Such is the proliferation of albums which in the 2020s are taking jazz in new and exciting directions—see AAJ's Best Jazz Albums of 2024: All-Star Break Edition round-up here—that it is easy to pass over albums which have their feet firmly planted in the tradition, and which show no ambition to redefine it, but which are by any standards fresh and first-class jazz. Such an album is Nashville-based drummer John Alvey's debut, Loft Glow.

John Alvey: Loft Glow

Today, the Spotlight shines On the musician and producer David John Haskins, better known to the world as David J (Official), bassist and co-founder of both post-punk goth band Bauhaus and, subsequently, Love and Rockets. As if having such a luminary visiting our podcast isn't enough, today's talk is guest-hosted...

David J: Unearthing Tracks from the Attic

The restaurant industry had an interesting past 50 years. We hurled through recessions, financial crashes, a pandemic, and inflation. Arguably these were all happenings that affected our industry greatly. However, I would argue the bigger enemy of success was the model we followed. Our restaurants lived on low margins, low pay, long hours, and the wrong KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).

7 False Beliefs that Almost Destroyed the Restaurant Industry

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Sen. JD Vance, who went from Trump critic to VP pick, said a dinner with CEOs in 2018 had him rethinking his politics.

JD Vance said a dinner with elite CEOs made him realize he might end up hating what he'd become

Mark Zuckerberg just freaked me out at Siggraph 2024, and it has nothing to do with Sweet Baby Rays. No, Zuckerberg, sitting down with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to muse on the future of generative AI, described a future in which your endless doom scrolling will get even more endless with AI-generated content built specifically for you.

Mark Zuckerberg just described my AI nightmare, and I’m terrified

Frameworks is the sort of project that would be difficult to envisage anywhere other than the supportive cultural ecosystem of Norway. Calling on diverse funding streams, it brings together the 11-member Scheen Jazzorkester (SJO) and the forward looking quartet Cortex, in a venture masterminded by the latter's trumpeter Thomas Johansson. Established in 2010 as a professional large jazz ensemble, the SJO has become a major force in Norwegian progressive composer-based ensembles with numerous releases to its name. Johansson's roots are in Skien (confusingly the city is called Skien, but in the Orkester's name it is written Scheen) and this is the second time the band has commissioned him to write for them.

Scheen Jazzorkester & Cortex: Frameworks

For 75 years, McIntosh has stood at the pinnacle of audio excellence, crafting high-fidelity sound systems that have become synonymous with unparalleled quality and enduring legacy. As the company celebrates this monumental anniversary, it not only reflects on its storied past but also looks forward with the release of the Sessions LP featuring the Peter Erskine Quartet. This collaboration underscores McIntosh's commitment to bringing exceptional sound to audiophiles around the world.

McIntosh Sessions Volume I - The Peter Erskine Quartet

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What kind of woman can't you get along with, why a person has no friends, and other wise lessons from Hermann Hesse that can "change the world" Hermann Hesse is a man who left an indelible mark on 20th century literature. His work is permeated with deep reflections on the meaning of life, self-knowledge, and the desire for spiritual development.

Why a person has no friends, and other wise lessons from Hermann Hesse that can "change the world"

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

This broadcast includes new releases from Bill Warfield, Nancy & Spencer Reed, Andréa Lisa, Andromeda Turre, Susie Arioli, Natalie Jacob, Suzanne Pittson and Norma Winstone with birthday shoutouts to Louis Armstrong, Terri Lyne Carrington, Tara Davidson, Kevin Mahagony and Tony Bennett, 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 Midsummer Releases, A Celebration of Honorable Men Louis Armstrong, Tony Bennett, Kevin Mahogany & More

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Actor Bob Denver, who passed away in 2005, will forever be remembered for his leading role on the classic 1960s sitcom Gilligan’s Island. Denver also played another famous TV character: the beatnik-type Maynard G. Krebs on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.

TV's 'Gilligan Island' Stars Dawn Wells and Bob Denver and Their Controversy Behind the Scenes

Fans of Weather Report or the Zawinul Syndicate or for that matter most any of Joe Zawinul's work, will llikely appreciate this album led by keyboardist Scott Kinsey. The Austrian keyboardist Zawinul, along with legendary saxophonist Wayne Shorter, were the founders of Weather Report. Kinsey became a prodigy of Zawinul and has done more than just keep the music alive. First came (We Speak Luniwaz:The Music of Joe Zawinul, Whirlwind Recordings, 2019). That studio album affirmed not only Kinsey's affinity for all things Zawinul, it served as a celebration and tribute to his work.

Scott Kinsey: Luniwaz Live

On their third release for Germany's ACT Music, pianist Daniel Garcia, bassist Reinier El Negrón and drummer Michael Olivera display in spades why they have moved to the fore of the fiery foment of Spain's spirited and trailblazing jazz scene with the imaginative and highly approachable Wonderland. Fired by...

Daniel García Trio: Wonderland

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The duo have a combined net worth of $445 billion

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

The 866th Show begins with Summer Camargo and music from her debut album To Whom I Love. From there, we get into a good crop of seasoned cats like Zachary Bartholomew, Jamie Baum, Bria Skonberg and Tony Romano. In between, we hear classics from the likes of Woody Herman and John Coltrane. To wrap it up, we get into newly unearthed Louis Armstrong music via a BBC Live Session. Dig the jazz, my friends.

Louis Armstrong, Bria Skonberg, John Coltrane and Summer Camargo

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(MA) Get ready to open your heart to a wiry bundle of love named Chunk. This 2-year-old Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix pup recently came into rescue for heartbreaking reasons. Though he started his life as a cared for and well-loved pup, Chunk's owner sadly passed away, leaving Chunk all by his lonesome.

Meet Chunk: A Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Now Looking For Love

Deep Energy Orchestra, French Bands Manu Carre Electric 5 and Jean Pascall Boffo. Hungarian band Special Providence, and Norwegian bassist Arild Andersen. Dutch band Scope from 1975, saxophonist Chase Baird, and Logan Kane with David Binney. Playlist. Deep Energy Orchestra "Mysterious World" from The Return (7 Media) 00:00. Manu Carre...

Deep Energy Orchestra, Manu Carre Electric 5, Arild Anderson and Logan Kane

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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?

"I was in the house when the house burned down" is a thought sure to happen to many a concert attendee after a performance by legendary French bassist Joëlle Léandre. She is a force of nature, a demanding and uninhibited artist. In her presence, a listener can feel the combustion generated by her performances. The same can be said of Austrian Elisabeth Harnik, twenty years Leandre's junior. In recent years, there has been a small explosion of music from the pianist from solo performances to collaborations with the likes of Ken Vandermark, Steve Swell, Dave Rempis, Mikolaj Trzaska and many others. Then there is Slovenian drummer and contemporary of Leandre, Zlatko Kaućić. His sound can be heard in the Amsterdam scene, Italy, Spain and his home country.

Joëlle Léandre / Elizabeth Harnik / Zlatko Kaućić: Live In St. Johann

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Why Are So Many Jazz Musicians So Bad At Selling Themselves?

It is a head scratcher. Why do so many jazz musicians, professional jazz musicians, simply suck at selling themselves? You may recognize the type—no website, or...

Why Are So Many Jazz Musicians So Bad At Selling Themselves?

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