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3 days ago · Charles Mingus (1922-1979) was an influential American jazz bassist, composer, bandleader, and pianist known for his groundbreaking compositions, innovative arrangements, and powerful bass playing.
5 days ago · From captivating compositions to virtuosic performances, these releases encompass a wide range of styles and showcase the creativity and artistry of today’s jazz musicians. Here is our curated selection of ten new jazz albums released this month (June 2024) that you need to know about.
12 hours ago · In the first set we have a birthday tribute to pianist and arranger Ralph Burns, born June 29, 1922. In jazz, Burns is best known for his work with Woody Herman's "Second Herd" as the band's pianist and chief arranger. Let's also explore his ensemble work and then his string arrangements for Ben Webster, Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin.
1 day ago · To do this, he selected a few vibrant compositions from his repertoire, previously recorded with his projects Ascent and Word Play, and added three fresh new pieces for a total of 12 tracks. The exceptional band features some of the best improvisers and bandleaders out there, proving to have an entity unto itself while executing a taut, seriously written set of music played with downright fun.
2 days ago · Louie Bellson's 'Don't Stop Now!' (Bosco) This week's Classic Album has you transported back to 1984, and comes from the one of the all-time greatest big band drummers, Louie Bellson - in fact, he ...
1 day ago · “Despite the ensemble’s size, and Jensen’s often swelling and soaring arrangements, everything is delivered with beautiful delicacy.” – Jazz Times “…Jensen composes warm, Fauvist pieces with nuanced dynamics – intertwining themes that grow, swell and shift – and solos that advance the narrative, rather than interrupt it with mere virtuosity.”
5 days ago · Listen to the 2024 Jazz GRAMMY Award Winners. by Matt Micucci. The 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards ceremony honored the best recordings, compositions and artists from October 1, 2022, to September 15, 2023, as chosen by members of The Recording Academy.
