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Zishi Liu Unveils Bold New Project: American Anxiety
Acclaimed jazz saxophonist and composer Zishi Liu unveils his latest EP, American Anxiety, a deeply personal and politically charged avant-garde jazz statement. Blending ECM-inspired improvisation with traditional Chinese musical elements, Liu crafts a striking soundscape that reflects his evolving experience as a Chinese artist in the United States. The EP will be available on all major ...
April 29: Visionaries And Eccentrics: Ives’ Problem Children Explores Charles Ives’ Musical Legacy In Multiple Musical Genres
With his concept of musical transcendentalism, Charles Ives paved the way for a century of experimentation in multiple modes of musical expression. In Visionaries and Eccentrics: Ives’ Problem Children, Contemporary Musical Arts students explore the worlds of collage, postmodernism, and other genres of multi-layered music, including rock, jazz, funk, noise, and other contemporary genres, drawing on ...
Emi Nishida: The Boundary-Defying Virtuoso Bridging Jazz, Classical & Pop
From the moment her tiny fingers first touched piano keys, Emi Nishida was destined for musical greatness. Now, this Japanese crossover sensation has blossomed into one of the most versatile and in-demand pianist-composers of her generation, effortlessly moving between jazz clubs, concert halls, manga studios, and international festivals with equal mastery, as narrated by Rene Pfister. ...
Noah Preminger: A Veteran Saxophonist Tackles The Ballad
by Lawrence Peryer
Today, the Spotlight shines On renowned saxophonist Noah Preminger.Boston-based saxophonist Noah Preminger has spent years pushing jazz into new territories before focusing on one of the art form's most enduring traditions. He's just released Ballads (Chill Tone, 2025), a collection that finds this restless musical explorer settling into the quiet power of beautiful melodies.
Michiko Inoue: The Alchemist Of Modern Jazz – How One Pianist Is Fusing Continents Through Sound
At 28, Japanese pianist and music director Michiko Inoue has achieved what most jazz musicians spend lifetimes pursuing, reports Hank Fisher from New York. The most-booked artist at Fukuoka’s legendary BackStage jazz club since 2015, she has outperformed international greats like Vincent Herring and Eric Alexander. As Berklee College of Music’s principal piano accompanist from 2019–2024, ...
City Of Four Announces 'New Vistas' Tour: April 24-28
Boston’s original jazz fusion quartet, City of Four, embarks on its “New Vistas” tour this April, with stops in Western MA, NYC, Eastern PA, CT, and RI. The band will be performing music from its recent album Vistas (2024) alongside new compositions, reinterpretations of past repertoire, and spontaneous improvisations. City of Four’s sound has caught the ...
Acclaimed Italian Music Director Andrea Dionisi Will Lead Two Artistic Residencies In Boston
Andrea Dionisi, the renowned Italian jazz fusion musician, is preparing to embark on an exciting new chapter in his career with upcoming artistic residencies at two of Boston's most prestigious music venues. Famed for his innovative prowess as a music director, arranger, and drummer, Dionisi's path in music has been paved with artistic excellence. His journey, ...
Drummer Andrea Dionisi: Redefining European Jazz Fusion
European jazz fusion has found a unique voice in Andrea Dionisi, a 31-year-old Italian drummer, arranger, and music director, whose visionary approach has placed him at the forefront of an innovative wave, reports music critic Vittoria Spada from Trentino-Alto Adige. Renowned for his ability to blend free-flowing jazz with classical music, folk Italian dance patterns, and ...
mDecks Music Launches Groundbreaking Jazz Standards Book Series Featuring Over 1,500 Fully Analyzed Tunes
mDecks Music, a leader in innovative music education resources, has released a groundbreaking new book series dedicated to mastering jazz standards. This comprehensive collection provides musicians with essential tools to enhance their improvisation, harmonic understanding, and melodic development—featuring over 1,500 jazz standards fully analyzed. The series, now available at mDecks.com, includes:
Zildjians, Atlantic Records And Jazz: The Legacy Of Istanbul In America Features Jazz Orchestra And A Mehter Band On Thursday, February 27 In Boston
The Jazz Studies department and the Intercultural Institute at NEC present a full-day event on Thursday, February 27 which includes a workshop, presentations, and a panel discussion followed by a concert featuring the NEC Jazz Orchestra and a mehter band (so-called “Ottoman Janissary Band”). The 7:30 p.m. concert at Jordan Hall also features the world premiere ...
