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‘The Moment Of Truth,’ a new recording from the First Lady Of Soul, is coming in February.
01/17/2025

‘The Moment Of Truth,’ a new recording from the First Lady Of Soul, is coming in February.

A new, unearthed live album from Ella Fitzgerald, titled 'The Moment Of Truth,' will be available on all formats on February 28, 2025.

Betty Carter’s 'Out There' and Bill Henderson’s 'With The Oscar Peterson Trio' have been reissued on vinyl as part of Ve...
01/15/2025

Betty Carter’s 'Out There' and Bill Henderson’s 'With The Oscar Peterson Trio' have been reissued on vinyl as part of Verve Records’ celebrated Verve By Request series.

Betty Carter’s ‘Out There’ and Bill Henderson’s ‘With The Oscar Peterson Trio’ are set to receive vinyl reissues via Verve By Request.

Titles from Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Wes Montgomery, and Joe Pass join the Craft Recordings vinyl series.
01/14/2025

Titles from Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Wes Montgomery, and Joe Pass join the Craft Recordings vinyl series.

Craft Recordings’ vinyl series Original Jazz Classics has announced its first five reissues of 2025, including two titles from Miles Davis.

With his ‘Nigeria’ album, guitarist Grant Green turned in pitch-perfect hard bop performances that risked confusing his ...
01/13/2025

With his ‘Nigeria’ album, guitarist Grant Green turned in pitch-perfect hard bop performances that risked confusing his growing fanbase.

We have an updated list of ways you can help others in our community.
01/10/2025

We have an updated list of ways you can help others in our community.

Here are some websites and apps with information and resources for people impacted by the wildfires, along with some volunteer and donation information

Here are some of the ways you can help those affected by the fires.
01/09/2025

Here are some of the ways you can help those affected by the fires.

Want to know how to help with the SoCal Wildfires? Check out this list of organizations that are helping support displaced families.

Some important information to keep in mind.
01/08/2025

Some important information to keep in mind.

Evacuating a wildfire area can be scary, but experts say people can significantly improve their own safety with a little preparation and common sense.

Two classic albums by iconic jazz organist Jimmy Smith are returning to vinyl through Verve’s Acoustic Sounds series.
01/03/2025

Two classic albums by iconic jazz organist Jimmy Smith are returning to vinyl through Verve’s Acoustic Sounds series.

Two classic albums 'The Cat' and 'Root Down' by legendary jazz organist Jimmy Smith have been reissued through Verve Acoustic Sounds.

Happy New Year!
01/01/2025

Happy New Year!

Time is running out to get in your 2024 tax-deductible donation! All donations for 2024 must be received by 9pm on 12/31...
12/30/2024

Time is running out to get in your 2024 tax-deductible donation! All donations for 2024 must be received by 9pm on 12/31/24. Make yours today at jazzandblues.org.

Thank you for all your support this past year!

Andrew Hill’s ‘Grass Roots’ from 1968 and the Crusaders’ ‘Freedom Sound’ from 1961 will be back on vinyl from January 3.
12/27/2024

Andrew Hill’s ‘Grass Roots’ from 1968 and the Crusaders’ ‘Freedom Sound’ from 1961 will be back on vinyl from January 3.

Classic 1960s albums by Andrew Hill and the Jazz Crusaders are the latest titles to be reissued through Blue Note's Tone Poet series

Merry Christmas from our family to yours.
12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from our family to yours.

Every Christmas is a Frank Sinatra Christmas. Reflective yet full of mirth, The Chairman’s classic recordings define eve...
12/23/2024

Every Christmas is a Frank Sinatra Christmas. Reflective yet full of mirth, The Chairman’s classic recordings define everything the holiday season is about.

Every Christmas is a Frank Sinatra Christmas. Reflective yet full of mirth, The Chairman’s classic recordings define the holiday season.

The iconic score will be released on February 7.
12/18/2024

The iconic score will be released on February 7.

Sonny Rollins’ celebrated soundtrack for the 1966 film ‘Alfie’ is set to be released on vinyl via Verve’s Acoustic Sounds Series.

Journey of Jazz ’25 is Jazz Cruises’ first West Coast cruise program in ten years, combining its renowned “at Sea” music...
12/17/2024

Journey of Jazz ’25 is Jazz Cruises’ first West Coast cruise program in ten years, combining its renowned “at Sea” music presentations with curated “on Land” excursions and events. Hosts Marcus Miller and Gregory Porter are looking forward to taking guests on a journey from the early days of jazz through the modern era September 12-19, 2025, sailing from Vancouver to Los Angeles, with stops in Victoria and San Francisco. Journey of Jazz '25 will feature a special guest appearance by Diana Krall and performances by Dee Dee Bridgewater, Chucho Valdés, and Ron Carter, among others.

Learn more at https://journeyofjazz.com/

As talent scout, producer, musicologist, broadcaster, journalist and mentor, Hammond helped the world to discover some o...
12/17/2024

As talent scout, producer, musicologist, broadcaster, journalist and mentor, Hammond helped the world to discover some of the greatest musicians of all time.

John Hammond Sr. was one of the true architects of modern music, the man who defined the art of A&R for generations of artists.

Breathing new life into songs we’ve heard many times before, this list of the best Christmas jazz songs is perfect for t...
12/13/2024

Breathing new life into songs we’ve heard many times before, this list of the best Christmas jazz songs is perfect for the holiday season.

The Pacific Jazz Orchestra, led by seven-time GRAMMY-nominated Artistic Director Chris Walden is celebrating the 80th bi...
12/12/2024

The Pacific Jazz Orchestra, led by seven-time GRAMMY-nominated Artistic Director Chris Walden is celebrating the 80th birthday of songwriter, vocalist, and pianist Ivan Lins, who is an icon of Brazilian music. The concert will feature the Orchestra performing with Ivan Lins himself plus jazz vocalist Jane Monheit and guitarist Lee Ritenour for two performances. Friday, January 17th at 8pm at Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa and Sunday, January 19th at 3pm at McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert. More information and tickets are at www.pacificjazz.org.

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