The certifiable beauty of Phoenix Reimagined (Live) is that it all happens in very very real time as Lakecia Benjamin comes fiercely into her immediate own and then, in a tear of a performance that blisters the paint on the wall, surpasses herself. It is a momentous achievement. One that we rarely get to hear up close, personal and live.

Lakecia Benjamin: Phoenix Reimagined (Live)

This broadcast includes new releases from Tardo Hammer, Michelle Nicolle, April Varner, Karen Hammack and Sweet Megg, with birthday shoutouts to writer Joan Whitney (Candy, Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens), Lena Horne, Tierney Sutton, Madeline Eastman, Jocelyn Barth, Erica Seguine and Queen Esther, among others plus a remembrance for the legendary Angela Bofill. Happy listening and please support the artists you hear by seeing them live and online. Purchase their music so they can continue to distract, comfort, provoke and inspire.

New Releases By Tardo Hammer, Michelle Nicolle, April Varner, Karen Mack, Sweet Megg; Remembering Angela Bofill & More

This release from guitarist Andrew Scott and trombonist Kelsey Grant, Horizon Song, is a tutorial in jazz which feels both refreshingly innovative and an ageless classic. This collection of original compositions from Scott or Grant can be categorized by their unwavering coolness and a distinct absence of musical anxiety. The other artists in this session are pianist Amanda Tosoff along with the indispensable rhythmic duo of bassist Neil Swainson and drummer Terry Clarke. The opener is the title track, "Horizon Song," a silky bossa nova number by Scott on which Swainson and Clarke lay down the rhythmic pattern which percolates throughout the track. Scott's guitar is clean and articulate, while Grant's trombone has a warmth and clarity which perfectly complement Scott's efforts. The Fender Rhodes upper keyboard efforts by Tosaff integrate nicely with the feel of the piece.

Scott/Grant 5: Horizon Song

Canadian pianist Paul Tobey was on a fast track in 2004, with his debut release on Arkadia Records garnering a Juno Award nomination (the Canadian Grammy) and an eight-record deal with the label. Enter tendonitis, and severe inflation in his forearms that pushed a promising career way back on the back burner. After a two-decade hiatus, Tobey slides that career back up to the front of the stove in 2024, with It's Time, a solo set of (mostly) familiar covers.

Paul Tobey: It's Time

There was a Steinway in the Zeitlin household in the outskirts of Chicago in the early 1940s. During this time Denny Zeitlin would find his way to the piano playing parental laps and sit at the keyboard, where he, he says: "I would put my little hands on their hands and go along for the ride...and I was just very intrigued by the entire panoply of sounds that were possible with that instrument." (from the 2010 AAJ interview with the pianist. Read it here).

Denny Zeitlin: Panoply

There are in effect two albums on this disc by Italian pianist Giovanni Guidi's trio, and whether a listener would prefer to have just one of them will be a matter of personal taste. The duality stems from the presence of guest tenor saxophonist James Brandon Lewis on four of the seven tracks.

Giovanni Guidi: A New Day

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Denzel Washington has expressed bewilderment at why colleagues of his caliber would complain about their profession in entertainment, citing his own early experiences working in […]

You’ll Never Guess What Job Denzel Washington Did Before Becoming One Of Hollywood’s Highest Paid Actors

The sixth track from Jesus Molina's upcoming album for Dynamo Productions, Selah. 1. "Selah'" 2. "Dear Fall" (feat. Hubert Laws) 3. "Soul Journey" (feat. Noel Scharjis) 4. "Melody" (feat. Lucia Micarelli) 5. "Pichi" 6. "Quintuplets" 7. "Blue New Year" (feat. Lucia Micarelli) 8. "Kado shin" 9. "Caf" 10. "Out of a Dream"

Quintuplets (featuring Jesus Molina on Soprano Sax) by Jesus Molina

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Discover overlooked masterpieces from Hollywood's last golden era of originality — the 1980s and 1990s.

The Most Underrated Movies of the '80s and '90s

Without musical ideas a band's shelf-life as a vital entity is usually limited—that is a given. Commitment is perhaps a more underrated quality. Pianist Leopoldo Osio and bassist Peter Erdei have bags of that, steering the Dublin band formerly known as CEO Experiment through the choppy waters of a key member leaving, followed by the long hiatus provoked by COVID-19. The trio, formed in 2013 with Peruvian drummer Cote Calmet, garnered widespread praise for its live performances and 2015's promising studio debut. The trio's zenith came in 2017 when Kurt Rosenwinkel joined Calmet, Erdei and Osio for a memorable gig at The Sugar Club. The only way was up. However, a year later, Calmet relocated to Spain, raising a question mark over the trio's continued existence.

