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Scientists team up with jazz musicians to reveal the neuroscience of creative flow

Have you ever found yourself so deeply absorbed in an activity that the world around you seemed to disappear? This state of intense focus and enjoyment, known as “flow,” has been a subject of fascination and study across various disciplines. A groundbreaking study published in the journal ...

Jane Scheckter | I’ll Take Romance

New York City-based singer Jane Scheckter shines brightly on her latest recording. I’ll Take Romance is a 17-track collection of tunes wonderfully delivered by a seasoned vocalist who knows her way around a song. The set includes tunes by Stephen Sondheim, Cole Porter, George and Ira ...

Daggerboard | Escapement

Daggerboard is back with another outstanding musical adventure.  Escapement is a 12-song trek into musical territory that pushes orchestral boundaries allowing for more expansive performances in a suite of movements. The collective of musicianship on the effort is exceptional and familiar with ...

Randy Napoleon | The Door Is Open

The Door is Open by guitarist Randy Napoleon provides a fitting showcase for the work of composer Gregg Hill. The production, recomposed and arranged by Napoleon, highlights the brilliance of Hill’s notes and allows the great performances of all the players to shine through. Featured on ...

Mark Winkler | The Rules Don’t Apply

Vocalist Mark Winkler always offers nicely creative approaches to each of his recordings. His latest and 21st album, The Rules Don’t Apply is no exception. It’s a really nice mix of the roads-less-taken with originals and new takes on existing material. Winkler adds some unique ...

Dianne Fraser | You and I

On You and I, Singer Dianne Fraser transforms her childhood dreams of being of a Broadway star into a warm and loving tribute to Leslie Bricusse, one of the great music composers of film and theater, in this 10-track set. Features Todd Schroeder on piano, Adam Cohen on bass and Denise Fraser on ...

Denver jazz club Nocturne aims to offer local musicians something more than a one-night-stand

Jazz has a rich history in Denver; at one point, the city was regarded as the “Harlem of the West”, with legends from Billie Holiday to Duke Ellington appearing at Five Points venues. Today, just a bit further west, in the RiNo neighborhood, Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club strives ...

Ron Blake | Mistaken Identity

Saxophonist Ron Blake has returned to the studio from his varied and multi-faceted career, which includes two decades in the Saturday Night Live band to record his first album in 15 years. Mistaken Identity is the wonderful product of an outstanding collaboration with guitarist Bobby Broom who ...

Mike Clark | Kosen Rufu

Drummer Mike Clark and an ensemble of players for a stellar production of music. The powerhouse lineup features Eddie Henderson on trumpet, Henry ‘The Skipper’ Franklin on bass, Skerik on saxophone, Wayne Horvitz on piano and Rhodes, and fellow Headhunter Bill Summers on congas and percussion. ...