Guitarist John Scofield celebrates the music of his friend and mentor Steve Swallow in an outgoing and spirited recording, made…
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From Charlie Parker to Eddie Johnson, remembering jazz centenarians during a pandemic: Photos, Video
This was going to be a year of great jazz centennials. For 1920 marked the birth of several jazz musicians…
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Interview with Susana Santos Silva: I try to do it intuitively and open hearted: Video
Jazz interview with a bad musician, as if trumpeter and vocalist Susana Santos Silva. An interview by email in writing.…
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CD review: James Carney Sextet – Pure Heart 2020: Video, CD cover
The combination of concept, effort and the right collaborators typically leads to good things no matter what the goal might…
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Interview with Aron Namenwirth: I don’t really think about audience: Video
Jazz interview with a bad musician, as if guitarist Aron Namenwirth. An interview by email in writing. JazzBluesNews.com: – First…
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CD review: Esperanza Spalding and Fred Hersch Duo – But Not For Me 2020: Video, CD cover
The first thing we hear from Esperanza Spalding in this set, recorded at the Village Vanguard in 2018, is an…
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