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Alexander Claffy: Alive in Philadelphia, Vol. 1 (At Chris’ Jazz Cafe)
by Jack Bowers
Bassist Alexander Claffy, a pillar on the New York City jazz scene since 2011, returned “home" in March 2025 to record Alive in Philadelphia Vol. 1 for an enthusiastic audience at Chris' Jazz Club, on whose stage he had performed since he was a teenager in the City of Brotherly Live. He did not return alone, bringing with him an able supporting cast that included a pair of well-respected saxophonists, alto Jaleel Shaw (another Philadelphian) and tenor Seamus ...
Continue ReadingJaleel Shaw: Painting the Invisibility in Jazz
by Stephen Braunginn
Discover how music, family, and culture shape alto saxophonist Jaleel Shaw. We discuss his album, Painter of the Invisible, and the personal stories woven into his jazz, from his Philly roots to his latest inspirations--including the gentle sounds of his new baby. Playlist Jaleel Shaw: “Gina's Ascent" from Painter of the Invisible (Changu Records) 09:32 Jaleel Shaw: “Tamir (For Tamir Rice)" from Painter of the Invisible (Changu Records) 10:53 Jaleel Shaw: “The Invisible Man" from Painter of the ...
Continue ReadingJaleel Shaw, John Vanore, and Richie Beirach
by Jerome Wilson
This program features music from Jaleel Shaw, Dawn Clement, John Vanore, Ian Shaw, Marion Brown and the late Richie Beirach.Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 John Vanore and Abstract Truth “Gods and Devils" from Easter Island Suite (Self Produced) 00:58 Steve Allee Big Band “Cookin' at the Kitchen" from Naptown Sound (Jazzville) 8:03 Host Speaks 15:12 Jason Stein “Crystalline" ...
Continue ReadingKerry Politzer: Alternate Route
by Dan McClenaghan
A first impression as pianist Kerry Politzer's ninth album spins: This is an artist adept at bringing a band together for a one-day studio outing to play a bunch of her forward-leaning compositions to turn out a vibrant, crisp-sounding set. Obvious also, on tune # 1--"Before It's Too Late"--is that guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel has a special genius for pairings with pianists. He proved that with his contribution to Jo-Yu Chen's Stranger (Okeh Records, 2014), and he is in the mix ...
Continue ReadingKerry Politzer: Alternate Route
by Paul Rauch
Pianist Kerry Politzer had released eight albums before Alternate Route (Whirlwind, 2025), though to many jazz listeners they essentially flew under the radar. Politzer is a Portland, Oregon-based musician on the faculty at the esteemed jazz studies program at Portland State. With this, her ninth offering, more attention and accolades are bound to come her way. The album of ten original compositions not only lends a strong focus on her adept compositional and instrumental skills, it also welcomes in a ...
Continue ReadingJaleel Shaw with the John Toomey Trio at the Attucks Jazz Club
by Mark Robbins
Born on February 11, 1978, in Philadelphia, Jaleel Shaw emerged from the city's rich musical landscape, studying at Greene Street Friends School and the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts. He earned a dual degree in Music Education and Performance from Berklee College of Music in 2000, followed by a Master's in Jazz Performance from the Manhattan School of Music in 2002. Shaw gained early recognition as a finalist in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition ...
Continue ReadingJaleel Shaw: Painter Of The Invisible
by Carl Medsker
For twenty years, Jaleel Shaw has steadily built a robust career that includes a lengthy apprenticeship with Roy Haynes, steady work as an in-demand sideman and mentoring the next generation at the Manhattan School of Music. Painter Of The Invisible caps two years of significant events: Dave Holland enlisted him in his 2024 quartet along with Kris Davis and Nasheet Waits, after which he fronted a band at the 2024 Newport Jazz Festival for the first time. Then, in March ...
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