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ABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago
London music

Jazz saxophonist and composer Benny Golson dies at 95

Benny Golson, jazz composer and saxophonist, passed away at 95, leaving behind a rich legacy of music and collaborations with jazz greats. [ more ]
London Jazz News
1 month ago
London music

Jon Lloyd Quartet - Pizza Express Soho, 15 Sept.

Jon Lloyd and John Law, after 35 years of collaboration, explore a gentler yet reflective musical landscape in their current jazz quartet. [ more ]
London Jazz News
7 months ago
London music

Xavier Richardeau - 'A Caribbean Thing'

Xavier Richardeau blends Afro-Caribbean musical idioms seamlessly.
The ensemble's performance in 'A Caribbean Thing' showcases diverse sub-genres like biguine, reggae, mazurka, calypso, montuno, and samba. [ more ]
London Jazz News
7 months ago
London music

Jon Lloyd Quartet - 'Earth Songs'

Jazz is often criticized for being difficult to follow, but the Jon Lloyd Quartet's album focuses on memorable tunes that are accessible and inviting.
The quartet, led by saxophonist and composer Jon Lloyd, channels deep emotions with technical prowess and patient authority. [ more ]
Pitchfork
8 months ago
Music

The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis Announce New Album for Impulse!, Share Song

The Messthetics and jazz saxophonist James Brandon Lewis have collaborated on a new album.
The lead single from the album is called 'Emergence'. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago
London music

Jazz saxophonist and composer Benny Golson dies at 95

Benny Golson, jazz composer and saxophonist, passed away at 95, leaving behind a rich legacy of music and collaborations with jazz greats. [ more ]
London Jazz News
1 month ago
London music

Jon Lloyd Quartet - Pizza Express Soho, 15 Sept.

Jon Lloyd and John Law, after 35 years of collaboration, explore a gentler yet reflective musical landscape in their current jazz quartet. [ more ]
London Jazz News
7 months ago
London music

Xavier Richardeau - 'A Caribbean Thing'

Xavier Richardeau blends Afro-Caribbean musical idioms seamlessly.
The ensemble's performance in 'A Caribbean Thing' showcases diverse sub-genres like biguine, reggae, mazurka, calypso, montuno, and samba. [ more ]
London Jazz News
7 months ago
London music

Jon Lloyd Quartet - 'Earth Songs'

Jazz is often criticized for being difficult to follow, but the Jon Lloyd Quartet's album focuses on memorable tunes that are accessible and inviting.
The quartet, led by saxophonist and composer Jon Lloyd, channels deep emotions with technical prowess and patient authority. [ more ]
Pitchfork
8 months ago
Music

The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis Announce New Album for Impulse!, Share Song

The Messthetics and jazz saxophonist James Brandon Lewis have collaborated on a new album.
The lead single from the album is called 'Emergence'. [ more ]
morejazz
London Jazz News
6 months ago
Music

Mark Lockheart: new album 'Smiling' - released on 29 Mar. , launch Vortex 6 Apr.

Mark Lockheart's new album embraces simplicity and continuity in his musical journey.
Lockheart's new album features an all-star 12-piece band with familiar faces from his earlier recordings. [ more ]
London Jazz News
7 months ago
London music

Paul Dunmall Quintet / Ed Puddick /Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Big Band - 'Soultime Again'

Paul Dunmall is known for his powerful and expressive saxophone playing.
The album 'Soultime Again' combines Dunmall's improvisational energy with the arrangements of a 14-piece big band. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Music

Sam Gendel and Fabiano do Nascimento: The Room review | Ammar Kalia's global album of the month

Sam Gendel's latest album, The Room, is a departure from his previous work, featuring only soprano saxophone and collaborator Fabiano do Nascimento's guitar.
The Room showcases Gendel's ability to produce a breathy, whisper-soft sound on his saxophone, complemented by Nascimento's muscular finger-picking harmonics.
The album is technically complex and emotionally impactful, proving that quietude can often have the greatest impact in music. [ more ]
London Jazz News
8 months ago
London music

New album by Rob Cope 'Gemini', release date 12 Jan

Rob Cope's latest album, Gemini, showcases his unique voice as an instrumentalist and composer.
Cope chose to record with saxophonist Andy Scott, pianist Liam Noble, and drummer Paul Clarvis because of their similar musical style and their ability to both read and improvise. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Music

Sam Gendel and Fabiano do Nascimento: The Room review | Ammar Kalia's global album of the month

Sam Gendel's latest album, The Room, is a departure from his previous work, featuring only soprano saxophone and collaborator Fabiano do Nascimento's guitar.
The Room showcases Gendel's ability to produce a breathy, whisper-soft sound on his saxophone, complemented by Nascimento's muscular finger-picking harmonics.
The album is technically complex and emotionally impactful, proving that quietude can often have the greatest impact in music. [ more ]
London Jazz News
8 months ago
London music

New album by Rob Cope 'Gemini', release date 12 Jan

Rob Cope's latest album, Gemini, showcases his unique voice as an instrumentalist and composer.
Cope chose to record with saxophonist Andy Scott, pianist Liam Noble, and drummer Paul Clarvis because of their similar musical style and their ability to both read and improvise. [ more ]
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London Jazz News
8 months ago
London music

Matthieu Bordenave with Florian Weber, Patrice Moret, James Maddren - 'The Blue Land'

Matthieu Bordenave is a saxophonist who debuted with La Traversée in 2020.
His latest album, The Blue Land, leans more heavily into his roots in Coltrane and Lloyd. [ more ]
Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
9 months ago
Silicon Valley

Eddie M. and The Boys in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Eddie Mininfield is a funky, soulful saxophonist who has played with some of the best in the business, like Prince & The Revolution, Sheila E., Beyonce, Paula Abdul and Stevie Nicks.
BrooklynVegan
10 months ago
Chicago

Mars Williams, saxophonist for Psychedelic Furs & The Waitresses, has died

Mars Williams, saxophonist for The Waitresses and The Psychedelic Furs, has passed away at the age of 68.
Williams played with multiple bands throughout his career and also led fusion ensemble Liquid Soul.
He was a respected figure in the jazz and rock communities, collaborating with a wide range of musicians. [ more ]
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