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Among the most welcome jazz events of 2024 is the return to active duty of the great British saxophonist Larry Stabbins following an absence of over a decade. Stabbins went into voluntary exile in 2013, after around thirty-five years at the deep end of British jazz. Disenchanted with the culturally regressive direction in which the music and its ecology seemed to be heading, he even went so far as selling his tenor. But things change, and towards the end of the 2010s Stabbins took heart from the musically and politically progressive young players who were emerging in numbers approaching critical mass. In summer 2024 he announced his return with the electronica-infused post-genre album Strangeness Oscillation (Noetic), reviewed here.

Tony Oxley Quintet: Angular Apron

Holiday Soirée features the dynamic vocals of Courtney Lemmon, Gina Saputo, and Crystal Starr, whose voices weave together like a cozy winter scarf, wrapping listeners in warmth and cheer. Jazz & Blues Revue Featuring George Kahn Unveils Holiday Magic with New Album “Holiday Soirée”. Los Angeles, CA...

Jazz & Blues Revue Featuring George Kahn Unveils Holiday Magic With New Album 'Holiday Soirée'

Luiz Millan's new single, "Madrugada", is a beautiful ballad featuring gorgeous performances by two living legends of contemporary jazz: clarinet virtuoso Eddie Daniels and vibraphone master Mike Mainieri. Produced by Arnaldo DeSouteiro and arranged by Michel Freidenson. Personnel. Date featured. This song appears by permission of the contributing artist and/or...

Madrugada (featuring Eddie Daniels & Mike Mainieri) by Luiz Millan

It's great to hear an album of intense hard bop coming out of Meanjin's JMI stable of recruits. This scene has been brewing for a long time now, but recordings have been scarce - here's hoping for many more!. —Andrew Garton, Jazz in Meanjin. Eclectic independent label 4000 Records are...

Newly Formed Meanjin Hard Bop Ensemble Méva's Journal Announces Joining 4000 Records And The Release Of Their Debut Album

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

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Mercury Direct will provide three zodiac signs with abundance and fortune on August 28. It will help them get back on track and remove their obstacles. The astrological transit will put things for the signs. What’s holding you back from exploiting your potential?

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Fortune Era Will Start | August 28, 2024

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Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

New music from Saxophonist Bill Evans, british band Lydian Collective, The Fearless Flyers, and Finnish guitarist Varre Vartianen with special guest Mike Stern. Australian guitarist Josh Meader, Daniel Weiss, Roman Bondarenko, Antoine Fafard, Gavin Harrison and Danish guitarist Soren Lee. Playlist. Bill Evans "Camel Strut" from Who I Am (Vansman)...

New music with Bill Evans, Lydian Collective, Ron Bosse and Josh Meader

Trumpeter and flugelhornist Feya Faku is recognized for his contributions to jazz and has built a significant international presence, collaborating with prominent musicians and participating in prestigious festivals worldwide. His latest project Inkumbulo (Reminiscence) is a celebration of this journey of allyship, marking 20 years of the South African / Swiss Exchange program, a creative cross-pollination including paying tribute to his loved ones.

Inkumbulo With Trumpeter And Flugelhorn Player Feya Faku

What do you get when you form a band from seven of Cuba's top Latin jazz performers? Answer: It's a committee, or rather El Comite, a working band that first discovered their mutual talents and blended sound at one serendipitous concert together. Sure, there are other Latin jazz bands of greater renown, but this one seems to groove on percussion with a bit more dynamism, swing more smoothly across the horns, create a tad more beauty on piano, and propel the compositions with that much more energy from the locked-in bass and drums. You can hear the combined effect, along with their modern sensibilities, in the cover of Oasis' alt-rock classic, "Wonderwall." Looking for more "committee output"? Try "Intro to Wonderwall," also linked below, which highlights pianist Rolando Luna's lush solo playing.

El Comité: Wonderwall

Wild-willed vibraphonist Patricia Brennan gets straight down to business without any fanciful mission declaration with the Afro-Cuban, effusively powered, clear-the-dancefloor and blow-the-ceiling-off this joint "Los Otros Yo (The Other Selves)," the opening cut of her third album Breaking Stretch. She does so in a captivatingly, wickedly good way. Brennan—who has...

