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Read more: Tales from the far Side 26.09.24 The Teasures of the Resonance Label
On this edition, I dig into the vaults of the Resonance Label to explore some of its shining treasures, musical diamonds from Bill Evans, Freddie Hubbard, The Three Sounds, the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, Charles Lloys, Larry Young, Stan getz and others.
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Read more: The Hot Box #130 – Remembering Russell Malone
(Note HB 129 is in production but has not been posted yet so will follow 130)
In this special episode of The Hot Box, we pay tribute to the remarkable Russell Malone, a virtuoso guitarist known for his versatility, impeccable swing, and soulful sound. Throughout his distinguished career, Malone collaborated with legends like Diana Krall and Ron Carter, while also shining as a solo artist.
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 19.09.24 Jazz with an European Continental Drift
On this edition I explore some of the wave-making artists at the Continental European Jazz Scene from Oslo to Austria, from Germany to Switzerland. And there is music by HAEZZ, Oddgeir Berg, Helveticus, Benoit Martiny, Hildegunn Oeisted, Matthias Schriefl and others.
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- Written by: Werner Lewon
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 12.09.24 A Tribute to Palle Danielsson
On this edition I pay tribute to the ground breaking and innovative Swedish Bassist Palle Danielsson who sadly died earlier this year, deeply remembered for his exceptional playing, mainly as a sideman for many leading movers and shakers of Jazz.
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 05.09.2024 More September Songs
On this edition I reflect on this time of the year, welcoming the month of September with a few Jazz gems performed by John Scofield, Shirley Horn, Herb Gellert, David Murray, the Roy Hargrove Big Band, Louis Stewart and others
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Read more: The 2024 Limerick Jazz Festival: Four Nights of Global Jazz in the Treaty City
The 13th edition of the Limerick Jazz Festival is set to captivate audiences from the 26th to the 29th of September, with four exciting nights of live jazz in the heart of Limerick. This festival, long established as a highlight in Ireland's jazz calendar, continues to showcase the diversity, creativity, and global reach of jazz music.
Since its inception, the Limerick Jazz Festival has brought a wide range of talent to the city, from local artists to renowned international performers. This year's lineup is no exception, featuring acts from Timisoara, Romania to North Devon, UK; Statesville, North Carolina to Warrington, Northern Ireland; Rimavská Sobota, Slovakia to Limerick City. The festival is known for its broad scope, not only in geography but in style, offering something for everyone while embracing the full spectrum of jazz. The 2024 program also highlights the multi-generational nature of the jazz world, welcoming both well-established figures and fresh, emerging talents.
Read more: The 2024 Limerick Jazz Festival: Four Nights of Global Jazz in the Treaty City
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 30.08.24 From Sopot to Hamburg the music of Tadeusz Jakubowski
On this edition I explore the music and vision of Tadeusz Jakubowski,, a great voice on the saxophone at the European Jazz scene. And I follow his journey from his native Sopot in Poland to Hamburg/ Germany
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