On September 2, 2026, Cassandra Wilson died aged 70. She was singer, songwriter and producer, regarded as one of the most successful female jazz singers of all time. Wilson won numerous awards, including two Grammys, and was named in 2001, by “Time Magazine” the best America singer. She recorded and performed with Steve Coleman, Wynton Marsalis, Greg Osby, The Roots, Robin Eubanks, Don Byron, Terence Blanchard, Terri Lyne Carrington, Regina Carter, Olu Dara, Kurt Elling, Bill Frisell, Elvis Costello, Charlie Hade, Dave Holland, Javon Jackson, Angelique Kidjo, M-Base, David Murray, Meshell Ndegeocello, Courtney Pine, David Sanches, Steve Turre, Luther Vandros and Count Basie Orchestra. As leader she released 19 albums.
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Brad Mehldau: Finding Gabriel
On May 17, 2019, “Nonesuch” label released “Finding Gabriel”, the 37th Brad Mehldau album. It was recorded 2017 – 2018, at “Bunker Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Brad Mehldau.
Personnel:
- Brad Mehldau– vocals, synthesizers, piano, Fender Rhodes, Hammond B-3 organ, Musser Ampli-Celeste, Morfbeats gamelan strips, xylophone, Mellotron, drums, percussion
- Mark Guiliana– drums
- Ambrose Akinmusire– trumpet
- Chris Cheek– tenor and baritone saxophone
- Charles Pillow – soprano, baritone and alto saxophone, bass clarinet
- Joel Frahm– tenor sax
- Michael Thomas – alto saxophone, flute
- Sara Caswell– violin
- Lois Martin – viola
- Noah Hoffeld – cello
- Kurt Elling– vocals
- Gabriel Kahane– vocals
- Becca Stevens– vocals
- Snorts Malibu – vocals
- Aaron Nevezie – effects
Track listing:
All tracks by Brad Mehldau.
- The Garden
- Born to Trouble
- Striving After Wind
- O Ephraim
- Mark Is Howling in the City of Night
- The Prophet Is a Fool
- Make It All Go Away
- Deep Water
- Proverb of Ashes
- Finding Gabriel
Kurt Elling: July Man In The Air
On July 22, 2003, “Blue Note” label released “July Man in the Air”, the sixth Kurt Elling album. It was recorded in January 2003, and was produced by Kurt Elling and Laurence Hobgood.
Personnel:
- Kurt Elling– vocals
- Laurence Hobgood– piano, Rhodes electric piano
- Rob Amster– double bass
- Frank Parker, Jr.– drums, percussion
- Paul Wertico– drums
- Stefon Harris– vibraphone
- Jim Gailloreto– soprano saxophone
- Brad Wheeler– soprano saxophone
- Dan Garcia – engineer
Track listing:
- Minuano (Six-Eight) – Pat Metheny, Lyle Mays
- In the Winelight – Kurt Eaton, Gladston
- Resolution – John Coltrane
- Time to Say Goodbye – Joe Zawinul
- The Uncertainty of the Poet – Wendy Cope
- The More I Have You – Kurt Elling
- Man in the Air – Laurence Hobgood, Kurt Elling
- A Secret I – Herbie Hancock
- Higher Vibe – Courtney Pine
- Hidden Jewel – Bobby Watson
- Never My Love – Richard Addrisi, Donald Addrisi
- All is Quiet – Bob Mintzer
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