Jazz musicians frequently don’t get the props they deserve. So programs like the Jazz Journalists Association’s annual JJA Awards are … More
Tag: Jeremy Pelt
Jeremy Pelt x 2: “Noir en Rouge” & (with Jim Snidero) “Jubilation! Celebrating Cannonball Adderley” — my review for JazzTimes
Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt shines on two recently released albums: “Noir en Rouge: Live in Paris” (High Note Records) documents his … More
Montreal Jazz Fest — Wishing I was there
I’ve had some incredible experiences hearing great performances and soaking up the other jazz happenings at the Montreal International Jazz … More
Tampa Jazz Notes: Child of the Sun Jazz Festival Returns; Don Capone Tribute; Jazz Cellar Underground Orchestra to Play
The Child of the Sun Jazz Festival, a first-class Lakeland event begun in 1988 with major input from late great … More
Jazz Bassists on Parade: David Finck, Ben Wolfe, Anne Mette Iversen, Bill Moring
Jazz sessions led by bassists long ago stopped being the exception to the rule. Notable bass-playing sidemen — from Ron … More
Gene Bertoncini & Roni Ben-Hur: Good Music, Great Cause
“Jazz Therapy” is the name given to a new series of recordings by major artists who are donating their talent … More
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