Johan Budi
- Jazz & Blues News
- April 29, 2026
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JJ 04/86: Wayne Shorter, interviewed by Mark Gilbert
In the autumn of 1985, Wayne Shorter performed two distinct sets at London’s Logan Hall, introducing his newly formed electric ensemble to a European audience. The appearance marked a critical…
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- April 29, 2026
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The Artistic Convergence of Tony Bennett and Bill Evans in the 1975 Berkeley Sessions
The landscape of American music in the mid-1970s was characterized by a sharp divergence between the burgeoning sounds of rock and disco and the traditional craftsmanship of the Great American…
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- April 28, 2026
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Reviewed: Cecil Taylor Unit | Jake Mason Trio | Terry Callier
The Avant-Garde Milestone: Cecil Taylor at Salle Pleyel The release of Fragments: The Complete 1969 Salle Pleyel Concerts marks a pivotal moment for scholars and enthusiasts of free jazz. Spread…
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- April 28, 2026
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New Perspectives on the Jazz Legacy of Joe Henderson and Contemporary Free Jazz Explorations in Scandinavia
The global jazz landscape is currently undergoing a significant period of archival rediscovery and contemporary reinterpretation, a phenomenon often referred to as the retrieval industry. This movement is characterized by…
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- April 28, 2026
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Freddie Hubbard The Night Of The Cookers Vol. One
The landscape of mid-1960s jazz was defined by a tension between the established structures of hard bop and the burgeoning abstractions of the avant-garde. In April 1965, this tension found…
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- April 28, 2026
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Lyrical Precision and the Art of the Cool The Lasting Legacy of Paul Desmond and Jim Hall
The mid-1960s represented a period of profound transition for the jazz genre, as the avant-garde movements of free jazz and the burgeoning influence of rock and roll began to reshape…
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- April 27, 2026
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JJ 04/66: Eddie Harris – The In Sound
The Aesthetic Conflict of 1966 In the mid-1960s, the jazz landscape was fracturing into several distinct camps. On one side stood the proponents of "The New Thing" or the "Out…
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- April 27, 2026
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A Night of Intellectual Brilliance as Lee Konitz and Warne Marsh Reunite for a Historic Performance in Hull
The appearance of Lee Konitz and Warne Marsh at a performance in Hull represents one of the most significant and unlikely jazz milestones of the current decade. For aficionados of…
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- April 27, 2026
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Speakeasies And Symphonies – The Jazz Genius Of James P. Johnson
The Archival Depth of Scott E. Brown’s Research The scholarly rigor of Speakeasies To Symphonies is evidenced by its 380 pages of text supplemented by 48 pages of meticulous notes.…
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- April 26, 2026
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Judith Owen Redefines Jazz Boundaries with Suit Yourself and Upcoming UK Tour Dates
Judith Owen, the Welsh-born singer-songwriter and pianist, is set to embark on a highly anticipated series of performances across the United Kingdom this June, marking a significant evolution in her…
