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REVIEW: The Planets: Reimagined by Jeremy Levy Jazz Orchestra

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Post date October 31, 2020

These creatively conceived jazz variations on the well-known classic movements by Holst are artfully done and listening fun. Outstanding indeed.

Tags Gustav Holst, Jazz, Jazz Artistry Now, Jazz Journalists Association, Jeremy Levy, Jeremy Levy Jazz Orchestra, The Planets Reimagined

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Protected: Chelsea Baratz

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Post date October 12, 2020

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Tags “Sisters in Jazz” collegiate all-stars, Blue Note, Captain Black Big Band, Chelsea Baratz, Costa Rica International Jazz Festival, IAJE conference in New York, International Association of Jazz Education, Jazz, Jazz Artistry Now, Jazz Journalists Association, Matt Schofield, New York, New York City, Nicholas Payton Big Band, Orrin Evans, Pittsburgh, the Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival at the Kennedy Center in Washington, The New School university, Trevor Lawrence

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Stanley Lawrence Crouch (December 14, 1945 – September 16, 2020)

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Post date September 19, 2020
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In his work there was a certain adamant refusal to sign on with and regurgitate what everyone else was saying. For better or worse.

Tags 1983 MacArthur Fellow, Jazz Artistry Now, Jazz Generations, Jazz Journalists Association, Jazz Legends, Jazz Masters, Stanley Crouch

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COMMENTARY 2020: Charlie Parker Centennial

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Post date August 5, 2020

Charlie “Bird” Parker was born in Kansas City, Kansas in 1920 and grew up in Kansas City, Missouri – his artistic innovations would ultimately lead him to worldwide musical acclaim. This undisputed and universal acknowledgement as an innovator and musical genius continues to the present. QUOTE “A father of bebop, he has continued to influence generations […]

Tags Bird and Diz, Bird and Miles, Bird at 100, Centennial, Charlie Parker, Christopher Burnett, Jazz Journalists Association, Kansas City Jazz, Spotlight Charlie Parker

Best of Jazz Editors’ Picks Review

REVIEW: Plays Music By John Coltrane and Pete Seeger by David Berkman

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Post date August 2, 2020

Artist: David Berkman Album: Plays Music By John Coltrane and Pete Seeger © Copyright 2020 – David Berkman Label: Without Records Reviewed by Scott Yanow David Berkman Plays Music by John Coltrane and Pete Seeger by David Berkman Jazz Artistry Now – Pianist David Berkman, who grew up in Cleveland, gained early experience playing in local clubs and […]

Tags Best of Jazz, David Berkman, Editor's Picks, Jazz Artistry Now, Jazz Journalists Association, Review, Scott Yanow

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REVIEW: Sharel Cassity & Elektra, EVOLVE

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Post date April 2, 2018

JAN Review: Sharel Cassity & Elektra – EVOLVE

Emphasizing funky grooves rather than swing, and utilizing an electronic rhythm section, Ms. Cassity opened her music to the influences of r&b, soul music, pop and rock.

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Commentary 12.25.17

Post author By Editor
Post date December 25, 2017

Jazz Artistry Now is happy to announce and pleased to introduce readers to our review staff of Jazz Journalists. JAZZ JOURNALISTS Scott Yanow has written 11 books on jazz, over 800 liner notes, and more than 20,000 recording reviews through the years. His writing has graced virtually all of the top jazz magazines and he […]