Category contemporary jazz

Music notes on paper, autumn leaves and text saying Give Thanks

Thanksgiving Week Listening: A Couple of Contemporary Jazz Favorites

Gratitude is something I stay mindful of all year long (it’s great for mental health), but Thanksgiving week gives it a little extra boost. I’m thankful for my kids, now grown and living their own lives. I’m thankful for the…

John Hilderbrand
November 24, 2025

cover art to the Valley Voice album Stars, Engines. Art by Katia Engell

Valley Voice Debut Recording

Toronto saxophonist and composer Harrison Argatoff has launched a new quartet, Valley Voice, whose debut album Stars, Engines was recently released on Elastic Recordings. The group – featuring vibraphonist Michael Davidson, bassist Dan Fortin, and drummer Ian Wright – embodies…

John Hilderbrand
November 17, 2025

cover to 2002 recording Morning, Noon & Night by Bob James

Bob James – Morning, Noon & Night

[ Morning, Noon & Night by Bob James was released September 24, 2002. This was the original 2002 press release. ] Sometimes it’s the quiet revolutions that change things the most… Bob James knows this. Along with being a superlative…

John Hilderbrand
September 23, 2025