Honoring the Roots of Jazz While Pioneering New Collaborations Founded in 2025 by esteemed jazz advocate Gail W. Boyd and her visionary son Arif Gursel, ESJR Records is proud to announce its arrival as a groundbreaking force in the jazz world. The label is dedicated to honoring jazz’s rich history …
Dive into Al Cron’s jazz journey—stream his bold new album featuring vibrant renditions and dynamic collaborations today. ‘It is inspiring to hear one of my favorite jazz trombone players going DEEP into improvised music, and deeper still into the horn. Congratulations Al, to you and to this extra-musical band for …
The Platinum-Selling Gypsy Jazzsters will Perform the Record in its Entirety During “In the Afterlife” Tour Dates When Hotfirst hit the airwaves in 1996, it didn’t just ignite excitement — it sparked a cultural bonfire. With its infectious blend of swing, jazz, Delta blues, and Southern storytelling, Hot rocketed the Squirrel Nut Zippers from the underground …
Chaye Alexander, a native of Brooklyn, is a dynamic entrepreneur, radio host, and advocate for jazz and soul music. Growing up in New York City, she was surrounded by the rhythms of classic R&B, jazz, and soul, sparking a deep-rooted passion for music. As a teenager, she started DJing alongside …
WAITIKI 7, a modern exotica band, presents their album Exotica Reborn: In Studio and Live at House Without A Key. The album blends studio sessions recorded in Honolulu with live performances from Waikiki’s House Without A Key, celebrating the timeless appeal of exotica music. The group’s members include flutist and …
The Girl Who Cried Love: A Pivot to Self-Worth, Manfredi’s Second Book, will be Unveiled September 9 Lindsay Manfredi, bassist for the rock band Cold and author of the empowering book, Unfuckwithable: A Guide to Inspired Badassery, is set to release her most vulnerable and empowering work yet — The Girl Who …
The Poignant Vignette Weaves Themes of Family, Community, and Remembrance, Honoring Both Those Who Have Stood Beside the Band and Those No Longer Here Hard rock heavyweights KILLCODE have unleashed the official video for “One Trick Pony,” a fierce new anthem for anyone who’s ever been counted out, underestimated, or overlooked. Available …
In its dynamic fall 2025 season,New England Conservatory (NEC) celebrates the legacy of visionary composer and educator Gunther Schuller. In 1967, Schuller began a decade as president of NEC, establishing the first fully accredited Jazz Studies Department at an American conservatory and launching the Third Stream Department. “Nothing like that …
Brazilian jazz legends Flora Purim and Airto Moreira have teamed up with musician-producer Ricardo Bacelar for a new single, “Aqui, Oh!” (by Toninho Horta and Fernando Brant), releasing August 29, 2025, on streaming platforms worldwide. Recorded at Jasmin Music studio in Fortaleza, Brazil, the track features Flora on vocals with …
MzVal’s single How Glad I Am is a vibrant and heartfelt addition to the contemporary music scene, showcasing her remarkable talent and emotional depth. The lyrics are a testament to the power of gratitude and joy, resonating with listeners through their simplicity and sincerity. MzVal’s voice shines brightly as she …
