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Angela O’Neill: Achieving the Big Bumpin’ Bad Big Band Sound
By Susan Frances The big band format is one of the founding fathers of jazz. Its origins can be traced to the turn of …
MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #361 WEEK OF 01-02-2023
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MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #357 WEEK OF 12-05-2022
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Jasper Høiby: Harmonic Forms That Stir The Human Mind
By Susan Frances Composer, bassist, and bandleader Jasper Høiby embraces his craft with a passion that stirs the human mind. His latest release, What It …
MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #356 WEEK OF 11-28-2022
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MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #355 WEEK OF 11-21-2022
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MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #354 WEEK OF 11-14-2022
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MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #353 WEEK OF 11-07-2022
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MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #352 WEEK OF 10-31-2022
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MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #351 WEEK OF 10-24-2022
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Michael Wolff: Coming Out of the Storm Wiser
By most musicians’ standards, critically acclaimed composer, pianist, bandleader, and vocalist Michael Wolff has led a charmed life. His musical experiences include performing …
MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #350 WEEK OF 10-17-2022
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MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #349 WEEK OF 10-10-2022
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MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #348 WEEK OF 10-03-2022
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MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #347 WEEK OF 09-26-2022
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Carol Welsman: The Sky Is the Limit
By Susan Frances Amassing an album collection that is fourteen records deep, singer, songwriter, pianist, and solo artist Carol Welsman remains as motivated and …
MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #346 WEEK OF 09-19-2022
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MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #342 WEEK OF 08-22-2022
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MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #341 WEEK OF 08-15-2022
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Jim West: Propelling Artists And Their Music
Montreal native Jim West is one of many behind-the-scenes figures who, unknown to most audience members, make it possible for them to access …
MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #339 WEEK OF 08-01-2022
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MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #338 WEEK OF 07-25-2022
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Oscar Rossignoli: Marrying Improvisation with Rhythm in Extended
By Susan Frances A solo artist, a support musician, and a member of the jazz trio Extended, pianist and composer Oscar Rossignoli has earned …
MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #337 WEEK OF 07-18-2022
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Matt Booth: Letting the Music Happen with Extended
By Susan Frances For bassist Matt Booth, who joins the jazz trio Extended, music evolves from letting it happen. Similar to ad-libbing in an …
MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #336 WEEK OF 07-11-2022
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Brad Webb: Flexing His Fearless Nature with Extended
By Susan Frances The jazz trio Extended is coming into their prime. Comprised of pianist Oscar Rossignoli on piano, Matt Booth on bass, and …
MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #335 WEEK OF 07-04-2022
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MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #334 WEEK OF 06-27-2022
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Kenny Shanker: Upholding the Traditions of Bebop/Free Jazz
By Susan Frances Composer, saxophonist, and bandleader Kenny Shanker has all the makings of what audiences desire in a dynamic bebop/free jazz artist. His …
MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #333 WEEK OF 06-20-2022
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MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #332 WEEK OF 06-13-2022
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Brennen Schedler: Pursuing Different Moments of Expression
By Susan Frances The roots music chart at Roots Music Report online has become a 21st-century hub for listeners. There, audiences will find artists …
MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #331 WEEK OF 06-06-2022
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