Jazz Scene & News

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September 10, 2025
Leandra Diaz, known as SlimTruth, is a spoken word artist, author, coach, and workshop facilitator based in Orlando. She’s nationally ranked and known for using her voice to highlight mental health and uncover personal truths.
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September 10, 2025
Critically-acclaimed singer, songwriter & artist Julie Black writes expansive music rooted in early blues & jazz.
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September 10, 2025
Experience the groundbreaking sound of the jazz fusion era with a playlist that captures its spirit and innovation with standout performances from Weather Report, Return to Forever, Miles Davis, and many more. Hit play and enjoy the sound of modern jazz at its best.
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By Warren Buchholz September 5, 2025
About Dan Bremer: A freelance musician in NYC for 40 years. He plays bassoon, clarinet, sax and piano and has played venues from the Staten Island Ferry to Lincoln Center and everything in between. Dan taught at Wagner College and Staten Island Community College.
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September 4, 2025
Set the mood for a smooth ride with a mix of smooth, moody, and soulful jazz made for late-night drives. Featuring artists like Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Stan Getz, Billie Holiday, and Herbie Hancock, this playlist will prepare your engine for the smoothest ride.
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September 3, 2025
Ross Strauser is a saxophonist, composer and educator who serves on the music faculties at University of South Florida and Hillsborough Community College. He’s in process of creating his second album, Going to the Sun, a 15-movement suite of original works inspired by the Glacier National Park. He recently sat down wit
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August 21, 2025
Experience the sound of jazz today with a mix that highlights the energy and creativity of the modern era with standout performances from Kenny Garrett, Pat Metheny, Wynton Marsalis, Christian McBride, Esperanza Spalding, and many more. Hit play and enjoy the sound of modern jazz at its best.
By Adam Darbyshire August 12, 2025
Within the opening moments of the Premazzi/Nasser Quartet’s debut release From What I Recall, it becomes clear that this is the work of a distinctly unique and modern voice.
August 12, 2025
Meet Rita Bolton. She’s a singer and pianist who lives in the Tampa Bay area. She’s also a therapist and an educator, which has influenced her music.
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August 11, 2025
Check out some of the most popular detective jazz scores in movies and television including The Naked Gun, Anatomy of a Murder, Monk, L.A. Confidential, Zodiac, and a lot more! There are some classic tunes from artists like Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Lalo Schifrin, Jerry Goldsmith, and John Barry. Listen now!
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