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London music
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

One of the world's most iconic jazz clubs wants to open a venue in London

Blue Note jazz club is reapplying to open a venue in London's Covent Garden, enhancing the city's vibrant jazz scene.
SF music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Jazz piano virtuoso supports new album with San Francisco, Santa Cruz shows

Hiromi's upcoming shows in the Bay Area highlight her exceptional talent and joy as a jazz pianist.
London music
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

One of the world's most iconic jazz clubs wants to open a venue in London

Blue Note jazz club is reapplying to open a venue in London's Covent Garden, enhancing the city's vibrant jazz scene.
SF music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Jazz piano virtuoso supports new album with San Francisco, Santa Cruz shows

Hiromi's upcoming shows in the Bay Area highlight her exceptional talent and joy as a jazz pianist.
#album-release
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

A Jazz Quintet Bubbling With Good Vibes? Meet the Women of Artemis.

Artemis is a celebrated all-female jazz quintet known for their innovative approach and recent album release, symbolizing a fresh take on jazz traditions.
Music production
fromWIRED
3 days ago

'A Billion Streams and No Fans': Inside a $10 Million AI Music Fraud Case

Mike Smith and Jonathan Hay achieved brief success with their album 'Jazz (Deluxe)' before it quickly disappeared from the Billboard charts.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

A Jazz Quintet Bubbling With Good Vibes? Meet the Women of Artemis.

Artemis is a celebrated all-female jazz quintet known for their innovative approach and recent album release, symbolizing a fresh take on jazz traditions.
Music production
fromWIRED
3 days ago

'A Billion Streams and No Fans': Inside a $10 Million AI Music Fraud Case

Mike Smith and Jonathan Hay achieved brief success with their album 'Jazz (Deluxe)' before it quickly disappeared from the Billboard charts.
fromCN Traveller
6 years ago

The 14 best jazz clubs in London

London's jazz scene is witnessing a vibrant revival, welcoming a new generation of venues that redefine the experience of jazz nights.
London music
#living-in-the-moment
#music-history
NYC music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Everybody Loves the Sunshine is just one point of perfection in Roy Ayers' truly ubiquitous legacy | Alexis Petridis

Roy Ayers' early exposure to music and vibraphone shaped his diverse career in jazz and pop.
Django
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

Watch Jazz 'Hot', the Rare 1938 Short Film With Jazz Legend Django Reinhardt

The short film introduces Django Reinhardt's unique jazz style to the British public before their UK tour.
fromConsequence
4 days ago
Podcast

John Densmore on 60 Years of The Doors, Post-Myth Jim Morrison, and Playing with Robby Krieger: Podcast

NYC music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Everybody Loves the Sunshine is just one point of perfection in Roy Ayers' truly ubiquitous legacy | Alexis Petridis

Roy Ayers' early exposure to music and vibraphone shaped his diverse career in jazz and pop.
Django
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

Watch Jazz 'Hot', the Rare 1938 Short Film With Jazz Legend Django Reinhardt

The short film introduces Django Reinhardt's unique jazz style to the British public before their UK tour.
fromConsequence
4 days ago
Podcast

John Densmore on 60 Years of The Doors, Post-Myth Jim Morrison, and Playing with Robby Krieger: Podcast

#live-performance
Berlin music
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Jazz great returns to delight fans in San Francisco and Santa Cruz

Christian McBride is one of the greatest jazz bassists, continually evolving and collaborating with new artists.
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Rebirth Brass Band: New Orleans-style Fat Tuesday Celebration in SF (The Chapel)

Rebirth Brass Band blends New Orleans traditions with various music styles, captivating audiences worldwide for over 40 years.
SF music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Kamasi Washington review hip-hop and P-funk inform an outrageously joyful set

Kamasi Washington's concert elevates the spirit of collective musical expression and joy through extended jazz improvisations.
Berlin music
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Jazz great returns to delight fans in San Francisco and Santa Cruz

Christian McBride is one of the greatest jazz bassists, continually evolving and collaborating with new artists.
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Rebirth Brass Band: New Orleans-style Fat Tuesday Celebration in SF (The Chapel)

Rebirth Brass Band blends New Orleans traditions with various music styles, captivating audiences worldwide for over 40 years.
SF music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Kamasi Washington review hip-hop and P-funk inform an outrageously joyful set

Kamasi Washington's concert elevates the spirit of collective musical expression and joy through extended jazz improvisations.
#music
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Andy Bey, Jazz Singer Renowned for His Vocal Range, Dies at 85

Andy Bey was a legendary jazz singer and pianist, known for his remarkable vocal range and influential contributions to the American Songbook.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Seven can't-miss newcomers keeping the spirit of jazz going

