Within the jazz world, Ted Poor is known for collaborating with musicians — Cuong Vu,…
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Confronting Colonialism: Sara Serpa Explores a Dark Chapter in Portuguese History
Portuguese vocalist Sara Serpa’s stunning new album, Recognition: Music for a Silent Film (Biophilia Records),…
The GroundUP Music Festival Thrives in Miami Beach
The fourth annual edition of the GroundUP Music Festival, which took place at the North…
Track By Track: Gilfema, “Three”
Guitarist Lionel Loueke, bassist Massimo Biolcati and drummer Ferenc Nemeth return with their first album…
A Musical Boost: 5 Phono Pre-Amplifiers That Will Make Listening to Vinyl Better When Working Remotely
We’re all looking for an escape right now, and vinyl is a fabulous drug when done properly. So which phono pre-amplifier should you buy?
JAZZIZ Daily Brunch: Flora Purim & Airto Moreira
In this episode of JAZZIZ Daily Brunch, we are joined by vocalist Flora Purim and…
JAZZIZ Essentials: A Short History of… “The Girl from Ipanema” (VIDEO)
Welcome to JAZZIZ Essentials, a video series exploring the musicians, albums, songs, and events that…
Track By Track: 10 Songs by The 8-Bit Big Band
The 8-Bit Big Band, under the direction of 29-year old multi-talented bandleader/composer Charlie Rosen, is…
Great Sound and Mobility: Our Favorite Wireless Headphones for Working from Home
Working remotely has been a challenge for a lot of us; especially for parents who…
3 Affordable Ways to Improve the Sound Quality of Your Music Working From Home
Working remotely and social distancing have become our new reality for the time being and…
Sergio Mendes: It’s a Celebration
Bossa nova icon Sergio Mendes has credited the great success he’s enjoyed in his career…
Mel Tormé – Comin’ Home Baby! (Atlantic)
Not exactly a youngster at age 37, Mel Tormé had long established himself as a…
Nduduzo Makhathini: By Way of South Africa
Pianist Nduduzo Makhathini doesn’t view his status as the first South African musician to sign…
Lakecia Benjamin: A Tip of the Sax
At first, alto saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin was ambivalent about recording a Coltrane tribute album, but…
Charles Lloyd: Rolling Right Along
On March 15, 2018, Charles Lloyd celebrated his 80th birthday with an epic yet intimate…
Artemis Shines Bright at Carnegie Hall
By the time Artemis, an all-star ensemble, dug deep into the blues while trading solos…
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.
Prog-Jazz Powerhouse MoonJune Records Celebrates Its 100th Release
As head of MoonJune Records, Leonardo Pavkovic is constantly on the go, recruiting artists to his roster from as far away as Indonesia, Italy and Belgium while also presiding over recording sessions at La Casa Murada in Catalonia and accompanying his artists on worldwide tours.
A Tale of Two Scotts: Former Tribal Tech Bandmates Forge Different Paths on New CDs
As members of Tribal Tech, the most potent and pyrotechnic fusion band of the 1990s,…
Newvelle Records Documentary Shines Light on Billy Lester, Jazz Piano’s Best Kept Secret
“Usually, in the morning when I wake up, I feel a lot of turbulence inside…
