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Miguel Zenón and Luis Perdomo’s El Arte Del Bolero Vol.3 is a Stunning Followup to their Grammy Winning Work
August 30, 2026 •By Don Berryman Alto saxophonist Miguel Zenón and pianist Luis Perdomo have just released El Arte Del Bolero Vol.3, their third volume of Latin American music. After listening to it I am sure it will be as loved as their first two installments which were both warmly received. In 2021, Zenón and Perdomo were nominated […]
Rhombus by Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein, and Bill Stewart on Smoke Session Records.
August 5, 2026 •By Don Berryman With a sophisticated groove, Hammond B3 organist Larry Goldings, guitarist Peter Bernstein, and drummer Bill Stewart comprise a group that is arguably the finest jazz organ trio performing today. Each member is a modern jazz master in his own right with resumes listing collaborations with a who’s who of jazz from the […]
Steve Swallow’s Winter Songs on ECM
July 13, 2026 •by Don Berryman Bassist and composer Steve Swallow has released a finely crafted new album, Winter Songs, on ECM records with a seasoned sextet that includes Chris Cheek on tenor saxophone, Mike Rodriguez on trumpet, Steve Cardenas on guitar, Gil Goldstein on piano, and Adam Nussbaum on drums. It is Steve Swallow’s first release as […]
Montreal Beyond the Festival –2025 — Another Look Back and Look Forward!
June 25, 2026 •Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (FIJM) is one of the biggest music festivals in the world, with so much music art, souvenirs, and food, that it often spills out beyond the official Festival itself. Here are two events that took place during FIJM that show just how widespread the creative influence reaches during the […]
2025 Montreal Jazz Festival – A Look Back and a Look Forward!
June 24, 2026 •The 2025 Montreal Jazz Festival, officially known as Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (FIJM), took place from June 26 to July 5. FIJM is one of the biggest in the world, with a huge program of legendary performers and up-and-coming musicians. Over 350 concerts were presented, and two-thirds of them were free outdoor shows […]
The Phoenix Trio ‘Tomorrow Is Today’ with Mark Turner, Joe Martin, & Marcus Gilmore
June 18, 2026 •By Don Berryman The Phoenix Trio is a new all‐star ensemble featuring three of the most creative and accomplished jazz musicians today; tenor saxophonist Mark Turner, bassist Joe Martin, and drummer Marcus Gilmore (who is the grandson of the great Roy Haynes). This trio performing all original music was recorded by Jimmy Katz & James […]
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