Jazz remains a vibrant and evolving genre, showcasing new talents who infuse the tradition with innovation and personal expression.
Music production
fromOpen Culture
1 week ago

The Secret Link Between Jazz and Physics: How Einstein & Coltrane Shared Improvisation and Intuition in Common

Hobbies like music can significantly influence scientific research and creativity.
East Bay food
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Curtain Calls: The Wiggles coming to dazzle children at Oakland's Paramount Theatre

The Wiggles' interactive show encourages music and movement for kids, while upcoming performances of Stop Kiss and Mads Tolling's jazz concert highlight diverse entertainment.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Alabaster DePlume: A Blade Because a Blade Is Whole

Alabaster DePlume's album reflects themes of personal growth, forgiveness, and the beauty of daily savoring through melodic reflections.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Theo Croker finds a path to jazz greatness on 'Dream Manifest' by unlearning the rules of the genre

Theo Croker redefines jazz by blending global influences, challenging American norms.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Andy Bey, Jazz Singer Renowned for His Vocal Range, Dies at 85

Andy Bey was a legendary jazz singer and pianist, known for his remarkable vocal range and influential contributions to the American Songbook.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Seven can't-miss newcomers keeping the spirit of jazz going

Jazz remains a vibrant and evolving genre, showcasing new talents who infuse the tradition with innovation and personal expression.
Music production
fromOpen Culture
1 week ago

The Secret Link Between Jazz and Physics: How Einstein & Coltrane Shared Improvisation and Intuition in Common

Hobbies like music can significantly influence scientific research and creativity.
East Bay food
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Curtain Calls: The Wiggles coming to dazzle children at Oakland's Paramount Theatre

The Wiggles' interactive show encourages music and movement for kids, while upcoming performances of Stop Kiss and Mads Tolling's jazz concert highlight diverse entertainment.
Music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Alabaster DePlume: A Blade Because a Blade Is Whole

Alabaster DePlume's album reflects themes of personal growth, forgiveness, and the beauty of daily savoring through melodic reflections.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Theo Croker finds a path to jazz greatness on 'Dream Manifest' by unlearning the rules of the genre

Theo Croker redefines jazz by blending global influences, challenging American norms.
#music-festivals
#louis-armstrong
NYC music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Wynton Marsalis invites you to join him for a (not so) silent film

Wynton Marsalis is set to perform live accompaniment for the screening of 'Louis: A Silent Film,' featuring his original score.
NYC music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Wynton Marsalis invites you to join him for a (not so) silent film

Wynton Marsalis is set to perform live accompaniment for the screening of 'Louis: A Silent Film,' featuring his original score.
#nels-cline
#music-criticism
NYC music
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Francis Davis, a figurehead of jazz criticism, has died

Francis Davis, influential jazz critic, passed away at 78, leaving a significant legacy in music journalism and cultural critique.
NYC music
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Francis Davis, a figurehead of jazz criticism, has died

Francis Davis, influential jazz critic, passed away at 78, leaving a significant legacy in music journalism and cultural critique.
fromPitchfork
1 week ago

Alice Coltrane: Universal Consciousness

Alice Coltrane's 'Journey in Satchidananda' transcends music, merging jazz with spiritual influences, symbolizing her transformative journey through India and her growth as an artist.
Music
#san-francisco
from48 hills
2 weeks ago
Music

Super-crew KAMM honors its Ayand Byallo and his lower Haight legacy with final LP - 48 hills

from48 hills
2 weeks ago
Music

Super-crew KAMM honors its Ayand Byallo and his lower Haight legacy with final LP - 48 hills

#cultural-heritage
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Kwame Alexander on Bringing the Free Spirit of Jazz to Young Viewers

Kwame Alexander's 'Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band' brings jazz to children through animation, continuing the legacy of its literary and musical roots.
#concert
#blue-note
#music-analysis
Berlin music
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

How Dave Brubeck's Time Out Changed Jazz

Polyphonic's new video essay brings fresh perspective to iconic jazz albums and their historical significance in American culture.
Berlin music
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

How Dave Brubeck's Time Out Changed Jazz

Polyphonic's new video essay brings fresh perspective to iconic jazz albums and their historical significance in American culture.
Cocktails
fromElite Traveler
4 weeks ago

The Ezra Twist: A Cocktail That Hits the Right Notes

Courvoisier and Ezra Collective teamed up for a new cocktail, celebrating the fusion of music and innovative mixology.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Jason Moran Unpacks Duke Ellington's Greatness in a Single Song

Jason Moran reflects on the emotional complexity of Duke Ellington's music, finding it a vital companion in today's unsettling times.
NYC music
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Lynne Arriale Trio

Lynne Arriale's album 'Being Human' addresses global issues through music.
Arriale has been a prominent figure in jazz for over 30 years.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Nino Tempo, Who Topped the Charts With Deep Purple,' Dies at 90

