jazz

Song of the Day: Paul Bley “Ida Lupino”

Canadian jazz pianist, Paul Bley, turns in a stunning and playful tribute to the great actress and film director, Ida Lupino.

Categories: Blog, jazz, Song of the Day Tags: Barry Altschul, Ida Lupino, jazz, music, Paul Bley, song of the day, Steve Swallow

Delightful and sublime vocalist Linn Segolson has been dropping a string of new treats as Atma Ritmo.

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“She Brings The Rain” may be original vocalist Malcolm Mooney‘s greatest moment with legendary German band, CAN.

“Fuchsia Swing Song” was the title track for the great saxophonist, Sam Rivers‘ debut as a leader and finds him coming out swinging.

Today we remember the great jazz pianist and John Cotrane-sideman, McCoy Tyner who sadly passed away over the weekend.

Categories: Blog, In Memoriam, jazz Tags: In Memoriam, jazz, John Coltrane, mccoy tyner

“Lost and Found” by London-based seven-piece jazz ensemble Collocutor is a deep exploration of modal jazz territory.

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“Tomorrow” is a lament by The Durutti Column, featuring Vini Reilly’s plaintive vocals set against a gorgeous tapestry of layered guitars.

“Mists of Krakatoa” from the group’s sophomore release catches the Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble at its moody best.

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“Mode For Joe” finds, Joe Henderson, one of the giants of the tenor saxophone at the very peak of his formidable powers.

Categories: Blog, jazz, music, Song of the Day Tags: Bobby Hutcherson, Cedar Walton, jazz, joe henderson, music, song of the day

Today we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Herbie Hancock‘s stirring jazz tribute to the great Civil Rights movement leader.