Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and SpotifyMary LaRose has pushed the boundaries of the tradition of jazz vocalese into the post-bop world for many years, writing lyrics to the compositions and improvisations of Ornette Coleman, Anthony Braxton, and most often, Eric Dolphy. “I have felt connected to the music of Eric Dolphy since my …
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and SpotifyCarlos Henriquez is one of the preeminent bassists of his generation. A member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for over two decades, Carlos is a master of both jazz and Afro-Latin traditions. His upbringing in the South Bronx, a rich musical hub that boasts local legends …
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify Legendary percussionist Pete Escovedo is an artist who broke down the barriers between Latin jazz, salsa and contemporary music. He’s been known worldwide for over fifty years for his live performances, session work and solo albums. He’s done projects with Tito Puente and his daughter Sheila E. Just …
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and SpotifyThere is no doubt that jazz is one of the greatest cultural exports to emanate from the United States, finding enthusiasts on every continent. Singapore-based pianist, organist, composer and arranger Jeremy Monteiro is surely one of the most prolific jazz artists on any continent. He is now releasing …
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and SpotifyRevered drummer Jeff Hamilton reunites with his trio, featuring bassist Jon Hamar and pianist Tamir Hendelman, for “Merry & Bright,” a recording of Hamilton’s favorite Christmas songs. The tunes were selected from the drummer’s memories growing up in a family where everyone gathered around the piano and sang …
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM Guitar Artistry of Philip Catherine Host Craig Kessler gives us a most enjoyable listen to the lengthy career of accomplished guitarist, Philip Catherine, who has worked regularly from the early 70s onward. We’ll hear stunning recordings of Philip Catherine featured with Charles Mingus, Karin …
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify Detroit-born drummer Louis Hayes arrived in New York when he was 19 to join the Horace Silver ensemble. Over the next 60 years, Hayes amassed a great body of work, playing and recording with Cannonball Adderly, Oscar Peterson, John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Grant Green, Sonny Rollins, Woody Shaw …
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and SpotifyAward-winning vocalist Alexis Cole may be the most talented singer to ever hold a top-secret military clearance. In 2009, the same year she released her first albums, Ms. Cole went to basic training to prepare for her new job as a jazz singer for the U.S. Army. During …
