Roy Ayers, the vibraphonist, composer, and record producer whose groove instinctively pushed jazz to its soulful outer limits of hipness, inspiring a legion of hip hop artists to sample his huge catalogue of music, particularly his hit “Everybody Loves the Sunshine,” died on March 4, in New York City. He was 84. “It is with […]

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06.03.2025

JAZZ NOTES: Roberta Flack, distinctive and subtle singer

Roberta Flack, who inspired generations of singers with her subtle folk/jazz/blues storytelling that captured romance.

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27.02.2025

Jazz Notes: Chief Baba Clarke, Birthday Berta, Mezzrow, Dizzy's

On Feb. 27, master percussionist Chief Baba Neil Clarke will present a unique solo African drum performance, he calls the Brooklyn Bougarabou Project.

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20.02.2025

Jazz Notes: Sista Zock, Esperanza Spaulding

Longtime Harlem resident and well-known performer Sista Zock brings the storied Minton’s Playhouse (206 W. 118 Street) to life.

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19.02.2025

JAZZ NOTES: Jazz Gallery, Sista’s Place, Dizzy’s

The Jazz Gallery, the little jazz club that roars with tomorrow’s legends, presents the Tivon Pennicott Quartet for one night only.

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10.02.2025

JAZZ NOTES: Claudia Acuna, Bluesology, the Shine Challenge

The Chilean song stylist Claudia Acuna has infused her native Latina uniqueness to this music since her debut album “Wind from the South”.

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30.01.2025

JAZZ NOTES: Sun Ra Spirit, Studio 17, So What

On Feb. 1, the Jazz Foundation of America (JFA) will offer the perfect remedy to raise the temperature to a spiritual high with “Satellites in the Spirit of Sun Ra.

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23.01.2025

JAZZ NOTES: ‘A Strange Celestial Road,’ Sista’s Place

Ahmed Abdullah has written a fascinating autobiography, “A Strange Celestial Road: My Times in the Sun Ra Arkestra."

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16.01.2025

A review of ‘A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical’

The Broadway production of “A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical” at Studio 54 is a sho’nuff foot-stomping.

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09.01.2025

‘JAZZ NOTES: A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical’ — A review

The Broadway production of “A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical” at Studio 54 is a sho’nuff foot-stomping.

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09.01.2025

JAZZ NOTES: Jazz Boxx, Jazz Congress, Unity Jazz, Winter Jazzfest - New York Amsterdam News

The Jazz Congress will be an all-day affair on Jan. 8–9 (9:30 a.m.–7 p.m.), giving all those in the jazz community and newcomers an opportunity to network.

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23.12.2024

Jazz Notes: Our annual New Year’s Eve roundup

Happy spirits might be awakened as the New Year opens in the landmark historic building where Brooklyn’s Brownstone Jazz.

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19.12.2024

Unparalleled poet and eternal activist Nikki Giovanni dies at 81

Nikki Giovanni, the fiery poet, author, activist, and educator, died on Dec. 9 in Blacksburg, VA at age 81.

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12.12.2024

JAZZ NOTES: Staten Island Jazz, John Zorn, Jay Hoggard

The Universal Temple of the Arts has successfully presented the longest-running jazz festival in the borough.

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05.12.2024

JAZZ NOTES: Dizzy’s, Village Vanguard, 92ny

As the December holidays approach, drummer, percussionist, and composer Ulysses Owens, Jr. and his big band return to Dizzy’s Club.

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29.11.2024

The Jazz Gallery, Village Vanguard, The Funk

Bassist and composer Harish Raghavan, whose musical vocabulary stretches into uncharted territory, will be at the Jazz Gallery on Nov. 29–30.

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21.11.2024

Roy Haynes, consummate drummer, dies at 99

Roy Haynes, one of the most influential drummers in jazz history, died peacefully in his sleep on November 12. He was 99.

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14.11.2024

Lou Donaldson, the soul jazz master, dies at 98

Lou Donaldson — an alto saxophonist whose style was steeped in traditional bebop with tones of blues & funk — died on Nov. 9.

