Columbus, OH

This is the title track from the recently released album by Simon Sammut. Minds Apart; Take the Next Flight; Visions of Transcendence; Guiding Light; I'll Be There; Palewell Park; I-Con X; Everest; Fortitude; Feel The Music; Neural Flux; Pure and True; Da Zruha. Personnel. Additional Personnel. Wxsted Txlent,Voices; Fuzzbee Morse,...

Visions Of Transcendence by Simon Sammut

England-born, Netherlands-based alto saxophonist Sam Newbould uses the title of his third album to directly reference his temporary adoption of a Polish homing pigeon. But in a broader sense, Homing is about a man's pursuit to pinpoint his identity as an artist abroad. Zeroing in on that subject with clarity, sophistication, smarts, humor and a slanted tunefulness all his own, Newbould folds everything neatly into his own findings and takes listeners along for a compelling ride.

Sam Newbould: Homing

New York City, NY

There are pluses and minuses to all recordings, the attributes stacking up like cordwood due to the virtuosity of the musicians, the compositional value of the tunes and the basic, primary aim of the leader. In this case, the leader, virtuoso drummer Robby Ameen, blurs the line between Afro-Caribbean rhythms and swinging post bop jazz. His music mentions in a way, that the divisions we may see between the different elements of the music that became modern jazz in New Orleans, are not really divisions at all. To this, Live at the Poster Museum (Origin, 2024) makes a strong case in point.

Robby Ameen: Live at the Poster Museum

Stylistically hard-to-describe artists are nothing new. However, with Ben Monder's solo excursions, one often feels the need to issue a warning/disclaimer that might read something like, "Caution—Exiting Known Musical Universe." The 24-minute title track from his album Hydra (Sunnyside, 2013) indeed melds techniques and generic signposts from jazz, rock, medieval and modern classical music, but it may be the harmonic space that dominates Monder's vision that is most remarkable—a mysterious zone the eschews nearly all familiar harmony without wallowing in outright dissonance. Not all ears take to it but those with a taste for the exploratory may just plant their flags on Monder's planet.

Ben Monder: Hydra

The musicians who have featured on Another Timbre (AT) album releases more than anyone else are the ensemble Apartment House who have been on a quarter of the label's last hundred releases, usually performing works by other composers. The label has a penchant for promoting composers, be they young or...

Two Very Different Composers On Another Timbre

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Innovative saxophonist Ivo Perelman thrives in small groups with like-minded musicians, as is amply demonstrated throughout his one-of-a-kind oeuvre. In drummer Tom Rainey, Perelman has found yet another perfect partner for shared improvisational explorations. The two men have complementary artistic visions as demonstrated by the superb Truth Seeker (Fundacja Słuchaj, 2024) with bassist Mark Helias. Similar ingenuity imbues their first duo recording, the provocative Duologues 1: Turning Point on Perelman's Ibeji label.

Ivo Perelman + Tom Rainey: Duologues 1 Turning Point

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Once More, Dear Friends! is the William Soovik Grand Finale ensemble's fourth album, offering a blend of free jazz, melancholy and authenticity. Swedish drummer Soovik's compositions evoke a sense of openness, inviting listeners into a world where musical boundaries blur. The band's sound feels genuine and timeless, full of character like a well-worn cast iron pan or weathered wooden planks. Expect a journey that combines raw emotion with intricate improvisations, all anchored by Soovik's drumming prowess.

William Soovik Grand Finale: Once More, Dear Friends!

All About Jazz is gearing up to celebrate its 29th anniversary in less than a month and we have some exciting news to share. First, we're launching the All About Jazz Shop featuring Ricci-made products. Hey, if it's made by a Ricci, it's gotta be good! We'll offer the NOW PLAYING (wood) stand and we're already prototyping an AAJ (acrylic) color changing light which is super cool. An AAJ bourbon (glass) tumbler is under consideration.

