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Jazz musician news, articles and videos can provide a great source of information for jazz fans. Jazz musicians are some of the most creative and innovative artists in the music industry and their stories can be fascinating. From the latest headlines about their performances, to interviews and behind-the-scenes looks at their lives, there are plenty of interesting stories to explore. Reading up on the latest news and articles about jazz musicians can help you stay up to date on the latest developments in the jazz world and provide you with an inside look at the lives of these talented musicians.
Quincy Jones | musicalphabet
On November 3, 2024, Quincy Delight Jones Jr. died aged 91. He was musician (trumpet), music producer, songwriter, composer, arranger, and producer, with career spanned over 70 years. He was named one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century by magazine “Time”. For his work he received the following awards and honors: Honorary Doctorate…
Roy Haynes | musicalphabet
On November 12, 2024 Roy Owen Haynes died aged 99. He was musician (drums), regarded as one of best and most influential drummers in the history of jazz music. In his career lasting over 80 years he recorded and performed with the best known and most important jazz musicians, including Miles Davis, Lester Young, Kai Winding, Stan…
Shabaka Announces Possession EP, Shares New Song Featuring billy woods: Listen - HipHop Magz
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveShabaka has enlisted rapper billy woods for a new song called “Timepieces.” It serves as the opening song on the jazz musician’s Possession EP, which features further contributions from woods’ Armand Hammer bandmate, Elucid, Esperanza Spalding, South African jazz musician Nduduzo Makhathini, Brandee Younger, Carlos Niño, and Jason Moran. Listen to
Reviewed: Kjetil Husebø | Lampen | Pericopes+1 | Jenny Scheinman - Jazz Journal
Ever since the first jazz musician entered a recording studio or found the need for amplification, the music’s long and sometimes controversial relationship with technology was sealed. This month’s quartet of recordings is fairly representative of the ways in which today’s musicians are harnessing its potential, and even an ostensibly traditional work such as violinist […]
Freysteinn 'Að einhverju / To Somewhere' LP (Self-released) 4/5 - ukvibe - astral travelling since 1993
Icelandic bassist and composer Freysteinn returns with his third album, Aô Einhverju / To Somewhere, showcasing once more his compelling musical vision and artistry. This recording marks the second release with his quartet, now featuring the exceptional Hilmar Jensson on guitar, widely regarded as one of Iceland’s most influential non-jazz musicians. Joining him once again … Continue reading Freysteinn ‘Að einhverju / To Somewhere’ LP (Self-released) 4/5 →
Bassist Ursula Harrison named BBC Young Jazz Musician 2024 - Jazz Journal
The finals of the 10th BBC Young Jazz Musician competition, shown on BBC Four, 24th November, left no doubt that the legacy of hard bop is in good hands among young British players. Four finalists had competed the previous night at Queen Elizabeth Hall in London’s Southbank Centre for the top place, each playing their […]
Ursula Harrison: 'I usually avoid labelling myself as a jazz musician' - Jazz Journal
Bassist and composer Ursula Harrison, winner of BBC Young Jazz Musician 2024, didn’t have to cast widely for an influential exemplar: her mum, bassist Paula Gardiner, founder of the jazz course at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, was on hand. But where the mother might cherish a definition of jazz with sturdy […]