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  • New Holiday Jazz Roundup 2025

    Christmas is a favorite time of the year for many, and it’s always exciting to hear new recordings that bring fresh spirit…

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The track “Double Guatemala” was written by Pat Metheny and this Gary Burton version featured B.B King! Out today! The new single from @lakeciab is her rendition of “The Christmas Song” featuring vocalist Christie Dashiell. Both artists are nominated for GRAMMY® Awards and this is their first collaboration. #lakeciabenjamin #christmas #holiday #jazz #contemporaryjazz #christmasjazz For the Thanksgiving week and contemporary jazz fans: a Dave Grusin cover of the #slystone song Thankful N’ Thoughtful. With Phoebe Snow, David Sanborn and @therealmarcusmiller https://youtu.be/vJoGCDFZH8M?si=1RuzZctkrksI5qye https://www.instagram.com/p/DRA_vTRCWf4/ My heart is heavy at the news of the passing of Rippingtons percussionist Steve Reid. My heart is heavy at the news of the passing of percussionist Steve Reid of The Rippingtons. Jeff Kashiwa posted it today on Facebook. He was my favorite percussionist. I’ve loved The Rippingtons for many years, and so much of that love came from Steve’s percussion and the soundscapes he created. His playing had this magic that was a huge part of what made those first Rippingtons recordings so special to me.... The Chapter According to Jazz, Chapter 1 by @kirkwhalum was released on this day in 1998! The blend of gospel and jazz was a full circle moment for the saxophone titan. Read more at ContemporaryJazz.com. The Gospel According to Jazz Chapter 1 from @kirkwhalum was released on this date, October 13 in 1998. Read more about it at ContemporaryJazz.com. #contemporaryjazz #gospeljazz #kirkwhalum #jazzgospel #jazz On this day, @liquidsoulband dropped Evolution, a high-energy fusion of jazz, funk, and hip-hop that is full of horn fire and grooves. To this day, I still love listening to tracks like “Action Jackson”, “Soul”, and “I Was Meant to Be Rich”!

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Watch Jazzanova Full Studio Live Session, Marcus Miller live in 2025; and the Tribute to David Sanborn concert.

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