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Artistry, Inc.: Jazzmeia Horn’s Personal Creativity Corporation

Ted Panken

That the modifier “rising” should no longer be applied to “star” when describing the remarkable vocalist Jazzmeia Horn is apparent throughout her sophomore release, Love … Read More “Artistry, Inc.: Jazzmeia Horn’s Personal Creativity Corporation”

Sheila Jordan, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Veronica Swift: Three Generations of Vocal Jazz

JazzTimes

One of the many highlights of the 40th Detroit Jazz Festival was a freewheeling conversation in the Talk Tent between three charismatic female vocalists. The … Read More

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Veronica Swift: The Real Deal

Roseanna Vitro

Veronica Swift’s raw talent was derived from the perfect blend of nature and nurture. She’s the daughter of pianist Hod O’Brien and jazz vocalist Stephanie … Read More

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Johnathan Blake: Fascinated by Rhythm

Lee Mergner

Despite his roots in Philadelphia, Johnathan Blake is the quintessential New York City jazz drummer. He’s played with a virtual who’s-who of the jazz scene; … Read More

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Nile Rodgers: From Jazz Roots

Ashley Kahn

There’s a story Nile Rodgers likes to share, an early career lesson. It was at the onset of the 1970s; the precocious guitarist—still a teenager … Read More

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George Benson Tells Marcus Miller Like It Is

Marcus Miller

I love hanging out with George Benson. He loves music and he loves life. And he unapologetically enjoys the finer things in life. Walking through George’s … Read More

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Marcus Shelby: Jazz & Baseball

Lee Mergner

Marcus Shelby loves baseball. His Facebook posts tend to be daily updates on the ups and downs of his favorite team, the San Francisco Giants, … Read More

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Janis Siegel: Answering the Calling of Vocal Jazz

Roseanna Vitro

At first glimpse, this petite songbird easily blends into almost any scene comfortably, always aware of her surroundings, quietly observing. You wouldn’t know you’re chatting … Read More

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John Patitucci’s Soulful Bass

Matthew Kassel

In the late 1970s, John Patitucci heard Dave Holland’s Emerald Tears, one of the rare solo bass albums and an influential record for bassists of … Read More

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