Monthly Archives: May 2026

Timely Releases from Civil Disobedience and Chris Potter

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  • David Ambrosio, bassist and leader of Civil Disobedience.
  • Chris Potter. Photo by Dave Stapleton.

Against the backdrop of a divided and violent America, new releases from bassist, arranger, and activist David Ambrosio and from saxophonist and composer Chris Potter touch on the potential for and the necessity of peace and justice.

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Catherine Russell Delivers Live

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Catherine Russell and Matt Munisteri perform at the Appel Room, on Friday, March 29, 2024. New York. Jazz at Lincoln Center. Photo: Gilberto Tadday/Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Listening time has been sparse recently, but I have one good one to report on. Vocalist Catherine Russell and her excellent band have released their first live album, Live @ Jazz at Lincoln Center, and it delivers a delightful dose of Russell’s spirited interpretations of hot jazz and swing deeply rooted in the blues.

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