It’s #EarthDay and I’m suggesting a listen to Matt Johnson’s "Earth's Mysteries" track. Matt is the keyboardist for #Jamiroquai. And this is an atmospheric,gentle, nice jazzy tune with a splash of vocal, saxophone and harp. Worth your time to listen to this Earth Day. youtu.be/Em_JkpICsbs?...
This morning's "wake up smiling" track: Royal Crown Revue "Morning Light"! #jazzsky
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If this doesn't get your Monday off to a good start, I'm not sure what will. Robert Walter | Eddie Roberts | Stanton Moore. "Party Like a Rich Kid". Full album out May 1. #jazzsky #jazzfunk #jazzgroove
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cover album to Espirito the new recording from Randy Brecker out May 15
A new recording from Randy Brecker out in May! #jazzsky #breckerbrothers
album cover to Time of Change from Chris Standring
Guitarist Chris Standring has experienced some big changes in his life recently and it's reflected in the music on Time of Change. #jazzsky #contemporaryjazz @chrisstandring.bsky.social
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Flea does jazz! #jazzsky
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cover to the recording Bad Benson from George Benson
My latest buy: Bad Benson from one of my favorite guitarists George Benson. With Phil Upchurch, Kenny Barron, Ron Carter, and Steve Gadd. #jazzsky #jazzguitar #guitarjazz
Enjoying a chill Friday night in, working on content for the site and other future endeavors. Listening to live jazz radio on @wbgojazz.bsky.social.
2026 Next Jazz Legacy cohort, clockwise from top left: Devon Gates, Alden Hellmuth, Destiny "Lé Queen" Diggs, Lily Finnegan, Sequoia “REDWOOD” Snyder, Siya Charles, Allison Philips
New Music USA and the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice announce the 2026 Next Jazz Legacy cohort, highlighting seven emerging artists shaping the future of jazz. contemporaryjazz.com/next-jazz-le...
Nice Monday contemporary jazz groove on my Discovery channel this morning from Sebastian Gahler. music.apple.com/us/album/cru... #jazzsky
Spending the morning listening to Thundercat.
New music from Down to the Bone! #jazzsky
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ContemporaryJazz.com logo 30th Anniversary celebration streamers Founded January 13, 1996
I launched my first website 30 years ago today! ContemporaryJazz.com is celebrating a milestone.
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Happy birthday Lee Rittenour born January 11
Happy birthday, Lee Ritenour! contemporaryjazz.com/happy-birthd... #jazzsky #jazzfusion #contemporaryjazz #jazzguitar
2026 may be the year of Metheny. #jazzsky #patmetheny #contemporaryjazz
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album cover to Music Magic Ironic from Incognito
My goodness. The horn arrangements and playing on the new Incognito recording... intoxicating.. #jazzsky #souljazz
Michael Franks singing music from Peanuts? Yes! He provided his distinctive voice to "Christmastime Is Here" on the David Benoit recording Remembering Christmas. The song is originally from 1965's A Charlie Brown Christmas.
Michael Franks singing music from Peanuts? Yes! He provided his distinctive voice to "Christmastime Is Here" on the David Benoit recording Remembering Christmas. The song is originally from 1965's A Charlie Brown Christmas. #christmasjazz #holidayjazz #davidbenoit #michaelfranks
My site, ContemporaryJazz.com, turns 30 in January. 30! I've been doing some writing on then vs. now for the anniversary.
album cover to Six Pack from Gary Burton and Friends
The track “Double Guatemala” was written by Pat Metheny and this Gary Burton version featured B.B King!
Lakecia Benjamin head with jambox earring
Out today! The new single from Lakecia Benjamin is her rendition of “The Christmas Song” featuring vocalist Christie Dashiell. Both artists are nominated for GRAMMY® Awards and this is their first collaboration. #lakeciabenjamin #christmas #holiday #jazz #contemporaryjazz #christmasjazz
For the #thanksgiving week and contemporary jazz fans: a Dave Grusin cover of the #slystone song Thankful N’ Thoughtful. With Phoebe Snow, David Sanborn and Marcus Miller. #thankful #music
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Valley Voice Debut Recording
Toronto saxophonist and composer Harrison Argatoff has launched a new quartet, Valley Voice, whose debut album Stars, Engines arrives October 10 on Elastic Recordings. The group - featuring vibraphonist Michael Davidson, bassist Dan Fortin, and drummer Ian Wright -…
Steve Reid Has Passed
My heart is heavy at the news of the passing of percussionist Steve Reid of The Rippingtons. Jeff Kashiwa posted it today on Facebook. He was my favorite percussionist. I’ve loved The Rippingtons for many years, and so much of that love came from Steve’s percussion and the…
The Gospel According to Jazz, Chapter 1 – Kirk Whalum’s Spirit in Sound
When Kirk Whalum released The Gospel According to Jazz, Chapter 1 on October 13, 1998, he wasn’t simply launching a new album. He was coming full circle. Raised in Memphis in a family of ministers and musicians, Whalum grew up…
Evolution by Liquid Soul released on October 8, 2002
On this day, Liquid Soul dropped Evolution, a high-energy fusion of jazz, funk, and hip-hop that is full of horn fire and grooves. To this day, I still love listening to tracks like "Action Jackson", "Soul", and "I Was Meant to Be Rich"! youtu.be/5nVNQc1yPYk?...
It is so good (and too rare) to see jazz on network television! Christian McBride Big Band on Kimmel last night! #jazzsky #christianmcbride #bigband #jazz #jeffreyosborne
On this day, September 24, Morning, Noon & Night by Bob James is released.
On this day, September 24, Morning, Noon & Night by Bob James is released. Love that opening track with Rob Swift. #contemporaryjazz #jazz #bobjames #smoothjazz
Candy Dulfer was born today, September 19
Happy Birthday, Candy Dulfer! #contemporaryjazz #funk #soul #saxophonist
