Celebrating 30 Years Online!
Celebrating 30 Years Online!
Update: Samara Joy won the award! The 56th NAACP Image Awards have announced their nominees, and the Outstanding Jazz Album category is packed with incredible talent. These nominations highlight the artistry and impact of contemporary jazz musicians, showcasing a range…
I first came across Jim Beard’s music on the Michael Brecker recording Now You See It… . He was playing keyboards on this contemporary jazz recording, making modern sounds and jazzing things up. His compositions on that album, “Ode to…
In recent months, live recordings from two contemporary jazz titans — Grover Washington Jr. and Al Jarreau — have been released, offering fans a fresh opportunity to experience their brilliance. Grover Live, Vol. 2, recorded in 1998, showcases the legendary…