Johan Budi
- Jazz & Blues News
- May 25, 2026
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Alexis Korner’s Blues Inc. Sky-High Spot JW 551
The 1965 release of Sky-High by Alexis Korner’s Blues Incorporated on the Spot label (JW 551) represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the British blues movement, capturing a…
- Jazz & Blues News
- May 25, 2026
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The Legacy of Jacques Loussier and the Synthesis of Baroque Architecture with Modern Jazz Improvisation
The critical assessment of Jacques Loussier’s contributions to the jazz idiom reached a significant milestone in May 1966 when the noted critic Gerald Lascelles, writing for Jazz Journal, observed that…
- Jazz & Blues News
- May 24, 2026
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JJ 05/66: Dick Morrissey – Storm Warning
The Context of the "British Handicap" in the Mid-1960s To understand the significance of Michael Shera’s 1966 review, one must consider the landscape of the United Kingdom’s jazz scene during…
- Jazz & Blues News
- May 24, 2026
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Grover Mitchell on the Precision and Soul of Big Band Jazz A Critical Review of Mid-Century Standards and Trombone Artistry
In a comprehensive series of recorded interviews designed to capture the immediate and unfiltered reactions of professional musicians to their peers, Grover Mitchell, the lead trombonist for the Count Basie…
- Jazz & Blues News
- May 24, 2026
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JJ 05/66: Miles Davis – Birth Of The Cool
The mid-1960s represented a pivotal moment for the preservation of jazz history, as major labels began to recognize the enduring value of recordings that had transitioned from contemporary experiments to…
- Jazz & Blues News
- May 24, 2026
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The Legacy of Woody Guthrie and the Evolution of American Folk Music A Retrospective Analysis of the 1966 Jazz Journal Review
The publication of David Illingworth’s 1966 review of Woody Guthrie’s album "Bed on the Floor" in the May issue of Jazz Journal represents a pivotal moment in the history of…
- Jazz & Blues News
- May 23, 2026
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Herbie Hancock Redefines Modern Jazz with the Maritime Concept Album Maiden Voyage
Herbie Hancock’s fifth studio album for Blue Note Records, Maiden Voyage, stands as a seminal achievement in the post-bop era, presenting a cohesive suite of original compositions inspired by the…
- Jazz & Blues News
- May 23, 2026
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On The Way To The Sky
The publication of Michael Stephans’ new work offers a comprehensive examination of the life and artistic evolution of Bob Brookmeyer, a figure whose influence on modern jazz as a performer,…
- Jazz & Blues News
- May 22, 2026
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The Evolution of Tradition: A Comprehensive Review of the 55th New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, an institution that has defined the cultural landscape of Louisiana for over half a century, concluded its 55th iteration by reinforcing its dual…
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- May 22, 2026
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New Directions in Modern Jazz Explored Through the Recent Works of Henri Texier Anat Cohen Mark Wade and Joe Lovano
The global jazz landscape in the mid-2020s is increasingly defined by a dualistic impulse: a return to the restorative power of melody and a rigorous exploration of cross-genre synthesis. As…
