contemporary jazz
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Bob James – Jazz Hands
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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 Hands maintains the same spirit of adventure Bob James has demonstrated in over six decades…
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Nicholas Payton – Drip
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Nicholas Payton, a multi-faceted jazz artist and social activist, recently released his 26th recording, Drip. The album features new versions of six previously recorded compositions, including collaborations with Robert Glasper, Michael Franks, and Patrice Rushen. Payton emphasizes the importance of life experiences in his work, with a goal to uplift his audience and challenge status…
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1988, charts, chick corea, contemporary jazz, david benoit, dianne reeves, kirk whalum, michael brecker, rippingtonsTop Contemporary Jazz Albums – June 25, 1988
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Bobby McFerrin had the top recording on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Albums chart 35 years ago. Simple Pleasures was spending its second week as the #1 album the week of June 25, 1988. Simple Pleasures was a bestseller thanks to the massive success of the single “Don’t Worry Be Happy” According to McFerrin on the…
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Playing with AI: Karol G + Kenny G
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I’m fascinated with the deluge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools that are garnering attention. AI is truly a game changer. I’m convinced this is the very beginning of something that alter how we define art. It will eliminate jobs and create new ones. With every new revolution there are legal and ethics challenges associated with…