Jazz Ensemble Empirical, Recalling Eric Dolphy

Out ‘n’ In, the latest album from jazz ensemble Empirical, is a tribute to the late musician Eric Dophy. The album contains six original pieces that adopt Dolphy’s style and adaptations of two songs from his album Out to Lunch! ? E-Mail This ???? ? Add to Del.icio.us

It’s Over Now: Songs For Heartbreakers

Lovey-dovey romantic types get all the attention on Valentine’s Day. But not everyone wants to be in love right about now, and some relationships just happen to be hitting their expiration date this very minute. Listen to five songs that are perfect for those looking to break someone’s heart

Eric Bibb On Mountain Stage

The guitarist shares his love of Delta blues on his latest album, Booker’s Guitar . The disc was inspired by Bibb’s time spent playing a guitar previously owned by legendary musician Booker White

Alison Brown On Mountain Stage

The Grammy-winning banjo player has collaborated with Allison Krauss and Michelle Shocked. Now, she brings her own acoustic jazz band to Mountain Stage to play songs from her latest album

Catingub mixes jazz, Broadway for Vereen’s pops concert (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

On the eve of the Honolulu Symphony Toyota Pops season opening concerts, principal conductor Matt Catingub took a break between rehearsals to update us on his latest news.

Robert Cray On Mountain Stage

The bluesman leads his band through a set of tunes from his latest album, This Time — the first studio release on his own Nozzle Records. Cray also plays his signature hit, “Smoking Gun,” in his third appearance on the program

Nicole Mitchell’s ‘Renegade’ Jazz

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews Renegades, the latest CD from flutist Nicole Mitchell. Mitchell recorded the album with her group Black Earth Strings. ? E-Mail This ???? ? Add to Del.icio.us

Steve Lehman, Finding A Computer-Assisted ‘Flow’

Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews the latest CD by alto saxophonist Steve Lehman and his octet. In Travail, Transformation & Flow, Lehman continues his work using computer models to create and drive his improvisation.

Exclusive First Listen: Poncho Sanchez

Latin jazz percussionist and bandleader Poncho Sanchez has had a prolific career: He’s released 24 albums in the last three decades, and his latest, Psychedelic Blues , continues to explore new realms of jazz.

Janiva Magness On Mountain Stage

California-based blues singer Janiva Magness grew up in Detroit, where she was influenced by the classic sounds of Motown, as well as by the country and blues recordings in her father’s collection.