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14.11.2024

Three performance highlights to see at EFG London Jazz Fest

This year’s EFG London Jazz Festival offers more than 100 events across London for an extensive 10-day stretch of amazing music.

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07.11.2024

JAZZ NOTES: AACM, James Moody Fest, Teddy Royal

The Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), known for its musical explorations that push traditional realms.

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31.10.2024

JAZZ NOTES: Foundation of America, Dizzy’s, Nublu Review

On Oct. 31, The Jazz Foundation of America (JFA) continues its Thursday afternoon series at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem.

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24.10.2024

Ravi Coltrane, Rufus Reid, Sista’s Place, Lou’s Birthday, Vote!!!

The Ravi Coltrane Quintet storms into the Village Vanguard (178 7th Avenue South) now through October 27.

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17.10.2024

JAZZ NOTES: NJPAC, Smalls, JALC, BRIC Festival

The moving, engrossing, impactful, fiery words of the 20th Dodge Poetry Festival, held at NJPAC, comes to an end on Oct. 19.

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10.10.2024

JAZZ NOTES: Bobby Short, Roy Haynes, Ronny Drayton

Bobby Short was known as a cabaret singer, but he referred to himself as a saloon singer.

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03.10.2024

Saxophonist Benny Golson, ‘Killer Joe’ composer, dies at 95

Tenor saxophonist and composer Benny Golson, died on September 21 at his home in Manhattan. He was 95.

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26.09.2024

JAZZ NOTES: Smoke, Smalls, Village Vanguard

Pianist and composer Christian Sands is creating his own fresh fluidity in the jazz forum.

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19.09.2024

The passing of icons Frankie Beverly, Dan Morgenstern, Sergio Mendes

This column is dedicated to the iconic contributions of Frankie Beverly, Dan Morgenstern, and Sergio Mendes.

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12.09.2024

JAZZ NOTES: White Plains, Big Chief, Sista’s Place, Nyack Jazz, Funmi

The JazzFest White Plains, from September 11–15, will have 18 live performances sprinkled throughout downtown White Plains.

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05.09.2024

JAZZ NOTES: Sugar Hill, Black Fiddler, Island Jazz

There are a few more hot flings left as New York City immerses itself in absorbing rhythms from three separate all-day jazz festivals.

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29.08.2024

Russell Malone, versatile guitarist, dies at 60

Jazz guitarist Russell Malone died on August 23 in Tokyo. His versatility and exquisite touch led him to play with a variety of artists.

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22.08.2024

JAZZ NOTES: Chicken Bone Beach, Charlie Parker Fest, Donald Harrison

The Chicken Bone Beach Jazz on the Beach Thursday Free Concert Series has only a few weeks left.

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15.08.2024

JAZZ NOTES: Owens Cookout, St. Peter’s Jazz, NAMA, Roy Haynes lauded

On August 17, everyone is invited to jazz bassist and composer Endea Owens’s Community Cookout at Marcus Garvey Park.

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08.08.2024

Harlem Week, Latin Jazz, Jazzmobile, St. Nick’s Jam, Valley Jazz

That positive force continues as Harlem Week celebrates its 50th anniversary with a host of conferences, sporting and cultural events.

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08.08.2024

JAZZ NOTES: Harlem Week, Latin Jazz, Jazzmobile, St. Nick’s Jam, Valley Jazz

In the summer of 1974, Harlem Week was birthed as Harlem Day, a one-day event, as an effort to create a positive force that would unify the Harlem residents.

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01.08.2024

JAZZ NOTES: Baldwin Centennial, Auyo, Village Vanguard

On August 2, “A Century of Baldwin: The Legacy Lives!” will commemorate the centennial birthday of the writer and civil/human rights activist James Baldwin.

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Saxophonist Benny Golson, ‘Killer Joe’ composer, dies at 95

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The passing of icons Frankie Beverly, Dan Morgenstern, Sergio Mendes

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Russell Malone, versatile guitarist, dies at 60

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