Emi Makabe’s ‘Anniversary’ named ‘Best Jazz on Bandcamp’ for October
Bandcamp says: "Emi Makabe’s communion of modern jazz and Japanese folk makes for an auspicious debut."
Live chat for subscribers with Dave Douglas and Rudy Royston on November 8
Subscribers can participate in a live ZOOM chat on Nov 8th.
WBGO premieres a track from Dave Douglas ‘Marching Music’
Nate Chinen says, ""Fair Fight" is the obvious track to promote this week — a reminder that impartiality and integrity are critical to the election process."
It’s release day for Emi Makabe’s ‘Anniversary’
Bandcamp purchasers receive a bonus track that doesn't appear on the CD, an alternate version of the title track.
ANFTD #85: Nicholas Payton
Nick sat down with Dave Douglas, via Zoom, for a wide ranging conversation about music making, trumpet playing, family, referencing heroes, the influence of geography on music, and more.
Watch new Manuel Valera video featuring Sofia Rei
The song features vocalist Sofia Rei as well as solos by trombonist Matt McDonald and alto saxophonist Michael Thomas.
Listen to the title track from Emi Makabe’s ‘Anniversary’
"Anniversary" is the title track from Emi's upcoming album and it is a beautiful duet with her husband, bassist Thomas Morgan.
Latin Jazz Network premieres new Manuel Valera video
"Tiene El Leopardo Un Abrigo / Cultivo Una Rosa Blanca" featuring vocalist Sofia Rei.
For your consideration
Five of our releases have been selected in the first round of nominations for this year's GRAMMY Awards.
Watch new video for Emi Makabe: Flash
The video was animated by Monica Jane Frisell, who is great photographer who has done a number of videos for Bill Frisell.
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