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NEW VIDEO Dave Stryker - Shaft | Stryker with Strings Goes to the Movies
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

Jae Sinnett releases his 21st album, The Blur the Lines Project
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

Now Available New Book: The Jazz Omnibus
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

Live at Knight Presents Kamasi Washington on February 13, 2025 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, FL
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

Guitarist-sitarist Daniel Garbin presents “Rising”, a jazz and world music fusion concert Saturday, February 15 7:00 PM The Puffin Teaneck NJ
08.02.2025 Guitarist Daniel Garbin combines strong melodies with vibrant solos on his wide-ranging jazz album "Rising."Utilizing a top-notch quintet, Garbin performs seven originals that contain plenty of variety along with infectious grooves. Guitarist and sitarist Daniel Garbin presents "Rising", a jazz and world music fusion concert named after his new upcoming album. Garbin's music is a captivating blend of intricate rhythms, rich harmonies, and emotive storytelling with diverse influences. read more

Alex “Apolo” Ayala's 'Afro-Puerto Rican Jazz' with The Bámbula Project is out April 4, 2025 via Miel Music
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

Listen to Vanishing by Tim Motzer & Fides Krucker this Sunday!
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

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Blues/Rock legends Linwood Taylor and Sol Roots perform at The Listening Booth
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

The legendary Nighthawks perform at The Room at Cedar Grove
29.01.2025 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
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

world music news

Acclaimed Vocalist Mafalda Minnozzi's "RIOFONIC" Presents Brazilian Classics with an Original Twist
08.02.2025 Vocalist MAFALDA MINNOZZI is releasing her fourth jazz album, RIOFONIC, for the USA market produced by New York guitarist, arranger and musical director PAUL RICCI. Recorded in Rio de Janeiro, the album features her beautiful tone, gentle swing, and superb facility for singing in multiple languages. Minnozzi is a touring artist with three home bases. She performs regularly in New York City, where she can be found singing in top clubs like Birdland, Mezzrow, and Django. read more

Out Today, Feb. 7: Griot Songs – Omar Thomas Large Ensemble's Vibrant Take on the Modern Griot
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

Out April 4 – Matthew Muñeses and Riza Printup in Filipino Love Songs
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

Improvisations from the Doyen of Kurdish Nay
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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