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HYEONSEON BAEK: “LONGING” (You & Me)

For his debut recording, “Longing”, Korean vocalist Hyeonseon Baek has combined his love for contemporary pop and progressive jazz to create arresting versions of jazz standards and original compositions. While the timbre of his voice is eerily reminiscent of Chet Baker, Baek’s interpretations reveal far more flexibility than the late trumpeter ever imagined. Working with […]

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TODD HUNTER: “POSTCARDS FROM BRAZIL” (Volume 2) (self-released)

Like a cool breeze off the Atlantic Ocean, Todd Hunter’s digital release, “Postcards from Brazil, Volume 2” offers a refreshing approach to Brazilian jazz.  Hunter’s finely-tempered piano and his catchy original compositions display a unique mix of styles, which is both relaxing and instantly accessible.  The initial EP of this series was released in 2021,

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EUNMI LEE: “INTROSPECTION” CD REVIEW

Composer/pianist Eunmi Lee moved to the United States from South Korea shortly before the outbreak of COVID-19. She had completed her Bachelor’s in Jazz Piano from Zuyd University in Maastricht, Holland, and five months after graduation, she joined the Master’s program at NYU. Her self-released debut album, “Introspection”, features seven original compositions scored for ensembles

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR 05-20

Hello everyone— We have entered a strange time over the last few months. Who could have expected that a virus would so affect our lives and our livelihoods? As we try to pull ourselves out of quarantine and back into our daily routines, let us not forget the lessons of COVID-19 by appreciating all of

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Notes from the Editor 02-20

Hello everyone, Hope you’re having a lovely winter. Here in Denver, we’ve received twice as much snow as normal and the mountains have had epic storms. Those who go up to the mountains to ski have raved about the fresh powder–and complained about the traffic to and from! One of our new CD Review columns

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BECOME A PATREON MEMBER OF JAZZ HISTORY ONLINE

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Swingle Singers Discography

Thanks to Ward Swingle, Olive (Molly) Simpson, Michael Dore, Joanna Forbes L’Estrange, Rachel Weston, Patrick Ardagh-Walter, Jacqueline Barron, Simon Grant, Wendy Nieper, Kineret Erez,  Kevin Fox, Tobias Hug, John Neal, Edouard Reichenbach, Tom Lord, Daniel Richard.

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“St. Louis Blues” playlist personnel

“ST. LOUIS BLUES” (by W.C. Handy) 1. Bessie Smith (3:10) BESSIE SMITH (v); LOUIS ARMSTRONG (cor); FRED LONGSHAW (harm). NYC; 1/14/25. 2. The Dixie Stompers (Fletcher Henderson & His Orchestra) (3:03) RUSSELL SMITH, JOE SMITH, TOMMY LADNIER (tp); JIMMY HARRISON (tb); BUSTER BAILEY, DON REDMAN, COLEMAN HAWKINS (r); FLETCHER HENDERSON (p); CHARLIE DIXON (bj); JUNE

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Frankie Newton: The Forgotten Trumpeter (Part I)

Despite appearing on some of the greatest jazz records of the 1930s, and possessing one of the most personal sounds in jazz history, trumpeter Frankie Newton is barely remembered today. His biography is filled with contradictory information, and his discography has several mysterious gaps. Thomas Cunniffe sorts out the conflicting details and discusses all of Newton’s recordings in this special 2-part Historical Essay.

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Frankie Newton: The Forgotten Trumpeter (Part II)

In the second part of this extended Historical Essay, Thomas Cunniffe explores Frankie Newton’s life and music from 1938 through his death in 1954. In addition to examining Newton’s recordings, Cunniffe also discusses the likely reasons for Newton’s absence in the studios from 1939-1943 and 1946-1954.

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The Swingle Singers: Making the Music Dance Part 2

As they approach their 50th anniversary, the Swingle Singers are at the top of the a cappella world. Thomas Cunniffe offers this interactive history of the group with embedded video and audio performances and a gallery of group photos.

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Swingle Singers Gallery

As they approach their 50th anniversary, the Swingle Singers are at the top of the a cappella world. Thomas Cunniffe offers this interactive history of the group with embedded video and audio performances and a gallery of group photos.

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Tales From Prague 2

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