Johan Budi
- 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…
- Jazz & Blues News
- 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…
- Jazz & Blues News
- May 22, 2026
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Reviewed: Noa Levy & Paul Edis Trio | Michel Petrucciani
The first of these projects, Portrait In Evans, serves as a bridge between the San Francisco jazz scene and the United Kingdom’s vibrant instrumental community. Vocalist Noa Levy, a newcomer…
- Jazz & Blues News
- May 21, 2026
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The Legacy of Mid-Century Mastery: Ray Charles, Clifford Brown, and John Lee Hooker
The landscape of American music during the late 1950s and early 1960s represented a period of profound transformation, characterized by the blurring of genre boundaries and the emergence of definitive…
- Jazz & Blues News
- May 21, 2026
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Siril Malmedal Hauge & Kjetil Mulelid: I Remember Oranges
The contemporary European jazz landscape continues to evolve through a delicate balance of traditional improvisation and avant-garde exploration, a trend exemplified by three significant 2025 releases from Siril Malmedal Hauge…
- Jazz & Blues News
- May 21, 2026
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Reviewed: Alyn Shipton’s New Orleans Friends | Jack Wood
The Preservation of the New Orleans Sound: Alyn Shipton and the George Lewis Legacy The recording of Alyn Shipton’s New Orleans Friends at the Church of St. Giles in Oxford…
- Jazz & Blues News
- May 20, 2026
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John Lewis & Sacha Distel Afternoon In Paris McCoy Tyner The Seeker and Melissa Aldana Filin A Comprehensive Analysis of Three Distinct Jazz Eras
The landscape of jazz music continues to be shaped by a dual commitment to archival preservation and contemporary innovation. Three recent and upcoming releases—John Lewis and Sacha Distel’s Afternoon In…
- Jazz & Blues News
- May 20, 2026
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Contemporary Jazz Evolutions Lilly Hertzman Gustaf Ljunggren and the B.I.T. Duo Redefine Modern Improvisation
The global jazz landscape in 2024 and 2025 has been characterized by a significant blurring of geographical boundaries and a deepening of thematic complexity. Three recent releases—Lilly Hertzman’s Heartshaped, Gustaf…
- Jazz & Blues News
- May 20, 2026
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Jazz Reissues and Contemporary Solo Explorations Highlight the Evolution of Modern Instrumental Performance
The landscape of modern jazz continues to be defined by a dual commitment to historical preservation and contemporary innovation, as evidenced by the recent vinyl reissue of Buster Williams’ seminal…
