contemporary jazz
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1995, charts, chris botti, contemporary jazz, david sanborn, fourplay, george duke, grover washington jr., incognito, pat metheny, rippingtons, smooth jazz, spyro gyraTop Contemporary Jazz Albums – April 22, 1995
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According to Billboard magazine, here were the Top Contemporary Jazz Albums for the week of April 22, 1995! Meanwhile, over on the Top Jazz Albums for the same week, David Sanborn was on top with Pearls, his lush recording…
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Darren Barrett Explores Jazz and Hip-Hop Fusion
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Darren Barrett’s latest album, dB-ish: Straight Vibesss, is a dynamic exploration of the intersection between jazz and ’90s hip-hop. Releasing on February 7th—a fitting tribute to J Dilla’s birthday—the album blends live instrumentation with programmed beats, drawing inspiration from hip-hop…
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Winter Contemporary Jazz Playlist
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It’s a really cold day in Kansas City and in some other areas here in the States. So I put together a quick list of contemporary jazz songs with a winter theme. Enjoy music from David Benoit, Diana Krall, Jazzanova,…
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Outstanding Jazz Album Nominees – NAACP Image Awards
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Update: Samara Joy won the award! The 56th NAACP Image Awards have announced their nominees, and the Outstanding Jazz Album category is packed with incredible talent. These nominations highlight the artistry and impact of contemporary jazz musicians, showcasing a range…
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Remembering Jim Beard
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I first came across Jim Beard’s music on the Michael Brecker recording Now You See It… . He was playing keyboards on this contemporary jazz recording, making modern sounds and jazzing things up. His compositions on that album, “Ode to…