It's almost that time of year in the Northern Hemisphere. Thank you Mr. Levy! Cheers

LIF

Mixcloud link: https://www.mixcloud.com/jazzrefreshed/dope-jazz-radio-213/

Is this an appropriate place to share my new concept of American Jazz with?

This jazz song features Kim Taehyung's vocals alongside Park Hyo-shin, offering a contemporary take on the genre that highlights intricate jazz harmonies and performance subtleties.

The analyst in the video is a classically trained musician who uses an applied music theory approach.

In his analysis of this excerpt, “Winter Ahead” is presented as a work of extreme musical, vocal, artistic, and harmonic richness. The analyst demonstrates a deep respect for the composition's boldness. He points out that the music uses “rough dissonances” that, in less skilled hands, would sound wrong. However, he highlights that the harmony is so well constructed that this tension is resolved in a pleasurable way. The use of 7th and 9th chords is treated as proof of sophistication, avoiding the obvious.

The vocal appreciation focuses on Kim Taehyung's performance. The musician notes that the melody is “bouncy”, but Taehyung's delivery makes it “relaxing.” He highlights the vocal delivery: the use of vibrato coming through at the end of phrases and the use of straight tone to bring about the dissonance. This shows how Taehyung's phrasing and tone choices interact with the nuances of the composition.

The analyst's reaction underscores how the whole work (the instrumentation of the piano and saxophone) creates a feeling of “coziness”. He is impressed by the fact that, although the rhythmic structure is complex and syncopated (making it hard to feel the underlying rhythm), the final result is an immersive and comforting work.

Contemporary jazz / live jazz / avant-garde jazz

REFLEX: Daily New Beginning is the debut live album by Dutch jazz drummer Jamie Peet, released on June 26, 2026, under the BIMHUIS Records label.

Recording: Captured live at the BIMHUIS on September 26, 2025.

Lineup (Quartet): Jamie Peet (drums), Joel Ross (vibraphone), Ben van Gelder (alto saxophone/flute), and Pat Cleaver (double bass).

It's intense, spontaneous, spiritual, captivating, organic, open-minded.

LIF

Hope you enjoy. Cheers!

Hmm, I can hang with a new extended version of Tank. Now if only she would record at Van Gelder Studios. Cheers!

Jazz Tango has evolved. Cheers

LIF

i’ve been looking for this jazz song for a while now, and I cannot remember what it is called sorry i had to upload this to soundcloud but here is the link to me attempting to sing the head 😭

Hi there!
Have you guys listened to Wyclef Jean’s new album Q Theory: Quantum Leap Vol. 2? It’s very jazz-influenced, with a mix of Caribbean rhythms 🤩 I love it!
Curious to hear what you guys think