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Acclaimed arranger and bandleader Mark Masters reimagines music by visionary saxophonists Billy Harper and Sam Rivers on two stunning new albums

Both albums are out June 6, 2025 via Masters’ longtime label Capri Records and feature Billy Harper asspecial guest soloist with Masters’ virtuosic ensemble Sam Rivers 100 celebrates the late composer’s centenary with music from his Blue Note years, whileDance, Eternal Spirits, Dance! Draws inspiration from throughout Harper’s storied career …

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Flutist and composer Yulia Musayelyan blends Latin American folk traditions with modern jazz aesthetics on her contemplative new release, “Strange Times”

The past four years have seen dramatic crests and troughs within society, from the dark lows at the heart of the global pandemic to the renewed sense of vigor and joy that has blossomed following the extinguishing of that crisis. Throughout these four years, musicians in particular have adapted and …

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The Squirrel Nut Zippers to Deck the Halls with Their Signature Seasonal Swing!

The Multi-Platinum Jazz Rockers Present “An Evening with Squirrel Nut Zippers Christmas Caravan Tour”  The swingin’ seasonal sounds of the Squirrel Nut Zippers (SNZ) will be roaring into cities across the country as they present fans will the gift of their sensational and swaggering holiday shows. The iconic multi-platinum jazz rockers will …

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Live from the Northwest, 1959 is the third release from Brubeck Editions,the official label of the Brubeck family

Brubeck Editions announces the release of The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Live from The Northwest, 1959.This collection of recordings from two electrifying concerts is a celebration of the iconic Quartet’s singular sound and stellar output in the 1950’s. The legendary Mr. Brubeck’s pianistic refrains dance with alto saxophonist Paul Desmond’s fluid …

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Trombonist Nick Finzer celebrates jazz legend JJ Johnson’s centennial with “Legacy”, an album that honors the icon’s past and commemorates his still-living legacy, brought to life by Johnson’s own longstanding band members

NEW YORK, N.Y. – The year 2024 marks something special for many jazz musicians and trombonists alike: the centennial of JJ Johnson, one of the genre’s profound luminaries and all-time most influential trombonists. In honor of this magnanimous moment in jazz history, trombonist, composer, educator, and Outside in Music label …

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Guitarist and composer Phil Sargent presents his long-awaited third album, “Sons”, a reflection on fatherhood and the timeless importance and wonder therein

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. – Guitarist and composer Phil Sargent is a name to be reckoned with in the Boston and New York music scenes. Described as a musician who “is cognizant of the tradition but thinks outside of the box” (All About Jazz) and who “incorporates melodic hooks into …

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Trombonist and Composer Brian Scarborough Releases “We Need The Wind,” an Autobiographical Reflection on the Process of Rebuilding and Healing as an Artist

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. – Brian Scarborough is a standout trombonist who has made a mark for himself both as a performer and composer. With music described as “…simultaneously stimulating and accessible, refreshingly modern and rooted in tradition,” (Chicago Jazz Magazine), Scarborough continues his trend of blending tradition with innovation …

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