Born in Darmstadt, guitarist Volker Kriegel (1943–2003) was still a teenager when he made his debut in the late 50s,…
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Setting a New Jazz Standard: Released 100 years ago this month, James P. Johnson’s ‘Carolina Shout’ raised the bar of musicianship for pianists like Duke Ellington: Video, Photos
In May 1921, James P. Johnson, a 27-year-old piano wizard now largely forgotten, released a composition that shook up pianists…
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Interview with Chien Chien Lu: Jazz doesn’t mean only jazz standards: Video
Jazz interview with jazz vibraphonist Chien Chien Lu. An interview by email in writing. JazzBluesNews.com: – First let’s start with…
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CD review: Dave Holland – Another Land 2021: Video, CD cover
Another Land is the new album from the all-star trio featuring Dave Holland, Kevin Eubanks and Obed Calvaire and a…
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Interview with Dustin Laurenzi: Like a lot of jazz musicians, I’ve gone through phases … Video
Jazz interview with jazz saxophonist Dustin Laurenzi. An very small interview by email in writing, because the intellect of this…
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CD review: Pat Metheny – Down In Texas (Live Houston ’81) – 2021: Video, CD cover
In jazz terms, the Missouri born guitarist Pat Metheny is a global superstar. A musician who has always divided opinion,…
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