contemporary jazz
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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;…
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Upcoming Jazz Releases – Robert Glasper, David Benoit, The Chicago Experiment
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Get your 2022 off on the right foot with new jazz! The Chicago Experiment is the next in a series of the Ropeadope’s Experiment series. The label says that “at a time when communities are physically disconnected, and even history is being disrupted by a global pandemic and restricted travel, Ropeadope returns to the series…
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All-Star Celebration for Chick Corea includes Elektric Band
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This event has been rescheduled. The post has been updated. Jazz at Lincoln Center will honor the music and legacy of late legend Chick Corea on April 15 and 16 with “Celebrating Chick Corea“. John Patitucci will direct the concerts, which will include a mighty who’s who of talent. Expect a reunion the classic members of…
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Animated Contemporary Jazz
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Looks like Dave Koz published the 2020 livestream of The Greatest Hits of Christmas on Christmas Day 2021. This COVID-affected smooth jazz show has a segment with fun, animated versions of David Benoit, Peter White, Richard Elliot, Rick Braun, Jonathan Butler and Koz.
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Contemporary Jazz Notes: Jarreau, Metheny, Klugh
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The late, great Al Jarreau will be immortalized Saturday at the American Jazz Walk of Fame in Kansas City, Mo. Five albums Pat Metheny can’t live without Book Review: Beneath Missouri Skies: Pat Metheny In Kansas City 1964-1972 at AllAboutJazz “Thank you, Earl Klugh: The soundtrack of our meeting and marriage” – a reminiscence by…