Internationally acclaimed saxophonist and woodwindist Sharel Cassity’s new release, “Gratitude”, out March 28th on Sunnyside Records, shares with audiences and listeners a conversation of joy, hope, and celebration. Joining Cassity on the release are eight-time Grammy-award-winning bassist and composer Christian McBride, drummer Lewis Nash, and pianist Cyrus Chestnut as well …
This year marks a monumental milestone in jazz history as we celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of the legendary James Moody. A true innovator, Moody left an enduring mark on the world of jazz with his exceptional skills as a saxophonist, flutist, and composer. From his iconic …
“Where Were You?” Ignited Excitement Thanks to the Release of its Exclusive Lyric Video Billboard-topping hard rock veterans Earshot have announced the release of their latest single “Where Were You?” on all DSPs starting Monday, April 7. A preview from their forthcoming 11-song studio album produced by Grammy-nominated producer Johnny K (Disturbed, Staind, Megadeth), the dark and melodically-intense track offers a glimpse into …
It’s not that regional big bands are making a comeback. Regional big bands—with top-notch musicians, imaginative compositions, and unique sounds—have never gone away. Many of them, like Count Basie’s Kansas City band or King Oliver’s New Orleans band, moved to bigger cities, where larger audiences and more lucrative opportunities existed. …
Following the success of their critically acclaimed 2024 debut – dubbed by The Times as one of the best jazz releases of 2024 – and a nearly sold-out world tour from New York to Reykjavik to Girona, internationally celebrated instrumentalists Carl Winther, Richard Andersson and Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts proudly present …
Best Known for Their Stirring Chris Cornell Renditions, Superunknown’s Release “You are Never Alone” is a Tribute to Cornell and a Message to Those Struggling with Mental Illness After years of paying homage to the late Chris Cornell by faithfully recreating songs from his deep and, sometimes unexplored catalog, acclaimed …
Max is dropping a new single on Friday (3/7), and I just listened to it. It is awesome. The song is called “Call Me If You Miss Me”. It’s a song that you can close your eyes and watch as it plays out. It’s a good story, and Max is …
Chiaroscuro: illumination and darkness. Saxophonist Noah Preminger has always explored sonic contrasts of brightness and shadows to explore human emotions—not to the rigid extreme of tenebrism, but instead, through investigations of the shades in between. Ever since Preminger released his first album, Dry Bridge Road, soon after he graduated from …
THE WINDY CITY’S OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING JAZZ ORCHESTRA — HELMED BY FOUNDER & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR JEFF LINDBERG — PAYS HOMAGE TO ONE OF THE GREATEST JAZZ GUITARISTS OF ALL TIME TO BE RELEASED MARCH 28 VIA CHICAGO JAZZ ORCHESTRA RECORDS The Chicago Jazz Orchestra (CJO), under the direction of Jeff …
In the booklet contained within Elemental Music’s package of Sun Ra’s recordings in Chicago, Marshall Allen, one of the musicians who succeeded Ra in leading his orchestra, states that “Rawas preparing the band for the 21st century.” Well, now is the 21st century. And a new generation of listeners is …
