Herbie Hancock Ad from 1992
While researching something else, I was struck by this sharp dressed man. It’s Herbie Hancock from around 1992!
Celebrating 30 Years Online!
Celebrating 30 Years Online!
John Hilderbrand
Longtime contemporary jazz fan and founder of ContemporaryJazz.com.
Happy Birthday, Jay Beckenstein!
Spyro Gyra co-founder and leader Jay Beckenstein was born on May 14, 1951. The songwriter/saxophonist/producer has been the main man behind the legendary contemporary jazz band’s 30+ albums. He only recorded one solo record, Eye Contact, released in 2000. Maybe…
Top Contemporary Jazz March 22, 1992
Years before I launched ContemporaryJazz.com, I maintained a personal top 10 “Jazz and New Adult Contemporary” chart of my own. It was based on what I liked and what seemed to be popular according to other charts and magazines. Top…
Fourplay Stands with the Ukraine
The contemporary jazz supergroup has released a video showing support for people in the Ukraine.
Lee Ritenour’s label launched 25 years ago
On March 11, 1997, the first recording from the new i.e. music label was released. The album was an all-star tribute to the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim called A Twist of Jobim. The label was co-founded by Lee Ritenour,…