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5 Things to Know About Samara Joy, Best New Artist Nominee at 2023 Grammys

Joe Eckstein — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 16:01:59 +0000

When the 2023 Grammys take place, all eyes will be on the Best New Artist category, which, as always, operates with a loose definition of “new.” However, nominee Samara Joy — whose 2022 album Linger Awhile is also in the running for Best Jazz Vocal Album — is a true breakout…

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5 Things to Know About Samara Joy, Best New Artist Nominee at 2023 Grammys
Joe Eckstein

5 Things to Know About DOMi & JD BECK, Nominated for Best New Artist at 2023 Grammys

Joe Eckstein — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 20:28:53 +0000

With a meteoric rise since first meeting in 2018, DOMi & JD BECK are capping off their triumphant 2022 with two nominations for the 2023 Grammy Awards. The jazz duo, consisting of keyboardist DOMi Louna and drummer JD Beck, is up for Best New Artist, while their debut album NOT…

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5 Things to Know About DOMi & JD BECK, Nominated for Best New Artist at 2023 Grammys
Joe Eckstein

Robert Glasper on Bringing His Multi-Faceted Piano Music to Austin City Limits, New Song with Mac Miller: “He Was a Trailblazer”

Abby Jones — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 19:00:59 +0000

Austin City Limits might not be the first place you think of when you want to hear jazz, but if anyone could bring the genre to the wide-spanning music festival, it’d be Robert Glasper. The four-time Grammy winner is a renowned pianist, record producer, and songwriter, whose collaborations span roots-rock…

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Robert Glasper on Bringing His Multi-Faceted Piano Music to Austin City Limits, New Song with Mac Miller: “He Was a Trailblazer”
Abby Jones

Leland Whitty of BADBADNOTGOOD Announces Solo Album Anyhow, Shares “Awake”: Stream

Bryan Kress — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:01:10 +0000

BADBADNOTGOOD multi-instrumentalist Leland Whitty has announced his debut solo album, Anyhow, along with its lead single “Awake” and the project’s release date on December 9th. The album consists of seven tracks written, arranged, and performed by Whitty, with his older brother Lowell on drums for nearly every track, and additional…

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Leland Whitty of BADBADNOTGOOD Announces Solo Album Anyhow, Shares “Awake”: Stream
Bryan Kress

Trevor Dunn’s Trio-Convulsant (Mr. Bungle) Announces First Album in 18 Years, Shares “Saint-Médard” and “Thaumaturge”: Stream

Jon Hadusek — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:47:07 +0000

Trevor Dunn’s Trio-Convulsant are returning with their first new album in over 18 years, Sèances, which arrives October 28th. Two tracks, “Saint-Médard” and “Thaumaturge,” can be heard now. It marks the first new music from the Mr. Bungle bassist’s jazz ensemble since 2004’s Sister Phantom Owl Fish. For the forthcoming…

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Trevor Dunn’s Trio-Convulsant (Mr. Bungle) Announces First Album in 18 Years, Shares “Saint-Médard” and “Thaumaturge”: Stream
Jon Hadusek

Robert Glasper’s New Song “Therapy pt. 2” Features a Freewheeling Mac Miller: Stream

Eddie Fu — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 19:14:02 +0000

Robert Glasper has shared a new song called “Therapy pt. 2” featuring the late Mac Miller. It’s the first single from the “Supreme Edition” of the pianist’s album Black Radio III, which is out this Friday, October 14th, via Loma Vista Recordings. “Therapy pt. 2” finds Miller at his most…

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Robert Glasper’s New Song “Therapy pt. 2” Features a Freewheeling Mac Miller: Stream
Eddie Fu

R.I.P. Pharoah Sanders, Pioneering Jazz Saxophonist Dead at 81

Carys Anderson — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 19:05:46 +0000

Pharoah Sanders, the saxophonist who played with John Coltrane and helped pioneer the spiritual jazz movement, has died at age 81. The label Luaka Bop announced his death, saying in a statement, “He died peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends in Los Angeles earlier this morning. Always and forever…

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R.I.P. Pharoah Sanders, Pioneering Jazz Saxophonist Dead at 81
Carys Anderson

