Donny McCaslin on Collaborating with Bowie on “Blackstar,” and Being Influenced by deadmau5 and Aphex Twin

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Final Christmas Bonanza Update

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Guest Post:Esperanza Spalding by Life and Soul Magazine

Esperanza Spalding’s cosmic rock-soul outing on ‘Emily’s D+Evolution’ Bassist and singer Esperanza Spalding has returned after a three-year hiatus swapping her jazz bass for electronic bass and exploring cosmic rock-soul. It’s not that the multi-talented Esperanza Spalding is steering away from her jazz roots but rather her latest album, ‘Emily’s D+Evolution’, explores a different aspect … Continue reading Guest Post:Esperanza Spalding by Life and Soul Magazine

Empirical: Exploring ways to connect jazz to new audiences

UK jazz band Empirical are doing some revolutionary things to push jazz to new audiences, ones whom may never have had a persuasion towards the musical genre before. Known for their risk-taking creatively and strong live performances, Empirical have taken to the pop-up phenomenon to introduce their sounds to new audiences in London, by turning … Continue reading Empirical: Exploring ways to connect jazz to new audiences

Eliane Correa & En El Aire Project

Eliane Correa & En El Aire Project: Leading a new wave of Cuban sounds Eliane Correa & En El Aire Project are bringing soul into Cuban jazz, in a musical expression which is leading a fresh wave of sounds coming from the Caribbean island. Eliane Correa & En El Aire Project’s debut album ‘Rumba con … Continue reading Eliane Correa & En El Aire Project