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Helio Alves' Samba Jazz Trio The Inn on Broadway Rochester International Jazz Festival FRIDAY, JUNE 20th 5:30 and 7:45 pm
28.05.2025 The infectious spirit of Brazilian music in all its incredible forms is impossible to deny. Musicians from around the world succumb to the elements of samba, forro and bossa nova. For Brazilian musicians, the essence of these sounds and rhythms is tied up in all the music they create. read more

For Father’s Day!—FATHER SON -Legendary Bassist Nathan East and Rising Star Pianist Son Noah’s Stunning Debut Album
28.05.2025 Internationally Renowned Legendary Bassist Nathan East & Rising Star Pianist Son Noah Release Stunning Debut Recording FATHER SON/NATHAN AND NOAH EAST With special friends Eric Clapton, Hubert Laws. Merry Clayton, Seiko Matsuda, Billy Valentine, Jack Lee, Greg Phillinganes and more Special Performance Wed. June 18 in Los Angeles at Herb Alpert's Vibrato Grill & Jazz read more

Jeff Goldblum's Still Blooming Showcases Reimagined Jazz Standards Alongside Original Compositions
28.05.2025 Fresh from his starring roles in Kaos (Netflix) and the blockbuster Wicked (Universal), Goldblum continues to explore his passion for the music that he's been performing for decades with his wonderful bandmates in The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. This album will delight with tracks featuring his Wicked superstar cohorts Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo – as well as classics by Maiya Sykes and Scarlett Johansson. read more

Draguns & Cozzolino Reunite as Flying Sutra to Win Over a New Generation of Fans with Fresh Hit Album Featuring Blossoming Saxist Ayumi Ishito - Out July 25th via 577 Records
28.05.2025 Philadelphia's beloved duo Flying Sutra is back! For the first time in a decade, electric guitar wizard George Draguns and percussionist Robert Cozzolino came together to record in the same place at the same time. They were joined by NYC's powerhouse saxist Ayumi Ishito for Out Beyond Orbit, their new 577 Records release – and it's to die for! read more

Lee Berk: Leading the Berklee Way Mark Small with Susan Berk
28.05.2025 Berklee Press/Hal Leonard has released the biography of Lee Berk (1942-2023), the namesake and longtime president of Berklee College of Music. Lee Berk: Leading the Berklee Way documents how Lee Berk's decisive leadership guided a small, family-operated music school along its journey to becoming the world's largest, most innovative higher education musical institution. read more

Jimmy Greene's 'As We Are Now' is out July 25, 2025 via Greene Music Works
28.05.2025 GRAMMY nominated saxophonist-composer and DownBeat Magazine Critics Poll winner Jimmy Greene is proud to announce the release of his latest album, As We Are Now. Releasing on July 25 via his own Greene Music Works, As We Are read more

Unique jazz interpretations of Grateful Dead classics
28.05.2025 The Hard Bop Messengers is a proven force in the St Louis Jazz scene. Regularly sold-out shows showcasing their original compositions, as well as thematic deep-dives exploring other genres, have galvanized their unique brand. Whether you are listening to their rendition of "You Brought a New Kind of Love", or their all-original Jazz opera album "Live at The Last Hotel", you will hear the group infusing Hard Bop stylings. read more

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Sol Roots performs an award winning blend of funk, soul, blues, and jazz for Westminster DC concert series
23.05.2025 On Monday May 26, a special Sol Roots band formation performs at "Blue Monday Concert Series" at Westminster D.C. This will be a special Memorial Day evening concert. Sol Roots performs an award-winning blend of New Orleans influenced funk, deep blues, heartfelt jazz and soul, and energetic rock. Known for his ferocious guitar skills and soulful vocals, Sol has toured around the world with many musical legends. read more

Sol Roots band with guest David B. Cole perform in Falls Church, Virginia
06.05.2025 On Thursday May 8, the Sol Roots Band with guest David B.Cole perform a special concert of New Orleans influenced funk, deep blues, heartfelt soul and R&B, upbeat jazz, and hypnotic rhythms at JV's Music Room located in Falls Church, Virginia. Hailed as a fierce guitarist and soulful vocalist, Sol Roots has toured around the world with many musical legends. His monthly residency concerts at the legendary JV's Music Room in Northern Virginia feature an array of special guest appearances of world-class performers. read more

"Which Way Do We Go?" - the new album from Brandon Santini
11.04.2025 Recorded in his former hometown of Memphis, TN, Which Way Do We Go?' showcases Santini at his most authentic, weaving deeply personal songs written during the pandemic and its aftermath into a tapestry of raw emotion and masterful musicianship. read more

Linwood Taylor Band (with Sol Roots) perform in Washington D.C.
11.04.2025 "Two champions of the blues on one stage!" "Linwood Taylor's raw guitar power meets Sol Roots' funk-fueled soul as two blues titans collide on April 9, in Washington D.C." On Wednesday April 9, two world class performers, Linwood Taylor and Sol Roots, join forces for a powerful concert of deep blues, energetic rock and funk, and heartfelt soul. Experience an electrifying night of blues and soul as Linwood Taylor, a bluesman steeped in the traditions of Howlin' Wolf, Jimi Hendrix, and Albert Collins, takes the stage at Takoma Station in Washington D.C. read more

world music news

A Love Letter to the Wanderers - al andar - New Album Release by Holly Holden
22.05.2025 British singer with international focus, Holly Holden, is set to release the 8-track album "al andar" on 11th July 2025. The album launch concert will take place at Folklore in London on 17th July 2025. This Spanish and English album includes collaborations with some of the absolute top musicians from London's Latin American music scene: read more

Edson Natale & Paulo Brandão - Ruidagem, a garagem das sete lembranças
25.04.2025 For nearly ten years, Brazilian musicians and sound artists Edson Natale and Paulo Brandão have been quietly crafting something extraordinary—an immersive exploration of how everyday noises shape our lives. Their ambitious project, rooted in the concept of ruídos afetivos (affective noise), weaves together sound, memory, and storytelling through an album and a companion book, set to launch in tandem. The Genesis: A Sonic Archive of the Everyday read more

Out May 30 - Dickson and Familiar 'All the Light of Our Sphere'
15.04.2025 What happens when a cutting-edge klezmer artist and a former rock musician come together to make music? The extraordinary electro-acoustic sound showcased on All the Light of Our Sphere, the new album by clarinetist Glenn Dickson and electronic musician Bob Familiar. Due May 30, 2025 on the Sounds Familiar label, read more

World music sprinkled with jazz sensibilities Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet & Elden Kelly
15.04.2025 Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet & Elden Kelly Catalyst The Music of Gregg Hill Label: Cold Plunge Records Add Date: May 12, 2022 Street Date: May 16, 2025 Artist Website: davesharpworldsquartet.com For every household name in music, there are countless creative musicians who remain largely unrecognized. The Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet is composed of such exceptional artists, and this year marks a decade of their work together as one of the most intriguing yet underappreciated world music groups on the scene today. read more


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