When Freda Payne recorded “Band of Gold” for Invictus Records in 1969, she didn’t think much of it — until it catapulted her to the top of the charts in 1970. Even today, it’s still considered one of the top 100 songs of the 70s. But Freda Payne’s roots are in jazz — she recorded her very first album for Impulse! Records (known for recording jazz legends such as John Coltrane and Duke Ellington) and ever since 2014, she’s returned to those roots with her recordings.
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About Miki Yamanaka The sound of big bands brewed a love for jazz that carried Miki Yamanaka from her home in Japan all the way…
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About Tom Cohen Drummer Tom Cohen must have had flames coming off his sticks when he finished recording his latest record. Short but mighty, My…
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Jazz Vocalist Samara Joy opens up about her climb into the jazz limelight and the inspiration behind her self-titled debut album.
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Jazz pianist Billy Stritch talks about his love for the Great American Songbook, weekly livestream concerts, and his new album Billy’s Place.
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At 23-years-old, Caity Gyorgy is already an adept lyricist, songwriter, arranger, and bandleader. Her latest EP Now Pronouncing showcases her talents along with her hand-picked 10 piece band. Inspired by the music and cinema of the 50s and 60s, her original tunes fit right within the vein of the Great American Songbook.
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Singer David Osmond and Big Band Directer Caleb Chapman team up for a big hit with their new album, More Where That Came From. They laugh about what it’s like being related to Donny and Marie Osmond, how they became the dynamic duo they are today, (even accidentally becoming neighbors), and how they give the Great American Songbook a fresh sound.
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About Nicolas King Nicolas King’s latest album ‘Act One’ celebrates 25 years as a recording artist. And at 30-years-old, yes, that means he recording at…
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James Hudson opens up about his decision to fully dive into a music career despite the risk, how his love of jazz began, and how he came up with the unique arrangements for his new album Tomorrow.
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Listen to John Pizzarelli talk about the adventures of growing up with a famous jazz guitarist for a father, and how his father’s introduction to…
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