Samara Joy – A Joyful Holiday: Jazz Vocal Elegance with Gospel Roots
Samara Joy’s 2023 EP, A Joyful Holiday, showcases the young vocalist’s deep-rooted jazz and gospel influences, offering a fresh perspective on classic holiday tunes. Following her Grammy-winning album Linger Awhile, this six-track collection further cements Joy’s position in the jazz world. The EP opens with “Warm in December,”…
Spotlight on Jazz’s Brightest: The 2025 Grammy Award Winners
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 2, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, celebrated outstanding achievements in the music industry. Jazz artists took center stage, showcasing both established legends and rising talents pushing the genre forward. This year’s winners and nominees demonstrated the diversity,…
Art Blakey: The Driving Force of Hard Bop
Few drummers in jazz history have left a legacy as profound as Art Blakey. A master of rhythm, a mentor to generations of musicians, and the leader of the legendary Jazz Messengers, Blakey’s impact on the genre is immeasurable. His explosive drumming style, commitment to hard bop, and…
Moses Yoofee Trio – MYT: A Fusion of Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Electronic Sounds
Moses Yoofee Trio – MYT LEITER | Released: February 7, 2025 By [Jazz Influencers] Straight out of Berlin’s creative underground, the Moses Yoofee Trio arrives with MYT—a debut that doesn’t just announce their presence, it practically rewires the circuitry of contemporary jazz. With one foot planted in tradition…
Styled to Play…Stagewear for the savvy musician!
Styled to Play A Jazz Influencers Original by Kaylene PeoplesWhere fashion meets phrasing, and image becomes impact. Stage style isn’t about vanity—it’s about visibility. As a jazz artist and the longtime fashion editor of AGENDA Magazine, I’ve seen how the way we dress influences not just how we…