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In Circuses and Carnivals, Sideshows Brought Black Music To The Heartland
by Arthur R George
Black musicians in circus and carnival sideshow bands from the late 1800s well into the Twentieth Century brought ragtime and what would become jazz and rhythm and blues to white audiences deep into Midwest agricultural regions. Trumpeter Lester Bowie, later known for the avant-garde Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), ...
'Powerhouse' Levy De Andrade: Orchestrating A New Era Of Jazz Fusion Excellence
Levy DeAndrade Unveils Monumental Jazz Fusion Collaboration with Industry Icons Jazz composer and visionary Levy DeAndrade has announced a groundbreaking new project that unites a staggering ensemble of twenty-four world-class musicians. This collaboration serves as a masterclass in modern fusion, bridging the gap between technical virtuosity and soulful harmony. At the heart of the project is ...
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akina-naomi
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akina-naomi is a vocalist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist studying electric bass under professor Chuck Archard at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. she began singing at the age of 5, when she matched pitch during children's choir practice. her background is primarily in choral singing, having been a member of state, county, school, and conservatory choirs all throughout middle and high school. her additional music experience is attributed to many hours spent learning about music theory and history on YouTube.
Marcus Roberts: Jazz Piano And Technology's Promise
by Lawrence Peryer
Today, we're putting The Tonearm's needle on pianist Marcus Roberts. Roberts plays jazz piano like he's lived through its entire history. His style pulls from Jelly Roll Morton and Fats Waller as much as it does from bebop. He spent years in Wynton Marsalis' band, has performed piano concertos with Seiji Ozawa, and today ...
South Beach Jazz Festival Marks 10 Years In Miami Beach With Grammy Winners And World-renowned Artists
The South Beach Jazz Festival, presented by local non-profit Power Access, celebrates its 10th anniversary January 8–11, 2026, with a lineup worthy of its milestone year. The four-day festival will feature Grammy Award-winning and internationally acclaimed artists, and local legends performing throughout Miami Beach at venues including Faena Theater, The Bass Museum of Art, Collins Park, ...
Rise – The Iconic Composition On The Album 'Alma Libre'
The composition “Rise" composed by Andy Armer and Randy ‘Badazz’ Alpert was released in 1979. “Rise” wasn’t just a song—it was a statement, a new sound for a new era. It proved that instrumental music could be modern, emotionally powerful, and commercially successful—it hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1979. RISE was one of ...
Revolutionize Your Jazz Practice With Tessitura Pro – Now On Ios & Macos
mDecks Music has released Tessitura Pro for iOS and macOS, bringing one of the most powerful tools for modern jazz improvisation and harmonic mastery to mobile and desktop musicians alike. Designed by composer and educator Ariel J. Ramos, Tessitura Pro is already a favorite among advanced jazz players, educators, and improvisers worldwide. Built around a deep ...
Alma Libre - The New Recording From Grammy Winning Team
Three musical visionaries—Grammy-winning producers Alex Sino and Richard Bravo and renowned conductor and arranger Terry Heimat—have joined forces to unveil Alma Libre. This long-awaited album masterfully bridges the worlds of classical elegance and Latin flair. Released in April 2025, this stunning work showcases a collection of melodies penned by iconic composers such as Astor Piazzolla, Ennio ...
José Ignacio Santos: Crafting Melodies Beyond Borders
In the vibrant tapestry of contemporary classical and jazz music, few figures shine as brightly as Jose Ignacio Santos , a 31-year-old woodwind virtuoso from the Dominican Republic. As chronicled here by Laura D. Recio, Santos’s musical journey is a testament to talent, perseverance, and the transcendent power of curiosity. A self-taught prodigy hailing from the ...
Domus Solis: A Musical Journey From Classical Music To Jazz
Music supports global communications and surpasses limitations, and few genres illustrate this better than classical music and jazz. Both have rich histories and specific characteristics, yet they share a profound ability to stimulate emotion and tell stories. The album Domus Solis written and produced by Taras Kutsenko and Alex Sino artistically bridges the traditions of joy ...