Mr. Tempo's career traced an early arc of pop music, from big-band jazz to the rise of rock and funk, before boomeranging back to jazz in the 1990s.
Music
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Opens Applications for Jazz Leaders Fellowship

The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music's Jazz Leaders Fellowship supports emerging Black women and nonbinary musicians with financial aid and opportunities.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Explosive' gig ignited Joe Lovano's Paramount Quartet

The sudden listing of Joe Lovano's Paramount Quartet at Yoshi's harkens back to the venue's jazz roots, showcasing a notable lineup reminiscent of jazz's heyday.
NYC music
Berlin music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Review: Towering jazz great leads brand new all-star trio into Bay Area

Brad Mehldau leads a new trio featuring Christian McBride and Marcus Gilmore, performing seven shows in six days across the Bay Area.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Music Series at BrooklynTheater Closes With a Powerful Salute to Billie Holiday

The grand finale of BILLIE & BEYOND will feature Mali Wilson and celebrate Billie Holiday's legacy on her 110th birthday.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Vintage photos show what life looked like in the 1920s

Jazz music and flapper fashion became defining symbols of the 1920s, while the Harlem Renaissance significantly highlighted the cultural contributions of Black Americans.
Fashion & style
#new-album
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

The Mercury Wrangles the Best Concerts Every Week Just For You!

For fans of God Is War, Manslaughter777, L.A.U.R.A. The off and on PDX-based twin brothers, Issac and Zachary Jones, have been building spectral lore around themselves for years.
Portland food
#nba
Music production
fromVulture
2 months ago

Herbie Hancock on Cocks in His Audience: 'That Means Your Music Is Dead'

Herbie Hancock emphasizes the importance of audience diversity for keeping music alive.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

44th Move: Anthem review veers admirably from the beaten path

In 44th Move, Alfa Mist and Richard Spaven fuse intricate jazz improvisations with hip-hop and downtempo R&B, showcasing a unique exploration of rhythm.
Music production
Music
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

Why "The Girl from Ipanema" ' Is a Richer & Weirder Song Than You Realized

YouTube has created a platform for creators like Adam Neely, allowing deep exploration of music theory.
#branford-marsalis
Berlin music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Branford Marsalis Quartet had to jell all over again before tackling this project

Keith Jarrett's 1970s creativity paved the way for a new ensemble sound with his European Quartet, highlighted in the album 'Belonging'.
Berlin music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Branford Marsalis Quartet had to jell all over again before tackling this project

Keith Jarrett's 1970s creativity paved the way for a new ensemble sound with his European Quartet, highlighted in the album 'Belonging'.
#contemporary-music
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Billy Hart Has One Foot in Jazz's Past and the Other in Its Future

Billy Hart, an iconic jazz drummer, embodies a blend of classic and contemporary styles despite his extensive career spanning over six decades.
Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Michael Wollny Trio: Living Ghosts review | John Fordham's jazz album of the month

Michael Wollny Trio's 'Living Ghosts' exemplifies the freedom of contemporary jazz improvisation with no predetermined setlists, focusing on spontaneous creation during live performances.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Billy Hart Has One Foot in Jazz's Past and the Other in Its Future

Billy Hart, an iconic jazz drummer, embodies a blend of classic and contemporary styles despite his extensive career spanning over six decades.
Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Michael Wollny Trio: Living Ghosts review | John Fordham's jazz album of the month

Michael Wollny Trio's 'Living Ghosts' exemplifies the freedom of contemporary jazz improvisation with no predetermined setlists, focusing on spontaneous creation during live performances.
#funk
NYC music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Roy Ayers, Influential Vibraphonist and Jazz-Funk Composer, Dies at 84

Roy Ayers, pioneering jazz-funk artist, passed away at 84, leaving behind a profound influence on neo-soul and hip-hop.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Roy Ayers, Vibraphonist Who Injected Soul Into Jazz, Dies at 84

Roy Ayers was a pioneering vibraphonist who influenced jazz and hip-hop before his death at age 84.
NYC music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Roy Ayers, Influential Vibraphonist and Jazz-Funk Composer, Dies at 84

Roy Ayers, pioneering jazz-funk artist, passed away at 84, leaving behind a profound influence on neo-soul and hip-hop.
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Roy Ayers, Vibraphonist Who Injected Soul Into Jazz, Dies at 84

Roy Ayers was a pioneering vibraphonist who influenced jazz and hip-hop before his death at age 84.
SF music
fromKqed
2 months ago

Roy Ayers, Jazz Great Who Developed a Sun-Kissed Funk Sound, Dies at 84 | KQED

Roy Ayers created a unique sound through his band Ubiquity, blending funk and jazz, greatly influencing modern R&B and hip-hop.
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