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Tomas Janzon

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Tomas Janzon was born in Stockholm, Sweden. His musical quest started at the age of 7 playing the recorder. At 8 he began studying the cello and by 12 was performing with the chamber orchestra Collegium Musicum. His next pursuit and focus was the guitar. After studying at Musikhogskolan, The Royal School of Music in Stockholm he embarked on his professional career: touring, performing and recording in Sweden and northern Europe. Tomas also composed and recorded music for TV and films: "Vargavår" for national TV, the documentary "Kvinnor pa kontor", art-film "The King of Siam". Tomas arrived in Los Angeles to study with Joe Diorio at Musicians Institute/GIT, where he was awarded The Outstanding Player of the Year, and taught as an adjunct faculty member from 1995 to 2008

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Gabrielle Cavassa, Joe Lovano, Phillip Golub, Amrita, James Wengrow

Read "Gabrielle Cavassa, Joe Lovano, Phillip Golub, Amrita, James Wengrow" reviewed by Cheryl K.


During this week's two-hour program of jazz and improvised music--vocalists Eartha Kitt, Gabrielle Cavassa and Stella Heath; saxophonist Joe Lovano and his Paramount Quartet; pianists Phillip Golub and Emmet Cohen; the ensemble Tumbao Bravo with bandleader and reedman Paul Vornhagen; the ensemble Ancient Future; the duo Amrita; and guitarists Vladimir Redzic, Tomas Janzon, and James Wengrow ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Arturo Sandoval, Hadley Caliman, Yelena Eckemoff, Rebecca Rafla & Sam Baum

Read "Arturo Sandoval, Hadley Caliman, Yelena Eckemoff, Rebecca Rafla & Sam Baum" reviewed by Joe Dimino


We launch into the 959th Episode with music from a truly inspiring project by Sam Baum, released on World Autism Day and titled From My Shiny Imagination. Featuring legendary special guests like David Amram and Bobby Sanabria, the album shines with heart, creativity, and vibrant jazz spirit. From there, we journey through fresh new sounds from ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Music From Helen Sung, Nolatet, Yoram Rosilio And More

Read "New Music From Helen Sung, Nolatet, Yoram Rosilio And More" reviewed by Bob Osborne


This week an exploration of jazz that spans the spectrum from the vibrant energy of big band arrangements to the avant-garde edges of the contemporary scene. This selection bridges the gap between legendary icons and the modern innovators pushing the genre into new territories. Throughout the playlist, you will find a dialogue between structure and spontaneity. ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Genre jambalaya this week, exploratory jazz, third stream, straight ahead and the blues

Read "Genre jambalaya this week, exploratory jazz, third stream, straight ahead and the blues" reviewed by Hobart Taylor


Dave Adewumi, Yelena Eckimoff, Tomas Janzon, Jesse Davis and Dida Pelled. Playlist Host Speaks 00:00 Dave Adewumi" Is" from The Flame Beneath the Silence (Giant Step Arts) 0:11 Erica von Kleist “Picc a Peck" from Picc Pocket (Self-Produced) 05:25 Tomas Janzon “ Did I Say" from Jazz Diary (Changes) 11:02 Host Speaks 16:01 Alicia ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Lester Bowie, Hayoung Lyou, and Bill Warfield

Read "Lester Bowie, Hayoung Lyou, and Bill Warfield" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This particular show features recent music by Hayoung Lyou and Bill Warfield's Hell's Kitchen Funk Orchestra. It also has older work by Sheila Jordan and Roy Campbell and a pair of selections by Lester Bowie. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of ...

Album

Nomadic

Label: Changes Music - Tomas Janzon
Released: 2023
Track listing: Out Door Valley; Rob’s Piano; Night Watch; Letter from JSB; Search for Peace; Valse Hot; Subconscious Lee/Hot House; Ascending; Uncovering; Blue Frog Return; Pressing Forward.

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Ben Goldberg, Patricia Barber, Rachel Eckroth and Others

Read "Ben Goldberg, Patricia Barber, Rachel Eckroth and Others" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This eclectic show features guitar, voice, and much more. Musicians heard on the program include Ben Goldberg, Patricia Barber, Michael Musillami, Rachel Eckroth, and Jason Kao Hwang. 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 Rachel Eckroth ...

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Article: Multiple Reviews

Guitar Reviews: Michael Musillami, Tomas Janzon and Rafael Rosa

Read "Guitar Reviews: Michael Musillami, Tomas Janzon and Rafael Rosa" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


Here are some interesting recent releases that all feature guitarists, either as bandleaders or sidemen. Michael Musillami Trio Block Party Playscape 2023 Michael Musillami's trio with Joe Fonda on bass and George Schuller on drums has been around since 2003. In that time they have released ten albums, ...

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Article: Album Review

Tomas Janzon: Nomadic

Read "Nomadic" reviewed by Jack Bowers


Nomadic, Tomas Janzon's sixth album as leader, is a pleasant, easy-going session that benefits greatly from the presence, on half a dozen tracks, of the superb vibraphonist Steve Nelson who adds substance and color to what is essentially a quartet or trio session wherein Janzon's mellow guitar carries much of the weight. There ...


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