Joe Sample Week!
This week at ContemporaryJazz.com, we’re celebrating the music of contemporary jazz legend Joe Sample. Joe was born on Feb. 1, 1939 and passed on Sept. 12, 2014. He will not be forgotten as so much of his music will be…
Celebrating 30 Years Online!
Celebrating 30 Years Online!
John Hilderbrand
Longtime contemporary jazz fan and founder of ContemporaryJazz.com.
Upcoming Jazz Releases – Robert Glasper, David Benoit, The Chicago Experiment
Get your 2022 off on the right foot with new jazz! The Chicago Experiment is the next in a series of the Ropeadope’s Experiment series. The label says that “at a time when communities are physically disconnected, and even history…
Remembering Michael Brecker
I took some time today to reflect on Michael Brecker, who died this day in 2007.
All-Star Celebration for Chick Corea includes Elektric Band
This event has been rescheduled. The post has been updated. Jazz at Lincoln Center will honor the music and legacy of late legend Chick Corea on April 15 and 16 with “Celebrating Chick Corea“. John Patitucci will direct the concerts, which…
RIP Nick Colionne and Rohn Lawrence
It’s always sad to lose people who brought us joy through their love of music. Recently, the contemporary jazz world lost the talents of Rohn Lawrence (Dec. 30) and Nick Colionne (Jan. 1, 2022). It’s a jam in the afterlife.…