Approaching Year 29

Legitimate practitioners of the blues realize full well their vocation is a life-long enterprise, neither a passing fad to be followed nor a mere whim to be pursued. It is thus simple to recognize the authentic figures in the field in contrast to the posers: the histories of the former encompass decades, not just years or months. And in the cases of Canned Heat and the Fabulous Thunderbirds, the decades of the members in question add up to multiple centuries, during which epochs the purity of these artists' intent, as well as their loyalty to the genre, has not wavered a whit, even in the face of multiple lineups of personnel. Quite the contrary, it is a testament to the inspirational presence of their longstanding members that the output of the current ensembles add to, rather than detract from, their respective legacies.

Canned Heat and The Fabulous Thunderbirds: All Blues

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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There's nothing quite like having a balcony cabin on a cruise ship. But while that semi-private space might seem like yours to do with as you please, Carnival is making sure cruisers know it comes with limitations.

Carnival Issues Ban on Balcony Activity Popular with Another Cruise Line

This broadcast includes new releases from Lakecia Benjamin, Allyson Briggs, Eric Hollaway, Eric Alexander & Mike LeDonne, Bill Banfield and Madeleine Peyroux with birthday shoutouts to ((Mavis Staples}}, Carol Morgan, Hey Rim Jeon, GayeLynn McKinney, Akua Dixon, Amber Weekes and Lauren Sevian, among others. 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 Lakecia Benjamin, Allyson Briggs, Eric Hollaway, Eric Alexander & Mike LeDonne, Bill Banfield, Madeleine Peyroux & More

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Oregon State

Saint Augustine, FL

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Brittany Tavar, 45, disappeared from her home in St. Augustine, Florida, on July 6, 2010. She was part of a large family scattered on the other side of the country. Brittany's friends in the area described her as generous and caring. Not only was she regarded as a kind person, she was known to help others in need.

Florida Woman Befriends Homeless Man in 2010; Both Tragically Vanish

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Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

One hopes there will soon come a time in which the memories of the Covid crisis will fade conclusively, but until then its legacy seems likely to linger. As further evidence we have the ensemble Pandemic Solution, a trio originally assembled by pianist Norvald Dahl during the early stages of the pandemic in 2020. Although one might wish for an alternative name for the group—and the same goes for the inscrutable title of the release, Afterdog—there is no disputing the quality of the music on hand. Accessing the talents of one of the strongest rhythm tandems in Norwegian jazz, bassist Ingebrigt Håker Flaten and drummer Håkon Mjaset Johansen, Dahl offers us a scintillating slice of post-bop jazz, superbly played and well recorded.

Pandemic Solution: Afterdog

Another of those One Man's Jazz where the selections come from various geographical locations around the globe and cover a lot of miles: from the Middle East a pair of tunes from Israeli saxophonist Albert Beger; from the Pacific you'll hear new releases from Japan (a Tokyo club first-meeting jam featuring saxophonist Kenzo Ogino & two from Australia—saxophonist Matthew Ottignon and the band Jiem); Finland's Superposition supplies the Scandinavian vibes, while Germany's well-known reed player Rudi Mahall chips in with his very first all-clarinet The Straight Horn Of Rudi Mahall, and from the nearby Switzerland comes music from reedist Baptiste Stanek; there are several tracks from the USA of course highlighted by the very unusual creation of multi-disciplinary artist Catharine Cary and her children's stories framed in free jazz music by two Montreal players; and finally a contribution of music from Mexico—there is a growing avant-garde scene there—in the form of Sinaptrico Jazz Trio. No passport required, only ears!

Albert Beger, Matthew Ottignon & Sinaptrico

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No Postcode by Mace Francis Orchestra

‘No Postcode’ was commissioned by Mace’s close friend, Victor O’Connor, to be performed at his funeral. It’s the album’s title track and is influenced by the...

No Postcode by Mace Francis Orchestra

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