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05.02.2025 Saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist and composer Caleb Wheeler Curtis released CD and digital versions of his double album The True Story of Bears and the Invention of the Battery on November 1, 2024 to wide acclaim. On February 5, 2025, Imani Records will release the LP version of the first album, Bears and the Invention of the Battery which also comes with a digital copy of Raise Four: Monk the Minimalist. All versions of the album are available via Caleb's Bandcamp Page. read more  05.02.2025 On February 2, 2025 pianist and composer Taylor Eigsti was awarded the GRAMMY Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for his 2024 album Plot Armor. This achievement marks the 4x GRAMMY nominee's second career win, having previously won in this same category in 2022 for his album Tree Falls. "I'm so deeply honored to receive a second GRAMMY Award for Plot Armor, which is a very special album dedicated to my late mother. I'm absurdly lucky to have worked with such a magical cast of musicians and collaborators on this project, and this is a reflection of their love and extreme dedication to this music. I feel so incredibly lucky, " Eigsti shared in a statement. read more05.02.2025 Enjoy a Valentine's night out on Friday, February 14 at Flushing Town Hall, where renowned duo Marion Cowings and Kim Kalesti will perform romantic melodies and timeless jazz standards in A Jazzy Valentine concert. read more 05.02.2025 Matt Panayides Trio Silvana Feb 26 8-10pm No cover Matt Panayides Guitar Jerad Lippi Drums Robert Sabin Bass Silvana 300 W 116th St New York, NY 10026 (646) 692-4935 The inventive jazz guitarist Matt Panayides With Eyes Closed, his first album of standards. read more 05.02.2025 The human condition is a state rich with duality. One's desires may walk hand in hand with one's drive to succeed, while one's doubts may run before those same desires, sabotaging the road to success at every turn. Lauded saxophonist Dayna Stephens saw this paradoxical duality play out before him regularly on both the individual and societal levels. read more 04.02.2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of pedal steel guitarist and composer Susan Alcorn in Baltimore, MD on January 31, 2025 due to natural causes. One of the world's premiere exponents of her instrument, Susan Alcorn took the pedal steel guitar far beyond its traditional role in country music. read more 04.02.2025 The Vermont Jazz Center will present Billy Childs, one of the leading pianists, composers and arrangers of our time, on Sunday, February 9th at 4 PM. He will be performing with trumpeter Jason Palmer, bassist Matt Penman and drummer Ari Hoenig. They will be featuring material from their album The Winds of Change which won 2023's Best Instrumental Jazz Album of the Year Grammy Award. read more
 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 more29.01.2025 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
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 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
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