Charles Ruggiero

Charles Ruggiero was born to be a drummer. The son of world renowned jazz musician Vinnie Ruggiero, Charles spent his early years surrounded by the "who's who" of Jazz. There was always music around, and with musicians like Art Blakey, Philly Joe Jones, Freddie Hubbard, and Jon Hendricks coming to spend time and play, it was only a matter of time before he caught the bug and asked his father to play the "bang-bangs". As a teen Charles got serious about drumming, playing anywhere he could. He knew he was onto something when other high schools, local colleges, professional theatre groups and popular local bands throughout western N.Y

Sarah Vaughan, G. Thomas Allen, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Billy Eckstine and More!

by Jua Howard
July 28, 2025

Greetings Music Family! It's time for another episode of the “First Instrument Jazz Show!" I've got new music from The DIVA Jazz Orchestra with Ann Hampton Callaway, Nnenna Freelon, Benny Benack III, Emma Smith and Kieran Brown, and more timeless music from Sarah Vaughan, Billy Eckstine, Cecile McLorin Salvant, G. Thomas Allen, Kate McGarry, Take 6 ...

Lisa Hilton, Blue Moods, Jim Mullen, Claire Martin and more

by Benjamin Boddie
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Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music Lisa Hilton, Blue Moods, Jim Mullen, Claire Martin, Rick Roe, Scott Hamilton, Benjie Porecki, Allegra Levy, Jessica Jones, Roberto Margris, Brent Laidler, Eldad Tarmu, Thomas Martin Lopez, Renee Rosnes, Don Paul, Theoretical Planets, Steve Smith, Camille Thurman, Brian Charette, Ben Paterson and more. Playlist Lisa Hilton “All Blues" from ...

Sextet Session

By Doug MacDonald

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2024
Track listing: Desert Blues; Whispering; Gee��s Flat; You��ve Changed; AT #33; Try Ads; Si Miner; Bubbles in the Wine.

Flying High - Big Band Canaries Who Soared

By Champian Fulton

Label: Jazz at the Ballroom
Released: 2024
Track listing: On the Sunny Side of the Street; Secret Love; I Don't Know Enough About You; I Only Have Eyes For You; All of Me; Lellaby of the Leaves; Sweet Georgia Brown; Why Don't You Do Right; What a Difference a Day Makes; The One I Love; Social Call; Yopu Belong to Me; The Man I Love; Tea for Two; Exactly Like You.

LaFaro

By Brian Bromberg

Label: Be Squared Productions
Released: 2024
Track listing: Solar; Waltz for Debby; Alice in Wonderland; Gloria's Step; Blue in Green; Israel; Milestones; Nardis; My Foolish Heart; Scotty's Song; What is This Thing Called Love?; Danny Boy.

David Bailis, Brian Charette, Cliff Korman, Camille Thurman and more

by Benjamin Boddie
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Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by David Bailis, Brian Charette, Cliff Korman, Sivan Arbel, Doug MacDonald, Eric Person, Diego Rivera, Camille Thurman, George Cables, Brandon Sanders, Andrew Vogt, Steve Davis, Steven Feifke, Samara Joy, Heavy Hitters, Ed Neumeister, Ginetta's Vendetta, Hyeonseon Baek, Dred Scott, Matt Steckler, and more. PlaylistDavid Bailis “Big Dreams" from Tree ...

Alvin Queen, George Cables, Misha Tsiganov, Javon Jackson and more

by Benjamin Boddie
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Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Alvin Queen, Daniel Pardo, George Cables, Misha Tsiganov, Adrian Cunningham, Day Dream, Steven Feifke, Javon Jackson, Joel Jeschke, Andy Wheelock, Steve Davis, Brandon Sanders, Bob Baldwin, Jazzmeia Horn, John Fedchock, T.K. Blue, Dexter Moses, Christian Sands, Music Soup, Teri Parker, and more. Playlist Alvin Queen “Blues For Sluggo" ...

Roy McGrath, Peter Bernstein, Warren Wolf, Vanisha Gould and more

by Benjamin Boddie
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Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Roy McGrath, Peter Bernstein, Warren Wolf, John Fedchock, Vanisha Gould, Christian Sands, Brandon Sanders, Diane Marino, Rahsaan Barber, Eric Jacobson, Jeff Rupert, Steve Davis, Sarah Hanahan, Jazzmeia Horn, Brian Lynch, Ilya Osachuk, Josie Falbo, Leslie Pintchik, Matt Booth, Joel Frahm and more. Playlist Roy McGrath “Monkody" from Entre ...

Matt Dwonszyk, John Fedchock, Tomohiro Mori, Michael Mayo and more

by Benjamin Boddie
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Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Matt Dwonszyk, John Fedchoock, Tomohiro Mori, Michael Mayo, Music Soup, Charles Ruggiero, Delfeayo Marsalis, Diane Marino, Miki Yamanaka, The Headhunters, Brandon Sanders, Sarah Hanahan, Anne Sajdera, Immanuel Wilkins, DJ Allen, Bob Baldwin, Matt Panayides, Tania Grubbs, Terry Gibbs, Mike Stern, and more. Playlist Matt Dwonszyk “Groovin' On Wine" ...