Remembering Chuck Loeb
Contemporary jazz lost one of its great contributors on July 31, 2017 when Chuck Loeb passed away. Loeb had been on the scene for decades and was one of those guys who could compose and produce just as well as…
Celebrating 30 Years Online!
Celebrating 30 Years Online!
John Hilderbrand
Longtime contemporary jazz fan and founder of ContemporaryJazz.com.
Top Contemporary Jazz – July 1990
The following were the top-selling contemporary jazz recordings in early July of 1990: Stanley Jordan – Cornucopia Najee – Tokyo Blue Basia – London Warsaw New York Patti Austin – Love Is Gonna Getcha Alex Bugnon – Head Over Heels…
Throwback Thursday – MoJazz ad
While researching jazz magazines for something else, I ran across this 1993 advertisement from the MoJazz label. MoJazz wanted to get your attention so they did a Model of the Month. “Alicia is from Los Angeles, CA. This 5’10” Sagittarian enjoys…
Chick Corea turns 76 – no way!
Chick Corea turns 76 today. It’s hard to believe. I met Chick just a few weeks ago at the Kansas City Jazz & Heritage Festival. I don’t know many 76 year-old people but Chick seems to be a lot younger.…
LoveCovers by Kirk Whalum arrives April 11
Get a taste of Kirk Whalum’s #LoveCovers with this EPK. Kirk uses a verse from 1 Peter as the genesis for the album: “…for love will cover a multitude of sins.” He expands on that, gospel music, and more. #LoveCovers…