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Greg Ward

Greg Ward is a saxophonist and composer that was born in Peoria, IL. Currently based in Chicago, Ward has had the opportunity to perform and record with a varied group of artists like Prefuse 73, Lupe Fiasco, Tortoise, William Parker, Andrew D'Angelo, and Mike Reed.
In 2000, Ward began his studies at Northern Illinois University where he worked with Steve Duke, Fareed Haque, Ron Carter, and Joey Sellers. Already interested in composition, having the opportunity to compose for NIU's jazz combos deepened his understanding of the inner-workings of music. Also, working with composer and arranger, Joey Sellers, equipped Ward with some important tools to further explore this new love.
Many Moons

By Markus Rutz
Label: Third Coast Sounds
Released: 2025
Track listing: Penumbra; By and By; Moondance (by Van Morrison);
Before We Met;
Asso-Kam (by Joe Sample);
Many Moons;
Blue Moon (by Richard Rodgers);
Denouement;
On the Bosrand; Blue Skies (by Irving Berlin); Time to Spare (by Brice Winston); compositions by
Markus Rutz (except where noted)
Denouement

Album: Many Moons
By Markus Rutz
Label: Third Coast Sounds
Released: 2025
Duration: 06:13
Keefe Jackson / Jakob Heinemann / Adam Shead: Stinger

by Mark Corroto
Stinger marks the debut release from the trio of saxophonist Keefe Jackson, bassist Jakob Heinemann and drummer Adam Shead. Yet, from the cohesion and interplay captured on this recording, it is clear these three musicians have collaborated extensively. The group exemplifies the Chicago ethos of collective creation--both in compositional approach and improvisational execution. Jackson and Heinemann ...
'Many Moons' The New Album By Trumpeter Markus Rutz

Markus Rutz & Third Coast Sounds announce Many Moons, the latest musical expression from the well—regarded trumpeter and composer. The new work is the ninth album from Rutz following the recent albums Storybook (2023) and Penumbra (2024) and features music in small group recorded with contemporaries from the Chicago scene. The ensemble sound is reminiscent of ...
Tomin, Henriette Eilertsen, Gilad Hekselman, Christophe Marguet & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
Around the jazz world in seven songs, and forty-five minutes! Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Christophe Marguet Thérapie" Echoes of Time (Mélodie en sous-sol) 0:16 Host talks 4:57 Gilad Hekselman The Headrocker" Life, at the Village Vanguard (La Reserve) 6:15 Host talks ...
Dave Stryker: Stryker with Strings Goes to the Movies

by Jack Bowers
Guitarist Dave Stryker, who is at home in any venue, Goes to the Movies on this ambitious album, wherein his working quartet is greeted by a thirty-piece orchestra with strings and four talented guest artists. There are some gems here--Henry Mancini's Dreamsville," Rodgers and Hammerstein's Edelweiss," Ennio Morricone's theme from Cinema Paradiso among them--and a few ...
Happy New Year! New music from Jeff Parker and IVtet, Sara Serpa, Miguel Zenon, Camilla Battaglia and Daryll Yokley's Sound Reformation.

by Hobart Taylor
Starting out the year with our usual variety of musics that appeal to both the head and the heart: Listen up for the brilliance of Satoko Fujii, the subtle passion of Jessica and Tony Jones, the earnestness of Sara Serpa, and the commitment to human well being reflected in the music of Miguel Zenon.
Colossal Abundance

Label: Calligram Records
Released: 2024
Track listing: Mahororo; Lonnie's Lament; Adelaide Bailey; Tuku; Kaleidoscope; Requiem; Mrs. Parker of K.C.;
United; Gandanga Blues; Bermuda Blues.
From Here

Label: Next Records
Released: 2024
Track listing: Featuring some of music’s most lionized artists: GRAMMY winners John Patitucci and Geoffrey Keezer, dynamic drummer Kendrick Scott, saxophonist Greg Ward, and produced by acclaimed jazz vocalist Jeff Baker, ‘From Here’ finds Alyssa Allgood reaching a new pinnacle of personal expression, emotional observation, and artistic achievement. Staying true to her jazz roots, Allgood goes where few singers dare with an album featuring 10 original songs, boldly celebrating the traditions of soulful storytelling, spontaneity, and improvisation.