Japan has produced an impressive assemblage of jazz pianists, from Toshiko Akiyoshi and Makoto Ozone. And now, well into the change of the 21st century, the pianist / composer Hiromi is the latest in that line of amazing musicians.
Arrested Development are a progressive rap collective whose positive-minded hip-hop incorporates blues, soul, funk, and other forms traced back to Africa.
Kenny G is a fine player with an attractive sound influenced a bit by Grover Washington, Jr., who often caresses melodies, putting a lot of emotion into his solos.
All artists
November 13, 2025
Oleg Kireev Quartet
Moscow, Igor Butman Club
November 14, 2025
Dariel Rene & Hot Havana Jazz Trio
Moscow, Alexey Kozlov Club
November 15, 2025
Nuggers
St. Petersburg, JFC Jazz Club
Algorithm
Moscow, Alexey Kozlov Club
November 16, 2025
Vivian Sessoms
Moscow, Alexey Kozlov Club
November 17, 2025
Christian Gálvez Organ Trio
Moscow, Alexey Kozlov Club
November 6, 2025
Blake Mills, Pino Palladino team up again on 'That Wasn't A Dream'
October 21, 2025
Tyshawn Sorey's powerful sounds of silence
October 17, 2025
Saxophonist Nicole Glover had to face herself to find her sound
October 6, 2025
Christian McBride is shepherding the next generation of jazz musicians
September 25, 2025
The beat goes on: Marcus Gilmore steps forward at the Vanguard