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An eclectic array of musicians will gather in New York to celebrate the pianist’s legacy. Five collaborators and admirers discuss his experiments, artistry and generosity.

Mark Levine, who made his mark in both swinging and Latin jazz as a pianist, trombonist, composer, arranger, and educator, died on Jan. 27, at 83.

Chick Corea, classically trained American jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader whose piano style and tunes were extensively imitated. He collaborated with numerous musicians and received more than 20 Grammy Awards. Learn more about Corea’s life and work.

Jazz Corner of the World Encore   Mondays at 6:00 PM A Listen to the Mainstream Label      Host Craig Kessler presents a variety of jazz recordings from the 15-years of Mainstream Records. This interesting label was operated by Bob Shad from 1964 to 1978. We’ll hear Sarah Vaughan, Harold Land, Hadley Caliman, Charles Kynard, … Continue reading

Jazz Corner of the World Encore   Mondays at 6:00 PM Keyboardist Denny Zeitlin      Host Craig Kessler spins a wonderful assortment of keyboard selections from Doctor Zeitlin’s 60-year recording career. We’ll hear music from 1963 (with Jeremy Steig), his four Columbia recordings (’64 – ’67), as well as a number of fine recordings … Continue reading

Juno-winning bassist and composer Dave Young has shared the details of his latest album Mantra, coming Nov. 5, 2021.

Since 1985, KUVO has provided a rare blend of music & news. We broadcast the best in Jazz, Latin Jazz & Blues in addition to 17 locally produced, culturally diverse programs.

Horace Silver Satisfaction Guaranteed The Mama Suite, Pt. 2: Too Much Mama The Mama Suite, Pt. 3: Just Right Mama Philley Millie Gloria Where Do I Go from Here? Dont let this discs title or tunes with names like "I Love Annies Fanny" mislead you into thinking the venerable Horace Silver has put out a novelty record. What we have here is some superb 60s-era soul-jazz composed a...   more &raquond arranged by the originator of that genre. Horace, much like Art Blakey, has found some talented yo...

22 February 2021 Pat Donaher is a yogi, a professor, a high school teacher, a composer, and an alto saxophonist. Like many creative musicians, he was professionally educated and is a professional through and through, but simultaneously he is using his creativity across platforms. The hustle of the modern jazz musician ain’t easy. The effort, however, doesn’t show in Donaher’s gorgeous output. Music suffuses Donaher’s life. As a high school teacher, he leads a top ensemble of young peopl...

Mac on black 45 Views Original mods liked jazz. That’s where the word came from: modernism. In Britain, the beef between mods and rockers had been prefigured in the 50s by modernists – fans of modern jazz – vs traditionalists – acolytes of trad, Dad. I don’t know if this amounted to bike chains on Margate beach (BAM! SOCK! WHAM! THAT’S FOR PLAYING 42 CHORUSES OF TIGER RAG!) but the argument was heartfelt. I’m not quite old enough to remember this in person, but my musica...