a fascinating archival release celebrating a much-missed saxophonist;…
10 Albums You Need to Know: October 2019
The hotly anticipated return of an acclaimed trio; a pianist closing her 30s with a…
JAZZIZ Not What You Think: Steve Tyrell
Joining JAZZIZ Publisher Michael Fagien on the podcast today is Steve Tyrell, a record producer…
My Gig Bag: Saxophonist Noah Preminger Shares His Touring Essentials
At just 32 years old, the saxophonist Noah Preminger has already racked up an impressive…
Track by Track: Afrosideral, “El Olimpio de los Orishas”
Cuban producer/vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Kumar Sublevao-Beat, a.k.a. Afrosideral, boasts a career of over 20 years, over which…
A Life in Music: Remembering Harold Mabern
Harold Mabern, a pianist whose warm, soul-infused playing was a glowing reminder of the indelible bond between jazz and blues, died suddenly on Tuesday, September 17, in New Jersey. He was 83 years old.
Jazz Destinations: Aspen
The city of Aspen, Colorado, recently wrapped up its biggest musical event of the year:…
It’s a Celebration: The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Turns 50
So many horn and reed players filled the stage of the New Orleans Jazz &…
All of Me: Jazzmeia Horn Expresses Herself Fully on Her Sophomore Recording
Elegantly attired in a patterned blue-and-yellow gown and matching headscarf, a gold ankh dripping from…