Next Experiment: Next Experiment

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Virginia fans of The Young and the Restless have asked where Elena Dawson (Brytni Sarpy) has been. She has not been seen or mentioned in Genoa City for quite a while. There is nothing online about Sarpy's status, and Y&R spoilers for next week do not mention the character, so fans wonder if she has been let go.

Fans of The Young and the Restless are concerned about Brtyni Sarpy and Conner Floyd's status

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Whenever you come across a sexy and extremely attractive person, bear in mind that such physical attributes may be influenced by their zodiac signs. Among all the signs of the zodiac, some signs tend to be more attractive than others. This is usually based on the planets that rule these signs and other astrological energies that could make them more appealing.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Sexy

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Cats of Kansas City

All of these cats are currently looking for a place to call home and have heard it through the grapevine that you've got some pretty nice digs. If you fancy any of them, consider clicking on their links and getting in touch with their respective shelter. All of these cats are in the greater Kansas City area.

Five cats that would love to move in with you

Someone with a musical personality as bright as Chance Hayden's does not need much of a reason to throw a party. If past recordings are anything to go by, the fellow is already willing and eager to kick off a fun rocking jam session at the drop of a hat. This particular occasion was sparked by getting his hands on a baritone guitar and imagining how the instrument would probably have been used at its peak of popularity in the '60s. All it took (one presumes) was a few phone calls to some of the good friends he has collected through years of session work, and things came out as breezily as a summer-evening cookout.

Chance Hayden: Baritone Gold

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Samuel L Jackson action movie Big Game has found its way on Netflix's most-watched movies list.

Divisive Samuel L. Jackson movie you haven't seen sneaks its way onto Netflix top 10 list

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Oldboy might not be billed as a horror like some of my other Netflix movie of the day recommendations, but that doesn’t stop it from being a harrowing watch. This is one that’s best experienced knowing as little as possible, so I will do my best to be vague when summing it up.The movie follows Oh Dae-su (Choi Min-sik) after he is arrested for being drunk in public, which causes him to miss his daughter's fourth birthday. Following his arrest, Oh Dae-su is kidnapped and held captive in a hotel room, where he'll remain until finally being released 15-years later....

Netflix movie of the day: Oldboy is a masterpiece that will haunt you long after the final credits roll

This episode finds itself in a lot of different nooks and crannies of creative improvised music; there's the bassoon of Karen Borca, often considered the pioneer of that instrument in jazz, on a never-heard-before album, there's meditative yet free collaboration between two long time friends and members the AACM, trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith and pianist Amina Claudine Myers, Dave King's Happy Apple's return to recording, the sympatico duo of clarinetist Francois Houle and pianist Benoit Delbecq, the power of the Israeli quartet led by veteran saxophonist Albert Beger, the mystery of the Portuguese trio Linae, and the debut of New York's 577 Records label's partners as a trio (Daniel Carter, Matthew Putnam & Federico Ughi). And that's just the new albums! There's lots more great music. Enjoy.

Karen Borca, Wadada Leo Smith & Amina Claudine Myers, & Albert Beger

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Dianna Carney

Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

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Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

The jazz trio of Alex Hendriksen on tenor saxophone, Fabian Gisler on bass, and Paul Amereller on drums has been making waves in the European jazz scene for several years, being known for their dynamic live performances and innovative interpretations of jazz standards. With their 2024 release, Lotus Blossom, this trio from Switzerland has crafted a delightful album which highlights their exceptional synergy and individual virtuosity. Hendriksen's saxophone, Gisler's bass, and Amereller's drums weave a tapestry of sound as delicate as a lotus petal, and occasionally as powerful as a steam roller.

Alex Hendriksen, Fabian Gisler, Paul Amereller: Lotus Blossom

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Whiplash In Concert At Barbican Hall

Studying at a music conservatoire can stifle an aspiring young jazz musician, and to inhabit for a moment the world of the Whiplash baddie Professor Terence...

Whiplash In Concert At Barbican Hall

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