Russell Perry

Contributor at WTJU-FM (Charlottesville, VA)

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New Jazz Releases - 06/16/2025

1 week ago | wtju.net | Russell Perry

Skip to main content New Jazz Releases – 06/16/2025 Brandee YoungerTwo compelling debuts this week – drummer John Sturino with a little big band and 27-year old singer Tyreek McDole.
New Jazz Releases - 06/09/2025

2 weeks ago | wtju.net | Russell Perry

Skip to main content New Jazz Releases – 06/09/2025 Isaiah J ThompsonAnother overwhelming week of music, from artists across the realm of ages. 28-year old Isaiah J Thompson goes deeper into his spirituality.
New Jazz Releases - 06/02/2025

3 weeks ago | wtju.net | Russell Perry

Skip to main content New Jazz Releases – 06/02/2025 James Brandon LewisSome very wonderful releases this week.
New Jazz Releases - 05/26/2025

1 month ago | wtju.net | Russell Perry

Skip to main content New Jazz Releases – 05/26/2025 Patricio MoralesI’m back after several weeks away.
New Jazz Releases - 04/21/2025

2 months ago | wtju.net | Russell Perry

Skip to main content New Jazz Releases – 04/21/2025 Royce Campbell Some terrific big band records this week – our own Royce Campbell with the Vosbein Magee Big Band from Lexington, VA, Sean Imboden with an Indianapolis big band and New York’s Arturo O’Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra playing Carla Bley’s last compositions. In addition we have a late career live quintet date from Charles Mingus and a contemporary sextet date from Portland’s Medler Sextet. Phil Haynes – Return To Electric...
New Jazz Releases - 04/14/2025

2 months ago | wtju.net | Russell Perry

Skip to main content New Jazz Releases – 04/14/2025 Charlie Ballentine (in Charlottesville 4/24, see below) Good News – we have new releases from three artists who travel to Charlottesville from time-to-time – Lisa Mezzacappa with Jordan Glenn’s BEAK, Gustavo Cortiñas, and Charlie Ballentine. Note that Ballentine will be in Charlottesville at the Belmont Art Collaborative on Saturday April 24 at 7:30PM. In addition, look for releases from trumpeter Igmar Thomas and his Big Band, drummer Leon...
New Jazz Releases - 03/31/2025

2 months ago | wtju.net | Russell Perry

Skip to main content New Jazz Releases – 03/31/2025 Kenny Wheeler (1930 – 2014)I’ve been traveling and this is a little late, but there is so much music I’ve heard recently, I wanted to get this to you as soon as I could.
New Jazz Releases - 03/17/2025

Mar 17, 2025 | wtju.net | Russell Perry

Skip to main content New Jazz Releases – 03/17/2025 Jarod BufeSo many new releases this week.
New Jazz Releases - 03/10/2025

Mar 11, 2025 | wtju.net | Russell Perry

Skip to main content New Jazz Releases – 03/10/2025 Shuffle DemonsElla Fitzgerald has been gone from the bandstand for almost 30 years, but today we have a good quality live recording from 1967 to remind us of her jazz nobility.
New Jazz Releases - 02/24/2025

Feb 24, 2025 | wtju.net | Russell Perry

Skip to main content New Jazz Releases – 02/24/2025 Artemis: Allison Miller, Noriko Ueda, Renee Rosnes, Nicole Glover, Ingrid JensenSome reliably excellent players have new releases that meet our high expectations.