When Miles Davis released the album In a Silent Way in the summer of 1969, it represented a tectonic shift in the trumpeter’s artistry.
Tag: Herbie Hancock
JAZZIZ Weekly Discover: December 2, 2019
A track from trombonist and vocalist Aubrey Logan’s new album Where The Sunshine Is Expensive…
Fusion Friday: Herbie Hancock – “Chameleon”
Thank God it’s Fusion Friday. Let’s get into the groove as only Herbie Hancock can.…
10 Jazz Albums You Need to Know: Record Store Day Black Friday 2019
Record Store Day Black Friday returns to local independent stores worldwide on November 29. This…
Song of the Day: Miles Davis Quintet – “Footprints”
On this day (October 24) in 1966, trumpeter Miles Davis began the recording session for Miles…
Year By Year: Five Essential Albums of 1986
Jazz may not have an official yearbook, but it does have a vast and well-documented…
JAZZIZ Backstage Pass: Around the World with Chick Corea
Today’s guest is internationally acclaimed, 22-time Grammy-winning pianist Chick Corea, one of the most recognizable…
Dig in with Qobuz: The Ultimate Jaco Pastorius Playlist
A partnership between JAZZIZ Magazine and Qobuz.com, Dig In with Qobuz playlists bring you expertly curated music…
JAZZIZ Editors’ Choice Playlist: Blue Note Favorites
Eighty years ago, a German immigrant and passionate jazz fan named Alfred Lion produced his…
Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Announces International Guitar Competition
For 30 years the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Competition has played a pivotal role…
Miles Davis – “Bitches Brew”
Miles Davis’ Bitches Brew, the album that set the legendary trumpeter on a course to fusion…
Jack DeJohnette (with Pat Metheny and Herbie Hancock) – “Jack In”
Jack DeJohnette, whose drumming helped give shape to a number of jazz genres — from…
JAZZIZ Mashups: Jazz Meets Hip-Hop Playlist
Jazz and hip-hop are kindred spirits. “Hip-hop is like one of the children of jazz…
Antonio Adolfo – “Hello, Herbie”
Antonio Adolfo will release his new album Samba Jazz Alley on July 29 (Photo: Alexandre…
Year By Year: Five Essential Albums of 1973
Jazz may not have an official yearbook, but it does have a vast and well-documented…
What to Watch on Qwest TV This Weekend
Like Netflix, Qwest TV offers plenty of binge-worthy material, including live concert recordings from festivals as prestigious as the Montreux Jazz Festival and Jazz a Vienne, masterclasses by today’s leading musicians and rare historical footage.
Herbie Hancock – “Cantaloupe Island”
On this day (June 17) in 1964, pianist Herbie Hancock recorded what would become perhaps…
Year By Year: Five Essential Jazz Albums of 1966
Jazz may not have an official yearbook, but it does have a vast and well-documented…
Herbie Hancock – “Driftin'”
Keyboard legend Herbie Hancock kicked off his wildly successful recording career on this day (May 28) in 1962 with the release of his debut album as a leader, Takin’ Off.
Year By Year: Five Essential Jazz Albums of 1964
Jazz may not have an official yearbook, but it does have a vast and well-documented…
