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    Nicholas Payton – Drip

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    Nicholas Payton, a multi-faceted jazz artist and social activist, recently released his 26th recording, Drip. The album features new versions of six previously recorded compositions, including collaborations with Robert Glasper, Michael Franks, and Patrice Rushen. Payton emphasizes the importance of life experiences in his work, with a goal to uplift his audience and challenge status…

  • Happy birthday, Arturo Sandoval!

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    Happy birthday to one of my very favorite trumpeters, Arturo Sandoval (born in 1949)!  His birthday falls on a very important election day in the U.S., the country where…

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    Christian Scott – Live At Newport

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    Grammy-nominated 24-year old trumpeter Christian Scott has his first live CD and DVD out in stores now. Live at Newport includes five new compositions that echo his musical hero…

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    September Releases Part 2: Russell Gunn and George Colligan on 9/9

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    There are a couple of other new releases out today that I didn’t list on my first post. In stores now are the latest recordings from Russell Gunn and…

  • Goodbye To 2003

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    Happy New Year! I wish you the best in 2004. Looking back on 2003 in modern jazz, one phrase sums is up: Trumpeters Gone Wild! It’s the year that…