Dianne Betkowski: Pushing Through Self-Imposed Constraints
by Susan Frances The fusion of flamenco, jazz, and orchestral tones offers infinite possibilities for the Miguel Espinoza Flamenco Fusion. Based in Denver, Colorado, …
MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #376 WEEK OF 04-17-2023
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Harry Bartlett: A Improvisational Blend of Jazz with Old Time, Folk, and Country Influences
by Susan Frances Growing up in the Northwest Pacific, guitarist-songwriter Harry Bartlett marches to his own drum while listening and absorbing the music of …
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Lisa Hilton: Boosting Our Collective Moods
by Susan Francis Jazz played with style, soul, spirit, and sophistication isn’t just a fade or a trend for pianist Lisa Hilton; it is …
MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #369 WEEK OF 02-27-2023
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2023 GRAMMY Award Winners
Samara Joy was named the at the 65th Annual, 2023 GRAMMY Awards, claiming victory in a crowded field of 10 rising acts. Joy defeated …
Eyolf Dale: Connecting To the Life One Lives
by Susan Francis Noted for his lyrical introspection and admired for his exploration of improvisational patterns and harmonic combinations, Oslo-based pianist and composer Eyolf …
MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #365 WEEK OF 01-30-2023
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Ralf Buschmeyer: The Wonderment of the Jazz Language
by Susan Francis JazzSpeak, the 2012 release from guitarist, composer, and freelance educator, Ralf Buschmeyer, remains a relevant recording ten years later. In the …
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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 …
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Modern Jazz Today Holiday Playlist
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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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 #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 …