Contemporary Jazz
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Terry Clarke Takes The Lead On It's About Time.
By: Tien Providence
Drummer Terry Clarke, One of Canada's most celebrated and recorded jazzmen commemorates fifty years in the music with his debut as a leader. more...
By: Douglas Nordfors
Keith Jarrett's improvisational feats on the piano have taken on a new form, and his new recording, Testament: Paris/London, is abundant proof that it works. more...
Robert Glasper Gets Double Booked.
By: Tien Providence
Robert Glasper's new disc on the Blue Note label continues his quest to blur the boundaries between the acoustic, electric and electronic side of jazz. more...
John McLaughlin And Chick Corea Reunites.
By: Tien Providence
Chick Corea and John Mclaughlin first met while working for Miles Davis, years later they are back with a new CD that continues the vision of Miles 70's fusion years. more...
Project: First Album, Winter in June
Project's variety of fine jazz music has made them popular fast. more...
Cellar Live Jazz From Canada's West Coast.
By: Tien Providence
For many of Canada's West Coast musicians, playing at The Cellar and getting recording and distributed by the label has helped boost many careers. more...
Alhambra Love Songs Album Review
By: Sebastian Albu
Alhambra Love Songs is John Zorn's piano trio homage to the city of San Francisco and some of the artists who have shaped his legacy. more...
Newport Jazz Festival Highlights 2009
By: Barbara Shema
The side stages rocked at the 2009 George Wein CareFusion Newport Jazz Festival 55 as Vandermark 5 and the North Carolina Central Big Band played to enthusiastic crowds. more...
Mahavishnu Orchestra: Birds Of Fire
By: Karl Keely
Mahavishnu Orchestra had achieved notice with their debut album, The Inner Mounting Flame, and followed the record with an intense, successful and extensive tour cycle. more...
2009 Newport RI Jazz Festival Update
By: Barbara Shema
Newport Jazz Festival celebrating 55 years, will be sponsored in 2009 by CareFusion. View the updated line-up of musicians, price of tickets and parking information. more...
Groove Bell Stage Is Where It's At!
By: Meg Coles
The Scene Bell stage has proven itself the place to be for party monsters on a tight budget while visiting Montreal's Jazz Festival 2009 more...
Remembering Wayman Tisdale – One Month Later
By: Omar Bobb-Semple
Although Wayman Tisdale's time on Earth is over, his legacy and influence will continue to resonate throughout the world; in basketball, in music, and in life. more...
Vanessa Williams: The Real Thing
By: Paula Edelstein
"Vanessa Williams is an artist of rare talent, depth and creativity," states John Burk, the Executive Producer of The Real Thing. Truer words were never spoken. more...
DeJohnette Trio Dazzles At Boulder Theatre
By: Sebastian Albu
DeJohnette, Frisell and Harris delivered a fantastic set of music in support of DeJohnette's latest album, "The Elephant Sleeps, But Still Remembers." more...
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