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As a musical director, George Freeman is well versed in selecting players, communicating concepts and orchestrating powerful shows. His solo full-length debut, Make It Happen, reveals a musical crossroads of jazz, pop, R&B, gospel and neo-soul. Slow burning grooves underscore supple melodies, articulate arpeggios and dynamic keyboard dexterity as the keyboardist, producer and bandleader who plays behind a celebrated roster of musical luminaries steps into the spotlight to showcase his own artistry. Songs from Make It Happen, like "Tengo Un Amor", "Two Step" and others currently play on both national and international jazz radio and internet stations
George Freeman, Ermelinda Cuéllar, Bennie Moten & Lonnie McFadden

by Joe Dimino
We're kicking off the 902nd episode in style--with none other than the King of Kansas City Jazz himself, Lonnie McFadden. We drop the needle on a fiery cut from his 2018 album Live at the Green Lady Lounge, and it sets the tone just right. During a recent chat with Lonnie, he gave us the lowdown ...
Tania Grubbs, Brian Lynch and Satoko Fujii

by Jerome Wilson
This episode features newer releases by Tania Grubbs, Brian Lynch, and Satoko Fujii as well as older music from George Freeman and Roy Hargrove. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Vardan Ovsepian Glass Figures" from ...
The Good Life

Label: HighNote Records
Released: 2023
Track listing: If I Had You; Mr. D; Up and Down; Lowe Groovin’; 1, 2, 3, 4; Sister Tankersley; The Good Life.
Gretchen Parlato and Lionel Loueke, Wayne Shorter, Trevor Dunn, and Others

by Jerome Wilson
This program covers a wide range of jazz styles. The artists heard include the duo of Gretchen Parlato and Lionel Loueke, Trevor Dunn's Trio Convulsant, Wayne Shorter, and Will Bernard.Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett I Can'r Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 ...
George Freeman: The Good Life

by Jack Bowers
For guitarist George Freeman, The Good Life has also been a long life. He was a nimble-fingered ninety-five-year-old plectrist when this splendid album was recorded in May and June 2022, which makes it all the more grievous to know it would be organ maestro Joey DeFrancesco's last recording date; he died of a heart attack some ...
Cecile McLorin Salvant, Melanie De Biasio, Mary Halvorson and More

by Jerome Wilson
This is a show of varied moods with provocative vocals by Cecile McLorin Salvant and Melanie De Biasio, piano music from Bill Evans and Peter Madsen, some vintage Mary Halvorson and a lot more. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry ...
Welcome, Adventures In Jazz!

by Bob Osborne
The title of the new release from Daniel Carter with Matthew Shipp, William Parker and Gerald Cleaver invites the listener to Welcome Adventure," something that the avid jazz listener should be used to. These four stalwarts of the scene break new boundaries with a fresh approach to the music. In the same vein there are also ...
Kurt Elling, Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio & Buster Williams

by Joe Dimino
From legendary bassist Buster Williams, we stride into the 748th Episode of Neon Jazz. After Buster, we hear from his old friend, guitarist Larry Coryell. In that esteemed group of veterans, we also hear from the 95-year old guitarist George Freeman and a new song off his 2022 album Everybody Say Yeah. Along with old school ...
Take Five with Joanie Pallatto

by AAJ Staff
Meet Joanie Pallatto In February 2021, the Chicago Music Awards bestowed Joanie Pallatto with a Special Lifetime Achievement Award for Extraordinary Contributions to the Music Industry. Described by Rick Kogan of the Chicago Tribune as having a stirring and special voice," Joanie Pallatto is a graduate of The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. ...