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Celebrating 30 Years Online!
Celebrating 30 Years Online!
John Hilderbrand
Longtime contemporary jazz fan and founder of ContemporaryJazz.com.
Playing with AI: Karol G + Kenny G
I’m fascinated with the deluge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools that are garnering attention. AI is truly a game changer. I’m convinced this is the very beginning of something that alter how we define art. It will eliminate jobs and…
Euphoria by Keiko Matsui Out March 31
Keiko Matsui, a contemporary jazz icon for decades, is releasing her 30th recording, Euphoria, on March 31, 2023, which she describes as an album about the hope we carry inside us. “I have this dream where we can each cherish…
Jazz Musicians on Cameo
After seeing Gerald Albright post about him being on Cameo, I did a little research into other contemporary jazz musicians who might be available on the service. Cameo provides a platform for users to purchase personalized video messages from celebrities,…
Review: Phoenix by Lakecia Benjamin
The new recording from Lakecia Benjamin, Phoenix, is the fourth from the talented alto saxophonist and composer. It’s produced by Grammy-winner and NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington and features a star-studded line up of specially curated guests Dianne Reeves,…