Jazz
Flea releases solo single 'A Plea' ahead of 2026 album
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Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has unveiled his new solo single 'A Plea,' a trumpet-led track addressing societal division and political unease. The song serves as the first preview of an upcoming solo album set for release in 2026 on Nonesuch Records. Flea returns to his roots as a trumpet player, collaborating with jazz musicians for the project.
A new GRAMMY.com article highlights five artists demonstrating the enduring relevance of the Great American Songbook. Among them is 2023 GRAMMY nominee Samara Joy, who views the collection of venerated tunes as a living document open to adaptation and love. The piece counters perceptions of the Songbook as outdated history.
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New Zealand musician Toby Barrett is set to release his album Catharsis with a live performance at Ato Jazz Club in Auckland. The event is scheduled for Saturday, 31 January 2026.
Music fans have a diverse lineup of albums to look forward to next week, spanning live recordings, punk anthems, and posthumous releases. Highlights include a live solo effort from Dude Cervantes and a final collection from The Saints featuring Chris Bailey. These seven titles offer everything from grunge to Afro-jazz.
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French-Dominican jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimée is today's featured artist on Havana Times with her live performance of 'Beautiful Way' at Birdland, NYC, in 2024. The selection highlights artists of Latin American heritage or those influenced by Latin rhythms. It is part of a regular series featuring jazz and Caribbean sounds.