by Matt Micucci, Jazziz If you’re looking for some great new music to discover this weekend, look no further than our weekly New Release Cheat Sheet. Read more here.
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THE WEEK IN JAZZ: John Minnock’s Performance of ‘You Don’t Know What Love Is’ – Jazziz
by Matt Micucci, Jazziz “Vocalist John Minnock has shared with us his live performance of the classic song, “You Don’t Know What Love Is,” also featuring saxophone great Dave Liebman. … Read More
FEATURE: Keith Loftis’ ‘Original State’ in New Release Cheat Sheet – Jazziz
by Matt Micucci, Jazziz “Saxophonist/composer Keith Loftis releases today his first album in about a decade and his fourth as a leader overall. Original State is a fine swinging showcase … Read More
PODCAST: Jazziz Travel #5: Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol
By Matt Micucci, Jazziz JAZZIZ Travel is a new podcast series hosted by JAZZIZ online editor Matt Micucci that explores jazz and creative music in all four corners of the … Read More
ALBUM ANNOUNCEMENT: Adi Meyerson, I Want to Sing My Heart Out in Praise of Life – JAZZIZ
By Matt Micucci, Jazziz Bassist/composer Adi Meyerson’s forthcoming new album, I Want to Sing My Heart Out in Praise of Life, is an adventurous six-part suite inspired by the work … Read More
NEW RELASE CHEAT SHEET: Sam Pilnick’s Nonet Project, The Adler Suite – JAZZIZ
By Matt Micucci, Jazziz Saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist/music educator Sam Pilnick releases today his first full-length album, The Adler Suite, including original compositions performed with his steadfast ensemble, Sam Pilnick’s Nonet Project. On … Read More
NEW RELEASE CHEAT SHEET: Samara Joy – JAZZIZ
By Matt Micucci, Jazziz If you’re looking for some great new music to discover this weekend, look no further than our weekly New Release Cheat Sheet. Read more here. … Read More
ANNOUNCEMENT: Sunny Sumter Promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer of DC Jazz Festival Organization – JAZZIZ
By Matt Micucci, JAZZIZ Professional jazz vocalist/seasoned art executive Sunny Sumter has been promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer of the DC Jazz Festival Organization. “I look forward to … Read More
NEW RELEASE: Tomoko Omura “Branches Vol.2” – Jazziz
By Matt Micucci, Jazziz Shizuoka-born violinist/composer Tomoko Omura’s fifth album, Branches Vol. 2, is her follow-up to last summer’s Branches Vol. 1, featuring six more of her original compositions inspired … Read More
10 Albums You Need to Know: Bruce Harris – “Soundview” – Jazziz
By Matt Micucci, Jazziz Bronx-born trumpeter/composer/educator Bruce Harris celebrates his ancestors and the architects of the Black American songbook, from Duke Ellington to Barry Harris and beyond, via covers and … Read More