Culture Jazz reviews Rudy Royston’s ‘PaNOptic’
"Royston reveals an extraordinary ability to evocatively transpose jazz idioms to the solo drum…
TIDAL features third single from Manuel Valera’s José Martí en Nueva York
Listen to “Odio La Mascara Y El Vicio,” on the Afro-Cuban Icons and All-Stars playlist.
Greg Ward’s ‘Stomping Off From Greenwood’ featured in PopMatters piece ’12 Brilliant Recent Jazz Albums’
Will Layman says, "Ward's nimble alto slithers through all of it, sounding more human and more…
Third single from Manuel Valera New Cuban Express Big Band available now
This track features vocalist Camila Meza, saxophonist Roman Filiu, and trombonist Andy Clausen.
Playlists feature Manuel Valera’s second single
"Si Quiere Que De Este Mundo," is being featured on playlists by Spotify, Amazon Music, and TIDAL.
ANFTD #82: Jaleel Shaw
Dave sits down with saxophonist and composer Jaleel Shaw to talk about his extraordinary playing…
‘Both Are True’ by the Webber / Morris Big Band reviewed by PopMatters
Will Layman says, "The Webber/Morris Big Band jumps out like a joy."
New single from Mike Fahie Jazz Orchestra’s ‘Urban(e)’ available now
The track is Claude Debussy's "La fille aud cheveux de lin," featuring Mike Fahie on trombone.
Manuel Valera New Cuban Express Big Band 2nd single out today
This track features vocalist Sofia Rei as well as solos by Manuel Valera, Michael Rodriguez, Andrew…
Mike Fahie Jazz Orchestra featured on TIDAL playlist!
The streaming service TIDAL is featuring "Nessum Dorma" from Mike Fahie Jazz Orchestra on their…
New video for the second single from Mike Fahie Jazz Orchestra’s ‘Urban(e)’
The track features saxophonist Chet Doxas and the video features Mike Fahie's own time-lapse…
Artist Update: Chet Doxas
Saxophonist Chet Doxas checks in about recording with the Mike Fahie Jazz Orchestra and updates us…
Four-star review from All About Jazz for Rudy Royston’s ‘PaNOptic’
Ian Patterson says that 'PaNOptic' "makes for a wonderfully kaleidoscopic journey."
Check out second single from Mike Fahie Jazz Orchestra’s ‘Urban(e)’
You can listen to "Nessun Dorma," Puccini's most famous aria, rearranged for tenor saxophonist Chet…
Manuel Valera on his new album, ‘José Martí en Nueva York’
Manuel provides some insights into how his new big band record came to be.
Rudy Royston Releases 3rd Single from ‘PaNOptic’
"mr zoot suite--bruh Arnold" takes inspiration from a family member who recently passed away.
Watch the video for the first single from Mike Fahie Jazz Orchestra’s ‘Urban(e)’
Watch the video for Fahie's arrangement of Chopin's "Funeral March" on our channels.
Watch the trailer video for Manuel Valera’s New Cuban Express Big Band
The album features a seven part suite of music based on the poetry of famed Cuban writer José Martí…
JAZZIZ premieres video for Mike Fahie Jazz Orchestra’s first single
Watch the studio recording video of Fahie's reimagining of Chopin's "Prélude, Op. 28 no. 20."
Anna Webber and Angela Morris speak
Here are some poignant thoughts from the co-leaders of the Webber/Morris Big Band.
New release: Manuel Valera’s New Cuban Express Big Band
This big band debut features new Valera compositions inspired by famed Cuban writer José Martí.
ANFTD #81: Cory Smythe
His extraordinary new recording on Pyroclastic Records, Accelerate Every Voice, brings Cory Smythe…
Watch new video for Rudy Royston’s “maXX”
Inspired by the great Max Roach, the video features a collection of Rudy's stirring photographs.
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