Patricia Brennan: Breaking Stretch

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In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

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Fellow geezers might remember how, in an item describing the atmosphere at New York City's fabled Rainbow Room, The New Yorker's Goings On About Town section sniffed "where a club soda costs about ten dollars," or words to that effect. The Rockefeller Center boîte is no longer open to the public and the Goings On section has lost its last two words and most of its content, but fret not. Gotham glamour is alive and well in the hands of pianist Bill Charlap's peerless trio. Nothing can evoke the swank of Old New York like Gershwin, and Charlap and his longtime mates, bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington show how it's done with four perfect choruses of "The Man I Love," briskly swung and perfectly rendered. And Then Again (Blue Note Records, 2024) is a live recording from the Village Vanguard, a very different sort of room than its Midtown counterpart, but no less an icon of New Yorkishness. As if to tie a bow on the concept, Charlap wryly quotes the iconic big tune from "Rhapsody In Blue" in his tag. I love a Gershwin tune. How about you?

Bill Charlap Trio: The Man I Love

Jason Stein would never in a million years characterize Anchors as his variation of A Love Supreme (Impulse!, 1965). But a comparison can be made. John Coltrane's quartet recording was the most personal and profound statement of his career. The same can be said for Stein and Anchors. He had taken time off from recording and performing due to some chronic pain that plagued him. Stein set about diving deeply into the body, studying massage, specifically trigger point therapy, practicing breathing techniques, and taking cold water plunges. One suspects Wim Hof may have been involved by some means in Stein's journey and transformation.

Jason Stein: Anchors

In 2019, after I'd been writing for DownBeat Magazine for about a decade, I was asked to review a batch of new albums from Brazil, including one by a Rio de Janeiro-based singer named Delia Fischer who wrote her own songs. I gathered that, in addition, she was a jazz pianist, an arranger, and the musical director for several hit musicals in Rio. She had worked with Brazilian legends like Marcos Valle, Egberto Gismonti, and Milton Nascimento, who recorded one of her songs that became the theme for a TV Globo soap opera. This album, her fifth, was called Tempo Minimo.

Delia Fischer: Beyond Bossa

This is the first edition of the new radio-style Jazz First podcast series "They Call It Jazz." This is my first radio work for 16 years, and 30 years since my days at the BBC. I'm a little rough around the edges and a few tweeks are needed, but generally, I am fairly pleased with the overall production. Every week I select ten brand new releases to keep AAJers bang up to date with "what's new." The page features New York pianist Emmet Cohen with a "behind the track" video about the title track from his new album Vibe Provider. Always in the groove!

Emmet Cohen, Warren Wolf, Miguel Zenon, And More

Otis Redding (1941–1967) was an iconic American singer and songwriter, known for his powerful voice and emotive performances. Often referred to as the “King of Soul,” Redding’s music blends soul, R&B, and gospel influences, making him a pivotal figure in the development of soul music. Redding’s...

10 Best Otis Redding Songs of All Time

Charles Edward Anderson Berry was born on October 18, 1926, in St. Louis, Missouri. Growing up in a vibrant musical environment, Berry was influenced by blues, jazz, and gospel music, which would later shape his revolutionary sound. His early interest in music was complemented by a love for performing, and he began playing guitar during his teenage years.

Retro Blast: Chuck Berry's Cause Of Death

Several decades into the jazz reissue boom, first on CD and now increasingly on vinyl, one might imagine the bottom of the barrel is being scraped, and that any newly rediscovered obscurities might at this point have been best left alone. Yet so vast are the archives of recorded jazz that diamonds remain in the mine, exemplified by Green Line, a beautiful document of a single session in Tokyo on September 11, 1970, credited jointly to saxophonist Steve Marcus, bassist Miroslav Vitous, guitarist Sonny Sharrock and drummer Daniel Humair. This well-pressed, gatefold vinyl reissue on the Endless Happiness label is a boon for fans of early fusion, just as it emerged from free jazz and incorporated funk and rock rhythms.

Steve Marcus, Miroslav Vitous, Sonny Sharrock, Daniel Humair: Green Line

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Groove Master Oz Noy: How a Guitar Virtuoso Blends Funk, Jazz, and Blues into a Unique Musical Landscape

In this episode we dive into the electrifying world of guitarist Oz Noy, discussing his unique blend of funk, jazz, and blues. Noy shares the story...

Groove Master Oz Noy: How a Guitar Virtuoso Blends Funk, Jazz, and Blues into a Unique Musical Landscape

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