New Helsinki (Edition Records EDN1087) is the title of the new album by Finnish guitar virtuoso and composer Olli Hirvonen. Currently-based in New York City,…
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Pete Oxley and Nicolas Meier’s Extraordinary Guitar Dialog
Pete Oxley and Nicolas Meier – The Colours of Time (MGP Records MGPCD019, 2016) Two of Europe’s finest eclectic jazz guitarists continue their series of…
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John Scofield Winner of Best Jazz Instrumental Album Grammy Award
Country For Old Men (Impulse!) by guitarist John Scofield is the winner of Best Jazz Instrumental Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. The other…
View More John Scofield Winner of Best Jazz Instrumental Album Grammy AwardUnpredictable Experimental Fusion by MJ12
MJ12 – MJ12 (Gonzo Multimedia UK, 2016) MJ12 is the new jazz-rock fusion project developed by renowned British bassist Percy Jones. Although parts of the…
View More Unpredictable Experimental Fusion by MJ12Al Di Meola’s Elegant Gypsy 40th Anniversary Tour To Begin in February 2017
Jazz fusion innovator, composer and guitar maestro Al Di Meola will continue to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of his Elegant Gypsy Tour with new concerts…
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Much-admired Fusion Drummer Alphonse Mouzon Dies at 68
Composer, arranger, producer, multi-instrumentalist and actor Alphonse Mouzon passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2016. Alphonse Mouzon was born on November 21st, 1948 in…
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Azymuth – Fênix (Far Out Recordings FARO 194CD, 2016) Fênix is the new studio album by a renowned Brazilian band named Azymuth that has been…
View More Azymuth Rises AgainAn Evening with Pat Metheny Tour Announced
Acclaimed guitarist Pat Metheny has announced his upcoming American tour. The band on this tour includes drummer Antonio Sanchez, bassist Linda Oh and pianist Gwilym…
View More An Evening with Pat Metheny Tour AnnouncedIn The Name Of Love
Valentina Marino – “In The Name Of Love” (Jazzheads, 2016) Italian vocalist Valentina Marino delivers a contemporary jazz mix of original songs, pop hits like…
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The Dazzling Vocals of Esperanza Spalding
Esperanza Spalding – Emily’s D+Evolution (Concord, 2016) Jazz bassist, vocalist and composer Esperanza Spalding has released what is perhaps one of her most progressive albums.…
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