Russell Perry

Contributor at WTJU-FM (Charlottesville, VA)

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New Jazz Releases - 04/14/2025

1 week 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

3 weeks 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

1 month ago | 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

1 month ago | 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

2 months ago | 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.
New Jazz Releases - 02/17/2025

2 months ago | wtju.net | Russell Perry

Skip to main content New Jazz Releases – 02/17/2025 Chris Potter / John Patitucci / Brian BladesA couple of discs really stood out this week. Bassist John Patitucci has a great trio with Chris Potter and Brian Blade.
New Jazz Releaases - 02/10/2025

2 months ago | wtju.net | Russell Perry

Skip to main content New Jazz Releaases – 02/10/2025 Marius Van Den BrinkMore things worth hearing this week! Guitarist Pritesh Walia has released his first and fellow-guitarist Jackson Potter his second.
New Jazz Releases - 01/27/2025

2 months ago | wtju.net | Russell Perry

Skip to main content New Jazz Releases – 01/27/2025 Jacob WutzkeSome really stellar releases this week. Canadian drummer Jacob Wutzke pays tribute to a primary influence – Tony Williams.
New Jazz Releases - 01/20/2025

Jan 21, 2025 | wtju.net | Russell Perry

Skip to main content New Jazz Releases – 01/20/2025 Carl Allen Tributes to composers dominate the new releases this week with a Horace Silver set from Eldad Tarmu, Barry Harris from Bruce Harris and Ehud Asherie, Freddie Hubbard from the all-star ensemble Blue Moods, and Viennese film composers EW Korngold and Max Steiner from Peter Erskine. To cap a strong week, we have new releases from pianists Joe Elefante and Michel Petrucciani (from 1988), drummer Carl Allen, plus saxophonists Kasan...
New Jazz Releases - 01/13/2025

Jan 13, 2025 | wtju.net | Russell Perry

Skip to main content New Jazz Releases – 01/13/2025 Stephane WrembleAs the new year gets rolling and the holidays are behind us, this year’s new jazz releases are starting to come in and they are a diverse bunch.