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Out Now: Nina Simone’s 1982 Rarity, ‘Fodder On My Wings’

Recorded in Paris, the long-sought-after album is back on vinyl and CD, and available digitally for the very first time.

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McCoy Tyner, Legendary Jazz Pianist Dies Aged 81

The jazz master was part of some of the genre’s most iconic works including ‘A Love Supreme’, ‘My Favorite Things’ and ‘Live at the Village Vanguard’ for Impulse!.

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Feted Jazz Pianist Joey Alexander Releases Verve Debut Album ‘WARNA’

The album captures the joy of music-making that Alexander shares with fellow trio members, bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Kendrick Scott.

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Ella Fitzgerald’s ‘The Complete Piano Duets’ For 2CD, Digital Release

The set, featuring such pianists as Ellis Larkins, Paul Smith and Oscar Peterson, will be released by Verve Records/UMe on 13 March.

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Bird 100 Celebrations For Jazz Legend Charlie Parker’s 2020 Centennial

The centennial will feature new music releases, a tribute tour, festivals and events, prestigious exhibitions and much more.

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Listen To Acclaimed Vocalist-Bassist Miles Mosley’s Funky ‘Brother’

Californian upright bass player, vocalist and composer Miles Mosley has returned with the funky track Brother, ahead of a full album on Verve in 2020.

Features2 years ago

Anita O’Day: Celebrating “The Jezebel Of Jazz”

One of jazz’s greatest ever singers, Anita O’Day revolutionised what it meant to be a female vocalist in a male-dominated world.

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‘Louis Armstrong Meets Oscar Peterson’: A Musical Kinship

Louis Armstrong is at his best on a group of solid standards, while Oscar Peterson provides fresh tasteful backing.

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Watch The Video For Harry Connick Jr’s ‘Just One Of Those Things’

The track also appears on the artist's new album, 'True Love: A Celebration Of Cole Porter', out on 25 October.

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Deluxe ‘Tales Of America’ Due From Kenyan Singer-Writer JS Ondara

JS Ondara’s ‘Tales Of America: The Second Coming’ will feature five new bonus tracks, including a cover of Neil Young’s 'Heart Of Gold'.

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Third Batch Of Classic Jazz Titles Completes Vital Vinyl Reissue Series

The new list of albums completes this celebration of essential jazz LPs from the catalogues of two great jazz labels.

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Harry Connick, Jr. Shows ‘True Love’ For Cole Porter On Verve Debut

The first single from the set, 'Just One Of Those Things,' is now available.

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João Gilberto, Brazilian Bossa Nova Legend, Dies Aged 88

A pioneer of the bossa nova genre, João Gilberto blended traditional samba music and with modern jazz in the late '50s.

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Unearthed ‘Getz At The Gate’ Augments Legacy Of Jazz Great Stan Getz

The show was professionally recorded with a view to possible commercial release but, after those plans were forgotten, the tape sat in the vaults for 58 years.