“Cottonwood Tree” takes listeners on a journey back to April Webb’s Kansas roots. She crafted the song while spending time with her parents in Newton, seated in the backyard under the sprawling cottonwood tree from her childhood. It quickly became one of her hallmark pieces and played a significant role …
From folk traditions and experimental sound art to hip-hop, art pop, gaming soundtracks, jazz and post-rock, K-Music Festival returns to showcase the depth, diversity and creativity of Korea’s thriving music scene. K-Music Festival, London’s largest celebration of Korean music and culture, returns for its 13th edition this autumn with an ambitious programme …
Beloved Holiday Tradition Returns with Vintage Jazz, New Orleans Swing, Seasonal Favorites, and Three Decades of Musical Magic Following a triumphant year celebrating the 30th anniversary of their platinum-certified breakthrough album Hot, the Squirrel Nut Zippers have announced that they are bringing the party into the holiday season with the return of their …
Newvelle Records is celebrating its tenth anniversary with its Newvelle Ten Collection, a series of five distinctive albums available on a subscription basis. Since 2016, Newvelle founders Elan Mehler and Jean-Christophe Morisseau have been swimming successfully against the tsunami-like tide of evanescent digital music by offering vinyl-only albums. That digital …
PJ “The Rastapreneur” has long understood something many in music are still catching up to: real cultural impact is not just about audience size, but about connection. For years, he has been best known as the Architect and Program Director of Rastafari Jam’s Radio, a platform that has reached millions …
…a Jazz/Blues record dedicated to the state of Delaware Faculty of the Univ of Delaware display top-notch artistry on impressive outing guided by Clifford Brown’s music, sprinkled with impressive originals! One of jazz’s giants, Clifford Brown, was born and raised in Delaware’s largest city, Wilmington, so it seemed natural and …
Relying on apps for music promotion might seem appealing at first, but it often comes with hidden risks that can jeopardize your career. One significant issue is the lack of control over how your music is presented and promoted. Apps typically offer one-size-fits-all solutions, failing to consider the unique aspects …
Eve has assembled a dynamic group steeped in tradition. A stunning work of art presenting songs from her repertoire starting with BIG CITY, a reminiscence of Cannoball Adderley’s stellar arrangement. It draws from a wide musical landscape of standards, Eve’s original, UP HERE IN THE CITY, [conjuring up Eve’s memories …
The Acclaimed Artist Embarks on a Visually Stunning Journey of Redemption, Survival, and the Long Road Home Brian Quinn has released the official music video for his debut Dark County single “Until Fall.” A sweeping cinematic journey through isolation, perseverance, and redemption, the video marks a bold new chapter for …
Jon Schapiro curates a moving architecture of tensions with the third recording by his Schapiro17 musical project, “Best Laid Plans.” Featuring three Schapiro originals set alongside arrangements of Herbie Hancock, Horace Silver, Scott Joplin, Sonny Rollins, and John Coltrane, the program alone signals Schapiro’s ambition to pull older materials through …
Introduction to Stevie Wonder and Barack Obama Stevie Wonder and Barack Obama come from vastly different worlds, yet their stories share common threads of perseverance, vision, and an unwavering desire to create meaningful change. Stevie Wonder, celebrated worldwide for his unmatched musical genius, has used his agency to advocate for …
There’s never enough of Kenny Barron’s music. One set wasn’t enough for me. Earlier this year, I luxuriated in two consecutive sets performed by his trio consisting of recently deceased bassist Kiyoshi Kitagawa and drummer Johnathan Blake. Despite the bleak winter weather, the event sold out. Barron always leaves listeners …
