New José James Album as Limited Edition 180 Gram Double Purple Vinyl

New José James Album as Limited Edition 180 Gram Double Purple Vinyl

We’ve already announced singer José James‘ next album “1978”, to be released on April 5th on Rainbow Blonde Records. The singer just announced on his Bandcamp page that there will be 500 hand-numbered vinyls of the album, coming in a gatefold packaging, clear anti-static sleeves and heavy duty vinyl poly bag packaging. 250 copies of…

Kiefer on Tour in Europe

Kiefer on Tour in Europe

Los Angeles-based keyboardist, producer, and sound sorcerer Kiefer embarks on a European tour next week. We reviewed his brilliant 2021 LP “When There’s Love Around” and also the first two singles “Dreamer” and “August Again” from his most recent album “It’s OK, B U” which came out on my birthday last year. Please find his…

Eddie Henderson’s “Witness To History” Out on Vinyl!

Eddie Henderson’s “Witness To History” Out on Vinyl!

83 year old trumpeter and flugelhorn player Eddie Henderson, one of the very few artists around which you might describe as legendary, will be the topic of a new documentary called “Dr. Eddie Henderson: Uncommon Genius”. It will have its world premiere at Smoke Jazz Club, where Eddie has frequently performed over the years, on…

Ambrose Akinmusire – Owl Song and Tour
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Ambrose Akinmusire – Owl Song and Tour

This album almost got lost when it was released just a week before the holidays. Trumpet maestro Ambrose Akinmusire, clearly one of the most imaginative artists on his instrument, or any instrument, recorded his latest Nonesuch album with Bill Frisell on guitar and the almost legendary Herlin Riley on drums. It’s a quiet album, meditative,…

Bill Laurance and Michael League on Tour in Europe

Bill Laurance and Michael League on Tour in Europe

Pianist and keyboardist Bill Laurance and multi-instrumentalist and Snarky Puppy founder Michael League, who now lives in Spain, are taking their beautiful music of “Where You Wish You Were” to various stages in Europe. The LP, which was released on the German Act Music label, came out in late January of last year and garnered…