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The Grammy-nominated musician who died of pneumonia on Jan. 27 shared his knowledge in the influential works 'The Jazz Piano Book' and 'The Jazz Theory Book.'

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.

Jazzology: Masters & Baron update Ellingtonia, Bill Evans comes back to life, Alan Braufman revives the NYC Loft Scene and "Mike Drop" makes Jazz from Beatles! Jazzology's August column digs deep as the genius of Bill Evans was never more evident, the '70s NYC Loft Scene is revived, Ellington gets updated, and "Mike Drop" proves Lennon/McCartney are Jazz composers! Author: Mark Masters and trombonist Art Baron completely transcending, revitalizing and reimagining the music of bassist Jimmie Blanton and saxophonist Ben Webster who toiled in the Duke Ellington Orchestra, changing the face of j...

Kyle Asche Organ Trio – Five Down Blues (Cellar Music): “Mr. Asche’s highly anticipated third CD as a leader, Five Down Blues places him in the company of of working band of Pete Benson on organ and drummer George Fludas. This swinging album includes original compositions by Kyle Asche as well as tunes by Horace Silver, John Patton, Horace Silver and more!” (https://randysrecords.com/UPC/875531020182) Smooth interactions by all players and nice variety. Click here to listen to samples of the songs on this release. Mike Clark & Michael Zilber – Mike Drop (Sunnyside): “Sometimes t...

Yoshi Kato February 11, 2021Updated: February 15, 2021, 8:20 am Piedmont Piano Co. in Oakland hosts a twice-weekly concert program that launched in the midst of the pandemic. Photo: Piedmont Piano Co. On the first Thursday of January, viewers from as far away as Brazil, Norway and the Netherlands streamed a live jazz concert from Uptown Oakland. Swedish vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Gunhild Carling, a current South Bay resident, was leading her sextet on the Piedmont Piano Co. bandstand as audience members online commented in the chat box. Toward the end of an energetic performa...