Jazz columnist Robin James rounds up spring jazz news including Roy Hargrove’s live Bern recording, the first Kenny Dorham biography, new albums from Stacey Kent and Oscar Peterson, and a Guggenheim Fellowship for James Brandon Lewis.
Robin James
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New releases and rising voices
Jazz columnist Robin James spotlights Brandon Woody’s debut album “For the Love of It All,” plus new Blue Note releases, jazz radio favorites, and more.
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Tis the season: The Grammys, the start of holiday music, and more
It’s Grammy Awards time, and the holiday season is upon us, so there are plenty of potential gift-giving ideas here.
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Fall favorites and new offerings
This fall season brings a great bounty of new jazz releases and concerts to check out thus far.
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Warren Wolf shines at the Dakota
‘Bringing the soulful grooves, and contemporary R&B to a steamy finish, the band saved.’
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Jazz world continues to adapt and speak to the times
Many artists are continuing to put on some of the best jazz concerts taking place on the web weekly.