At the moment, there is a plethora of jazz artists who are bringing something new, reviving previous forms in the right way, or just crossing borders that garner more attention - with some of them on the verge of attaining wider acclaim.
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For our first Musicphiles podcast of 2018 we have our very first guest on! Aspiring drummer/artist Jaron Lamar Davis stops by to talk about his upcoming eclectic alternative electric jazz hip-hop album called My View Through the Lense of Music and the process of creating his first album. As well as giving us a trained musician's point of view on Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp A Butterfly and the increase of jazz, blues, and funk influences in hip-hop and 'urban' music in general. Then he joins us in listing our most anticipated albums (confirmed and rumored) of 2018.
Marijuana was not widely known in the 1920’s, but for jazz musicians, it was part of their lifestyle. Marijuana sustained their energy in a way alcohol couldn't, and provoked experimental improvisation that captivated audiences...
Waiting Around, the sophomore album from John Stammers that took 6 years to make is finally here and it may just mark the resurrection of the sub-genre 'jazzy folk' that has roots all the way back to the 50's.
On their latest EP, 'Astral Visions', Hungarian quartet Mörk run through a gamut of inspirations with ease and confidence.
Chicago rapper Juice Mazelee shares his new single "WISH N A PRAYER," delivering his unique blend of hip-hop and soul.
Reissue specialist Rhino Records is preparing a deluxe 50th-anniversary edition of Grateful Dead’s jazziest album 'From The Mars Hotel.'
French-Algerian artist Sabrina Bellaouel returns with "Period Point Blank," the story of a romance of fiery beats.
Marking two months to the festival, Austin Psych Fest has announced new lineup additions + kick off parties!
On 'Original Flow: Chapter One' with an unique approach to constructing music, Mo Kolours creates something equally unique and intriguing.
On 'Into the Light', Matt Smith's World come up with one of the better recent versions of all things sophisticated pop.
Craft Recordings is thrilled to announce its titles for Record Store Day 2024, including offerings from the Dalia Lama and Collective Soul.
Residing at the crossroads of soulful jazz and glamorous disco is the party sound of acid jazz. It made its waves in the '80s, riding on the coattails of music nobody had heard of, and it all began in London.
Spiritual jazz, a genre born in the '60s and closely tied to that times' political, social, and cultural climate is experiencing a resurgence of sorts, is it again reflecting the moment we live in? We exam the genre's roots and its ever expanding horizons.
Is progressive rock truly progressive, or is it just newfangled jazz with a fake mustache? Prog. rock is coming closer to jazz than ever before. Is the music progressing or returning to its roots?
The Round Robin Monopoly’s 'Alpha,' a rare psychedelic-funk nugget from Stax Records, is getting a vinyl reissue from Jazz Dispensary.
Josh Johnson has shared his latest single "Quince," highlighting his ability to use his saxophone as both a background pad and a lead instrument.
Venus Over Manhattan is showing Reflections on Porgy & Bess, a major solo exhibition of new paintings by abstract artist Claude Lawrence.
Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell is the title of a new book by NPR music critic Ann Powers, set to release June 11th.
LA area punk / power-pop band For Closure has released a new single "No Condition," a bold, expressive song with nods to 80s new wave.
Elijah Woods has just revealed his latest single, "losing a friend," an emotionally raw and profoundly introspective track that delves into relationships.
Josh Johnson marks his return with his stunning new single "Free Mechanical," a unique blend contemporary jazz and electronics.
The John & Alice Coltrane Home has declared 2024 to be The Year of Alice, celebrating the extensive life work of spiritual leader, composer, and musician Alice Coltrane.
Light in the Attic, proudly announces the long-awaited reissue of Pete Jolly’s 1970 masterpiece, Seasons, on vinyl for the first time in over 50 years.