GRETCHEN PARLATO & LIONEL LOUEKE, Lean In (Edition Records) — Is the first official collaboration between adventurous singer and arranger…
JJA 2023 Awards honor authors, critics, photographers and broadcasters
Jazz journalists, not unlike the musicians that they cover, frequently go under appreciated for the great work they do in…
Montreal Jazz Fest: Full lineup announced
As expected by longtime attendees and/or observers of the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal, this summer’s program offers yet…
JJA 2023 Awards: Charles Lloyd, Terri Lyne Carrington, Samara Joy lead musician and recording honorees
Jazz musicians frequently don’t get the props they deserve. So programs like the Jazz Journalists Association’s annual JJA Awards are…
Jazz World: JJA’s Jazz Heroes; Montreal Jazz Fest Full Program; Tampa Bay Blues Fest
You may not know their names. But everyone knows their work: The Jazz Journalists Association’s JJA Jazz Heroes are folks…
John Mayer, Alone; Rocks His Hits & More in Denver
John Mayer long ago established his know-how at using catchy pop songs, robust vocals, blues-tinted guitar soloing, good looks and…
Jazz World: Farewell, Ken Franckling; Moe at the Brooklyn Bowl; Upcoming Tampa Bay area shows
I was greatly saddened to wake up Sunday and hear about the unexpected passing of gifted jazz photographer and writer…
New Releases in Brief: David Ake, Dave Askren/Jeff Benedict, Anthony Branker, Jim Snidero, Kenny Barron
DAVID AKE, Green Thumb (Posi-Tone Records) — Open spaces and song titles point to an Americana-esque vibe informing the seventh…
Lyle Lovett Brings the Heat, and the Fun, to Clearwater’s Capitol Theatre
Lyle Lovett has always offered something of an Everyman appeal. He’s a slim guy with craggy facial features, shock-top hair,…
Jazz World: Goodbye, Wayne Shorter; DC Jazz Fest; Sara Caswell’s “The Way to You”; LaRue Nickelson’s tribute to Wes Montgomery
I dislike ranking art and artists, because it always seems counter to the spirit of creativity — music is not…
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