Many artists in many disciplines go about doing extraordinary, inspirational work with little fanfare, or aggrandizement. Trumpeter/composer/bandleader/educator Alex Pope Norris is one of these artists. “Ten original compositions unabashedly hearken…
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Jazz bassist Clark Sommers, “Possessed of a massive, tensile sound,” releases Feast Ephemera
Feast Ephemera features a Who’s Who on The Chicago Scene: Clark Sommers-compositions/arrangements & bass, Dana Hall-drums, Nick Mazzarella-alto saxophone, Geof Bradfield-bass clarinet, soprano & tenor saxophones, Chris Madsen tenor saxophone,…
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Jazz Tenor Sax legend Ray Blue releases #PEOPLE, sounding “notes of hope & human connection”
Possessed of a broad, seasoned, vastly expressive tenor saxophone sound, Ray Blue is deeply rooted in his New York community, yet equally a world traveler and jazz ambassador, finding musical…
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Seeds of Peace – new album by Ukrainian jazz pianist virtuoso, Volodymyr Solianyk & flute master, Dean Evenson
Now seems like the perfect time to release Seeds of Peace to a world in great need of peace. Transcending time and culture, these songs represent our label’s vision, Peace…
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One of New York’s finest tenor sax players took to the stage at Brussels’ premier Jazz venue, The Music Village for a one off gig on Friday. Despite having not…
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Stockholm Women’s International Jazz Festival 2023 to feature Ukrainian bands
by asmaby asmaAfter 5 years, the Stockholm Women’s International Jazz Festival 2023 edition for the first time in the festival’s history will devote its full programme to one country: Ukraine. In collaboration with the…