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09.02.2025 West Orange guitarist Dave Stryker got himself some strings and he's taking 'em all to the movies. The album—Strykerwith Strings Goes To The Movies (Strikezone Records)—doesn't come out until January 10 but he's laid a little something on us for the meantime. read more 08.02.2025 Virginia-based drummer, composer, bandleader, radio broadcaster and educator Jae Sinnett releases his 21st album, The Blur the Lines Project: a tour-de-force, jazz-rock recording featuring the music of Rush, Rare Earth, The Edgar Winter Group, Steppenwolf, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin! read more 08.02.2025 It's the perfect Valentine's Day gift for your jazz-loving sweetheart - The Jazz Omnibus: 21st Century Photos and Writings by Members of the Jazz Journalists Association, a unique anthology published in ebook and print-on-demand paperback and hardcover editions by Cymbal Press available wherever books are sold. read more 08.02.2025 Kamasi Washington is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and bandleader born and raised in Los Angeles. His acclaimed recordings include The Epic; Harmony of Difference, an EP originally commissioned for the 2017 Whitney Biennial; Heaven and Earth; and Fearless Movement. As Told To G/D Thyself, his short film companion to Heaven and Earth, debuted at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival to widespread acclaim. read more ![]() 08.02.2025 PMC Records/Miel Music proudly announces the April 4, 2025 release of Afro-Puerto Rican Jazz, the latest album from acclaimed bassist and composer Alex "Apolo" Ayala and his vibrant ensemble The Bámbula Project. read more 08.02.2025 LISTENING SESSIONS continue revisiting my deep catalog of music on 1k Recordings . On this Sunday February 9th at 4:30pm ET on Bandcamp we will listen to Vanishing with my specially invited guests Toronto-based vocalist Fides Krucker and Brooklyn-based drummer and longtime collaborator Jeremy Carlstedt joining me. Be sure to RSVP, you are all invited! read more
08.02.2025 On Saturday February 8, two world class performers, Linwood Taylor and Sol Roots, join forces for a powerful concert of deep blues, energetic rock, raw 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 The Listening Booth. read more ![]() 29.01.2025 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
![]() 07.02.2025 "Griot Songs firmly plants Omar Thomas in the pantheon of distinguished and exceptional writers." – Grammy-winning drummer/composer Terri Lyne Carrington In West African tradition, the griot is a storyteller, poet and musician whose songs become a repository for a community's traditions and history. Griot Songs – the third release by the Omar Thomas Large Ensemble – is a distinctly personal and emotionally vibrant take on the role of the modern griot. read more 04.02.2025 With his 2022 sophomore release, Noli Me Tángere, saxophonist and educator Matthew Muñeses embarked on an exploration of his Filipino heritage through the songs of 19th century author and national hero José Rizal. What began as a single project soon expanded in scope as Muñeses searched beyond Rizal's contributions to discover the treasure trove of rich and romantic love songs known as kundiman. read more 29.01.2025 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
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