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JAZZIZ Weekly Discover: October 7, 2019
The Comet Is Coming, featuring Danalogue, King Shabaka and Betamax, has released a new EP,…
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.
JAZZIZ Time Capsule Playlist: The Young Lions
As the 1970s came to a close, the conversation around the future of jazz had…
Jazz Destinations: Aspen
The city of Aspen, Colorado, recently wrapped up its biggest musical event of the year:…
JAZZIZ Discover Playlist: JAS Academy 2019 Edition
JAZZIZ Magazine was on the scene in Aspen, Colorado, this week to observe a few…
From the JAZZIZ Vault: Fusion, The Other “F” Word Playlist
The members of Spyro Gyra. The group is included in our “Fusion, The Other F-Word”…
Dig In: The Essential Electric Bass Playlist
This playlist is all about the bass … electric bass, that is. Since its introduction…
Listen to the Lineup: The 40th Annual Montreal Jazz Festival
Summer is upon us, and with it comes the 40th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with Rio Tinto. The fest is all set to take place June 26 through July 6 in downtown Montreal, with several hundred thousand people descending upon the Canadian city to experience the biggest jazz celebration in the world.
5 Reasons to Check Out the St. Lucia Jazz Festival
Jazz fans, your paradise has been found. And it’s calling you. The St. Lucia Jazz…
Mack Avenue Records President Denny Stilwell on 20 Years of Extraordinary Jazz
Stilwell’s supervision in the areas of artist acquisition and business development has helped build the label into a premier destination for jazz, R&B, gospel, and more.
Christian McBride – Christian McBride’s New Jawn (Mack Avenue)
Small groups devoid of keyboards, guitars and other instruments that provide full chordal accompaniment can…
JAZZIZ Music from the Magazine Playlist: February 2019
The best new music from our February 2019 issue.
February 2019 Issue
In this issue, we delve into the raw yet refined art of pianist Myra Melford, chat with Larry Grenadier about his first solo bass recording and check in with saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, guitarist Bobby Broom, drummer Allison Miller and more.
New Music Monday: Thundercat, Wolfgang Muthspiel, Christian McBride and More
Looking for some Monday motivation? We’ve got you covered. From groovy and mellow, to moody…
10 New Jazz Albums You Need To Know About: October 2018
JAZZIZ takes a look at 10 of the hottest – and sweetest – new jazz…
2018 GRAMMYS: Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album nominees
The GRAMMY Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album has been presented since 1961. The…
Cheltenham Jazz Festival announced four 2018 headline acts
The Cheltenham Jazz Festival has already announced four headline acts for its 2017 edition, which…
5th Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition entry deadline set
The entry deadline for the 5th Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition has been set…
Warren Wolf leads all-star band in upcoming album
Vibraphonist and composer Warren Wolf leads an all-star band on his upcoming album Convergence, which…