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Mark O'Leary Olavi Louhivuori Teppo Hauta-Aho Live in Helsinki
25.01.2025 "Live In Helsinki" finds him in the company of Olavi Louhivuori on drums and percussion, and Teppo Hauta-Aho on bass. Louhivuori is the acclaimed drummer of the current Tomasz Stanko Quintet, and Hauta-Aho is one of the leading Finnish bassists, equally comfortable in classical settings as in the European free improv scene, read more

Ginetta’s Vendetta Pompano Beach Jazz Festival Jan. 25 + Made In NY Competition
22.01.2025 GINETTA'S VENDETTA Appearing at Pompano Beach Jazz Festival Saturday, January 25th 3:45 pm www.pompanobeacharts.org Triple threat female powerhouse Ginetta M. plays pocket trumpet, sings, composes and leads her internationally acclaimed band: Ginetta's Vendetta around the world! read more

All That Matters Features The Versatile And Distinctive Pianist-Organist Benjie Porecki Performing Melodic Originals And Covers In A Jazz Trio.
20.01.2025 All That Matters Features The Versatile And Distinctive Pianist-Organist Benjie Porecki Performing Melodic Originals And Covers In A Jazz Trio. Ranging from accessible grooves to thoughtful ballads, Porecki creates a program filled with variety and subtle surprises. read more

Jumaane Smith, Virtuoso Trumpet Player and Michael Bublé Band-member, Launches Solo Album in Europe
20.01.2025 Jumaane Smith is quite simply an outstanding talent. With his latest album as a leader, Come On Home, he has made a bold statement of intent and the music world is at his feet. With his enormous vocal personality and his gifted artistry for playing the Trumpet audiences all across Europe have a lot to look forward to. read more

"A BRAND NEW STATE," Bassist/Composer Alex McLaughlin's Debut of Originals feat. Jeremy Pelt
20.01.2025 Bassist, composer, and educator ALEX MCLAUGHLIN is releasing his debut album, A BRAND NEW STATE, a collection of eight original compositions with a very modern edge. The album features two of the finest jazz musicians in Los Angeles, pianist JEREMY SISKIND and drummer TINA RAYMOMD read more

The Dave Robbins Big Band's 'Happy Faces' is out March 21, 2025 (Reel To Real)
20.01.2025 Reel to Real is honored to announce the upcoming release of Happy Faces, a disc of previously unheard archival recordings by The Dave Robbins Big Band. read more

"NEXT GEN," Acclaimed Guitarist John Stein's 19th Album, Inspired by His 5 Grandchildren
20.01.2025 Although guitarist JOHN STEIN has already released 18 highly regarded albums, his 19th and newest project, NEXT GEN, is particularly near and dear to his heart because he composed five of the tunes on the album for his five grandchildren. And like all recordings, Stein's mellifluous, soulful guitar playing is front and center. Stein has had a storied career as a recording artist and an educator. He released his first album in 1995 and spent 36 years as a professor at Berklee College of Music. read more

blues and rock news

The legendary Nighthawks perform at The Room at Cedar Grove
25.01.2025 On Friday January 24, the legendary blues and roots rock group, The Nighthawks, perform at The Room at Cedar Grove. The Room at Cedar Grove is an intimate concert hall and supper club located on Delaware's scenic coast.​ The legendary blues group The Nighthawks have been traveling the country for over 50 years, playing their free wheeling mix of low down dirty blues, R&B, soul, and rockabilly. The band is led by master harmonica player, vocalist, and blues historian, Mark Wenner. read more

Smooth Jazz / R&B Artist Reggie Braxton Covers Erykah Badu’s “Next Lifetime” with Motown Inspired Brax-Tone Style
25.01.2025 When you hail from the Motor City with a grandmother who sang the blues, and a cousin who was one of the original Motown Temptations, music just kind of rests in your spirit and organically becomes who you are. Pianist, singer, songwriter and producer, Reggie Braxton has aptly honed such impactful melodious roots into his debut release, "The Brax-Tone Experience, " a luxurious jazz infused, heart caressing collection of original and timeless R&B singles. read more

Smooth Jazz / R&B Artist Reggie Braxton Covers Erykah Badu’s “Next Lifetime” with Motown Inspired Brax-Tone Style
25.01.2025 When you hail from the Motor City with a grandmother who sang the blues, and a cousin who was one of the original Motown Temptations, music just kind of rests in your spirit and organically becomes who you are. Pianist, singer, songwriter and producer, Reggie Braxton has aptly honed such impactful melodious roots into his debut release, "The Brax-Tone Experience, " a luxurious jazz infused, heart caressing collection of original and timeless R&B singles. read more

Smooth Jazz / R&B Artist Reggie Braxton Covers Erykah Badu’s “Next Lifetime” with Motown Inspired Brax-Tone Style
24.01.2025 When you hail from the Motor City with a grandmother who sang the blues, and a cousin who was one of the original Motown Temptations, music just kind of rests in your spirit and organically becomes who you are. Pianist, singer, songwriter and producer, Reggie Braxton has aptly honed such impactful melodious roots into his debut release, "The Brax-Tone Experience, " a luxurious jazz infused, heart caressing collection of original and timeless R&B singles. read more

world music news

Improvisations from the Doyen of Kurdish Nay
26.01.2025 Shaho Andalibi, Chris Pruden, and Scott Peterson present Trio Andalibi – Improvisations from the Doyen of Kurdish Nay Shaho Andalibi (ney) Scott Peterson (bass) Chris Pruden (piano) Release Date: March 28th, 2025 read more

Improvisations from the Doyen of Kurdish Nay
25.01.2025 Shaho Andalibi, Chris Pruden, and Scott Peterson present Trio Andalibi – Improvisations from the Doyen of Kurdish Nay Shaho Andalibi (ney) Scott Peterson (bass) Chris Pruden (piano) Release Date: March 28th, 2025 read more

Improvisations from the Doyen of Kurdish Nay
25.01.2025 Shaho Andalibi, Chris Pruden, and Scott Peterson present Trio Andalibi – Improvisations from the Doyen of Kurdish Nay Shaho Andalibi (ney) Scott Peterson (bass) Chris Pruden (piano) Release Date: March 28th, 2025 read more

Composers Concordance Presents - The Painters
22.01.2025 On Thursday, February 20th, 2025 at 7pm, Composers Concordance presents 'The Painters at Westbeth. 'The Painters' by Gene Pritsker is a 40-minute composition inspired by eight painters (with ten paintings each) who share a connection with the composer. read more


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