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Woody Herman: Thundering Herd, 1977
Last week, I heard from Peter Coppock, who came across a newly posted concert by Woody Herman and His Thundering Herd in 1977. As Peter rightly noted, “The late '70s Herds get overlooked. Woody is in a groovy mood here and using a cane because he had just survived a near fatal car accident. “I met ...
Acclaimed Italian Music Director Andrea Dionisi Will Lead Two Artistic Residencies In Boston
Andrea Dionisi, the renowned Italian jazz fusion musician, is preparing to embark on an exciting new chapter in his career with upcoming artistic residencies at two of Boston's most prestigious music venues. Famed for his innovative prowess as a music director, arranger, and drummer, Dionisi's path in music has been paved with artistic excellence. His journey, ...
Drummer Andrea Dionisi: Redefining European Jazz Fusion
European jazz fusion has found a unique voice in Andrea Dionisi, a 31-year-old Italian drummer, arranger, and music director, whose visionary approach has placed him at the forefront of an innovative wave, reports music critic Vittoria Spada from Trentino-Alto Adige. Renowned for his ability to blend free-flowing jazz with classical music, folk Italian dance patterns, and ...
Exciting New Free Improvisation Album Release By Billie Davies
A new album release by drummer Billie Davies, Retrospectives (In The Key Of Jazz). A retrospective of never before released music created during a 6 year period, 82 minutes of Free Improvisation, Beyond Jazz, Avant-garde in the key of Jazz music. To be released and distributed thanks to ReverbNation and Bandcamp on April 20, 2025. All ...
Prolific Pianist/Composer To Release Epic, Medieval, Progressive/Jazz Masterpiece, 'Scenes From The Dark Ages,' March 28th On L&h Production
“I dreamed about being born in medieval times,” says composer Yelena Eckemoff. Yelena’s newest album is not a rendering of early-music tropes in modern jazz feels. Rather, in her writing on this album Yelena synthesizes classical music constructs and her original melodies with the varied rhythmic and stylistic innovations of jazz, fusion, and world music from ...
The Recording Industry’s Music Performance Trust Fund Projects Grants of More than $1 Million to Communities Celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month in April 2025
Month-long investment throughout North America intends to benefit individuals and communities sharing this treasured American art form The recording industry’s Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF), a leading non-profit organization enriching lives and uniting communities through the power of music, is on track to distribute over $1,000,000 in grants for admission-free live concerts this April for Jazz ...
Oscar Moore: Enchanting Guitar, 1945-'65
One of the finest and most rewarding box sets to cross my desk this year is The Enchanting Guitar of Oscar Moore: The 1945-1965 Years. Released by Fresh Sound, this three-CD set with terrific liner notes by Jordi Pujol is both captivating and illuminating. Best known as the guitarist in the famed Nat King Cole Trio ...
Backgrounder: A.K. Salim on Savoy
One of the least researched and virtually forgotten master arrangers of the 1950s is Ahmad Khatab Salim—better known as A.K. Salim. He had a muscular, orchestral style and lyrical instrumental approach that caught the ear and packed a punch. Salim also arranged for Dizzy Gillespie and had one of the finest Latin-jazz pens, scoring Machito's Kenya ...
Axon Radio Helps Musicians With Latest Single 'Parkside Drive' – A Melodic Tribute To Their Musical Roots
The Indianapolis smooth jazz duo Axon Radio proudly presents their latest single, “Parkside Drive,” a musical journey back to the place where it all started. Composed by bassist Cory Carleton and drummer Travis Brant, who also produced the track, “Parkside Drive” features a blend of soulful melodies and smooth grooves. This standout release showcases an impressive ...
Ralph Hepola: Tubist Extraordinaire and Winner of a 2024 John Stites Jazz Award
Once upon a time the venerable tuba was the foundational time-keeping instrument of a jazz band, mainly because its deep bass register meant it could be heard (the upright bass was sometimes used for indoor gigs). An early proponent of the tuba as an integral part of jazz was Louis Armstrong, especially with his Hot Five ...
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