French progressive rock and jazz violinist Didier Lockwood died February 18, 2018 in Paris. He was known for his virtuosity and experimentation on the electric…
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Artist Profiles: Joe Zawinul
Few keyboardists in jazz history matched the creativity and eclecticism of Joe Zawinul. He was a true innovator in the world of jazz and one…
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ECM Announces Thomas Strønen’s New Album Lucus
Thomas Strønen Time Is A Blind Guide – Lucus ECM Records has announced the release of Time Is A Blind Guide – Lucus, a new…
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Kit Downes To Release Obsidian
Kit Downes – Obsidian British organist Kit Downes is set to release a new album titled Obsidian (ECM records) on January 19, 2018. Obsidian features…
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Keith Emerson at the Piano
Keith Emerson – Emerson Plays Emerson (The Right Honourable Recording Company, 2017) Emerson Plays Emerson is a piano album by progressive rock legend Keith Emerson.…
View More Keith Emerson at the PianoJazz Guitar Maestro John Abercrombie Dies at 72
Acclaimed jazz guitarist John Abercrombie died on August 22, 2017 after a long illness. John Laird Abercrombie was born on December 16, 1944 in…
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Bill Frisell’s Harmony Project to Perform at Carboro ArtsCenter
Acclaimed jazz guitarist and innovator Bill Frisell is set to perform on Thursday, September 14th in Carrboro, North Carolina with his Harmony Project. The ensemble…
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Ancestor’s Tale
Ut Gret – Ancestor’s Tale (AltrOck Productions, 2014) Ancestor’s Tale is the fourth album by American progressive music band Ut Gret. The ensemble’s sound is…
View More Ancestor’s TaleArtist Profiles: John McLaughlin
In a career that has spanned over 4 years John McLaughlin has been part of or led some of the most important movements in jazz…
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Masterful Final Act for 11th House
Larry Coryell’s 11th House – Seven Secrets (Savoy Jazz, 2017) Seven Secrets brought together the seminal 11th House fusion band, one of the finest jazz-rock…
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