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ALA.NI and Adrian Younge team up for new collaborative album, Proud of Me
A Harry Connick Jr. Film Inspired Reba McEntire To Write One of Her Own Singles
À Juan-les-Pins, Miles Davis superstar
3 Carly Simon Songs That Were Inspired by Her Relationship With James Taylor
5 articles Jul 18
Adrian Younge at Warsaw Summer Jazz Days
[News] Esoteric Recordings to release Nucleus: “Live At Loughborough University 1976” 2xCD Edition
James Taylor review – 70s legend’s golden baritone shines best when stripped bare
Lettuce at Miner Auditorium
ALA.NI and Adrian Younge team up for new collaborative album, Proud of Me
À Juan-les-Pins, Miles Davis superstar
5 articles Jul 18
A Harry Connick Jr. Film Inspired Reba McEntire To Write One of Her Own Singles
3 Carly Simon Songs That Were Inspired by Her Relationship With James Taylor
Adrian Younge at Warsaw Summer Jazz Days
[News] Esoteric Recordings to release Nucleus: “Live At Loughborough University 1976” 2xCD Edition
James Taylor review – 70s legend’s golden baritone shines best when stripped bare
Overview
Recent developments in the jazz-funk genre include tributes to influential figures such as Roy Ayers and Wayne Shorter, new releases from artists like Ghost Funk Orchestra and Fervents, and continued recognition of legacy acts including Miles Davis and Fela Kuti. Events like the homage to Gil Scott-Heron at Jazz à la Villette 2026 and ongoing projects by musicians like Marcus Miller and Larry Goldings highlight the genre's enduring cultural impact.
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