Category contemporary jazz

cover to the 1994 debut self-titled album by contemporary jazz saxophonist Mark Johnson

Mark Johnson Contemporary Jazz Review

I wrote this review in 1994, when Mark Johnson’s debut self-titled solo recording was released: With so many saxophonists trying to copy the funky Sanborn sound, it’s difficult for new artists not to get lost in the shuffle. A new…

cover to the 2023 recording Jazz Hands from contemporary jazz legend Bob James

Bob James – Jazz Hands

I feel badly that ContemporaryJazz.com has had no mention of the 2023 Bob James recording Jazz Hands. It is contemporary jazz. Bob James is a figurehead in contemporary jazz. When a legend releases new material, it should be noted. Jazz…