contemporary jazz
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Euphoria by Keiko Matsui Out March 31
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Keiko Matsui, a contemporary jazz icon for decades, is releasing her 30th recording, Euphoria, on March 31, 2023, which she describes as an album about the hope we carry inside us. “I have this dream where we can each cherish our own happiness and learn to accept and care for one another. When I tour…
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Jazz Musicians on Cameo
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After seeing Gerald Albright post about him being on Cameo, I did a little research into other contemporary jazz musicians who might be available on the service. Cameo provides a platform for users to purchase personalized video messages from celebrities, musicians, athletes, and other public figures. This includes jazz musicians! Users can browse profiles and…
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Review: Phoenix by Lakecia Benjamin
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The new recording from Lakecia Benjamin, Phoenix, is the fourth from the talented alto saxophonist and composer. It’s produced by Grammy-winner and NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington and features a star-studded line up of specially curated guests Dianne Reeves, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Patrice Rushen, Sonia Sanchez, Angela Davis and Wayne Shorter. It’s a great…
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Top Contemporary Jazz March 22, 1992
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Years before I launched ContemporaryJazz.com, I maintained a personal top 10 “Jazz and New Adult Contemporary” chart of my own. It was based on what I liked and what seemed to be popular according to other charts and magazines. Top 10 Contemporary Jazz – March 22, 1992 Yellowjackets – Live Wires (GRP) Bobby McFerrin and…
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Remembering Zachary Breaux
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Sunday will mark 25 years since contemporary jazz guitarist Zachary Breaux left the world way too soon. His recording label for his final album, Zebra Records, had sent this out after his tragic passing: “As the music community celebrates Black History Month, we would like to reflect back onto the story of a real-life HERO;…