Laufey Breaks Down Debut Album Everything I Know About Love Track by Track: Exclusive

Kelly Park — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 15:00:47 +0000

Singer, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey (pronounced Lay-Vay) has introduced a new generation to the world of classic jazz through her intimate songwriting. Today (August 26th), the LA-based artist shares her debut album, Everything I Know About Love. Laufey, who is known to draw from her classically trained background, weaves…

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Laufey Breaks Down Debut Album Everything I Know About Love Track by Track: Exclusive
Kelly Park

John Coltrane’s Blue Train Getting Special Vinyl Reissue

Glenn Rowley — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 17:11:25 +0000

Blue Note has announced a new vinyl reissue of John Coltrane’s 1958 studio album Blue Train, out September 16th. Released in honor of the 65th anniversary of the album’s recording, it will be available in two different formats: a single LP mono pressing in a deluxe gatefold jacket and a…

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John Coltrane’s Blue Train Getting Special Vinyl Reissue
Glenn Rowley

Dr. John’s Posthumous Album Gets Title, Release Date

Abby Jones — Thu, 05 May 2022 19:38:47 +0000

When he died of a heart attack in 2019, New Orleans music legend Dr. John was in the midst of working on an album. Now three years after his passing, that LP has finally been given a title and posthumous release date: Things Happen That Way is due out on September…

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Dr. John’s Posthumous Album Gets Title, Release Date
Abby Jones

Thundercat Announces 2022 Headlining Tour Dates

Alex Young — Wed, 04 May 2022 20:53:37 +0000

Thundercat has announced a number of new headlining tour dates to go along with his upcoming stint opening for Red Hot Chili Peppers. Between July and September, the funk maestro will play shows in cities like Las Vegas, Vancouver, Milwaukee, Richmond, New Orleans, and Houston. Check out the tour’s full…

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Thundercat Announces 2022 Headlining Tour Dates
Alex Young

Thom Yorke Unveils New Mix Featuring Miles Davis, Sun Ra, and IDLES: Stream

Carys Anderson — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 15:00:18 +0000

Thom Yorke is back with the seventh installment of his Sonos radio show, “In the Absence Thereof.” Listen to the playlist below. Yorke’s latest mixtape ranges from Miles Davis and Sun Ra to IDLES and IC3PEAK. Despite their musical differences, however, the artists are united by their influence on the…

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Thom Yorke Unveils New Mix Featuring Miles Davis, Sun Ra, and IDLES: Stream
Carys Anderson

Norah Jones Unearths Cover of Ray Charles’ “Hallelujah, I Love Him So”: Stream

Glenn Rowley — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 16:50:48 +0000

Norah Jones has unveiled her long-buried cover of Ray Charles’ “Hallelujah, I Love Him So” to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her landmark debut Come Away with Me. Stream the track below. “Lemme tell you ’bout a boy I know/ He’s my baby and he lives next door,” she croons over…

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Norah Jones Unearths Cover of Ray Charles’ “Hallelujah, I Love Him So”: Stream
Glenn Rowley

All That Jazz: Watch Nandi Bushell Play Guitar, Bass, Drums and Saxophone on John Coltrane Cover

Spencer Kaufman — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:03:43 +0000

As she approaches her 12th birthday, Nandi Bushell continues to challenge herself musically. Her latest effort finds the British wunderkind tackling jazz, as she plays four instruments while covering John Coltrane’s “Mr. P.C.” Nandi, whom Consequence named its 2021 Rookie of the Year, has already proven that she can master…

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All That Jazz: Watch Nandi Bushell Play Guitar, Bass, Drums and Saxophone on John Coltrane Cover
Spencer Kaufman

2022 Grammys: Lady Gaga Honors Tony Bennett by Performing “Do I Love You”: Watch

Jonah Krueger — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 02:46:25 +0000

Lady Gaga returned to perform at the 2022 Grammys after a two-year break to perform “Do I Love You,” her duet with Tony Bennett from Love for Sale, their collaborative album released last year. Watch the reply below. Clothed in a beautiful aqua-colored gown, Gaga paid tribute to her collaborator…

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2022 Grammys: Lady Gaga Honors Tony Bennett by Performing “Do I Love You”: Watch
Jonah Krueger