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 …
Ashes from the Human Flame will Feature Two New Songs and “Forever Friends,” a Haunting Song That Had Only Been Recorded Once Live After decades of silence, Burial Ground—the underground pioneers credited with forging the “Bloodcore” sound that helped shape modern metalcore—have reemerged with purpose. Reuniting earlier this year, the influential Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, …
By now, Zev Feldman has established a well-deserved reputation as this generation’s leading producer of archival jazz recordings. Feldman’s ear for recorded jazz treasures—and the respect he has earned from owners of the original tapes of jazz legends’ heretofore unknown performances—have provided a cornucopia of awaited albums. If the recordings …
Winard Harper was born in Baltimore in 1962, a child prodigy. Although his parents were not musicians they were full of encouragment as they noticed him beating on cans when he was three or four years old. At five years old Winard would sometimes sit in and play his drums in older brother Danny’s …
“The true Father of Mambo and Son Montuno, without Arsenio Rodriguez there is no salsa, Afro-Cuban jazz, and many would even argue, rock and funk. Although his music is timeless, I’ve always envisioned it being interpreted in a big band setting with modern, progressive jazz-oriented arrangements. That vision has now …
A thoughtful composer as well as an original voice on a wide range of woodwind instruments, Dr. Brian Landrus has released an album that may expand upon listeners’ expectations. Landrus’s personal experiences confirm that life itself confounds expectations. His new album, Just When You Think You Know, summarizes Landrus’s deepening …
With a twist of Latin and contemporary jazz flavors, Ray Obiedo puts his signature spin on the guitar. The Oakland-based artist’s latest album, “Slight Accent” on Rhythmus Records, marks his 12th release. Obiedo brings together his talent for composing originals with his flair for reimagining classics like Bill Withers’ classic …
Hidden Beach Recordings is thrilled to announce the release of Unwrapped Vol. 9, the latest in its popular Unwrapped series—a collection that reworks hip-hop and R&B tracks with a fresh take using live jazz instruments. Since its start, the Unwrapped series has been at the crossroads of styles, transforming big …
[Tallahassee, FL] – Thurtdelic, the stage name of Tairee Parks, is back in the spotlight with exciting news for The P-Funk Festival on April 11th in Tallahassee, FL @pfunkfestival. His much-celebrated Psychedelic Therapy World Tour, named after his newest release, is also growing with additional stops. After a successful first …
Brazilian pianist and producer Ricardo Bacelar joins legendary percussionist Airto Moreira for the new single “Mestre Novo da Guiné,” arriving on digital platforms March 27, 2026. The track previews their upcoming album Maracanós, a project of original compositions scheduled for international release in April via Jasmin Music. The music was …
