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The Improv Café’s Montreal Jazz Festival Memories, Rachel Therrien & Modern Grooves with a theme of “a modern twist,” the 2025 edition honors tradition while boldly exploring the future of jazz

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The Montreal International Jazz Festival—an annual pilgrimage for lovers of rhythm, soul, and sonic spontaneity—turns 45 this year, and it’s looking better than ever. With a theme of “a modern twist,” the 2025 edition honors tradition while boldly exploring the future of jazz. Running from June 26 to July 6, the city’s Quartier des Spectacles […]

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Sundays Are Meant for Relaxation – That’s Why We Created ‘Singing with Swing’, Where Every Song Played is by The Top Legendary Jazz Music Vocal Artists of all Time – The Greatest Jazz Vocal Live Concerts & Live Album Releases of All Time

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There’s something magical about Sundays. It’s the one day that practically begs you to slow down, take a deep breath, and give yourself permission to unwind. Whether you’re lounging with a warm cup of tea, curling up with a book, or just enjoying the quiet rhythm of a restful evening, Sunday nights are the perfect

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Swingin’ Through the Shadows During Prohibition, the Rise of Swing Clubs, and a Night of Big Band Magic on The Improv Café – Swing With The Big Bands Tonight!

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Good evening, swing cats and jitterbugs! You’re tuned into The Improv Café, where the music is always live, the stories are steeped in rhythm, and every note played is soaked in soul. Tonight, we’re rewinding the clock to the smoky, seductive nights of the Prohibition Era, when music was rebellion, dance was liberation, and jazz

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The Blue Note Clubs Around The World! The Global Heartbeat of Live Jazz Tonight on The Improv Café with the “Live at The Blue Note” Radio Show – 9PM EST – From its original home in New York City to vibrant outposts across the globe – Check out The Blue Note clubs here at The Improv Cafe’

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When it comes to legendary venues that echo the soul of jazz, few names resonate like Blue Note. From its original home in New York City to vibrant outposts across the globe, Blue Note clubs have become sanctuaries for jazz lovers, musicians, and improvisers alike. Each location blends rich local culture with the timeless spirit

The Blue Note Clubs Around The World! The Global Heartbeat of Live Jazz Tonight on The Improv Café with the “Live at The Blue Note” Radio Show – 9PM EST – From its original home in New York City to vibrant outposts across the globe – Check out The Blue Note clubs here at The Improv Cafe’ Read More »

There are jazz clubs, and then there’s the Village Vanguard, Live at the Village Vanguard: Five Hours of Legendary Jazz, Every Tuesday Night on The Improv Café

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A sacred space in the heart of New York City that has hosted the greatest jazz musicians of all time. From Coltrane and Monk to Bill Evans, Joe Lovano, and more, the Vanguard isn’t just a venue—it’s a piece of living music history. Now, thanks to The Improv Café, you don’t need to book a

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The Improv Cafe’s Ultimate Collection of The Top All-Time Live Jazz, Big Band, and Swing Albums That Defined an Era of Musical Excellence and Innovation. Live Jazz Albums Are The Pinnacle of Improvisation and Musical Mastery

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Here’s a comprehensive and carefully curated list of the most iconic and influential live jazz, big band, and swing albums of all time. These albums not only showcase the brilliance of the artists behind them but also represent some of the most pivotal moments in jazz history, offering listeners the energy, improvisation, and sophistication that

The Improv Cafe’s Ultimate Collection of The Top All-Time Live Jazz, Big Band, and Swing Albums That Defined an Era of Musical Excellence and Innovation. Live Jazz Albums Are The Pinnacle of Improvisation and Musical Mastery Read More »

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The Legendary Swing Events of Prohibition and The “Singing with Swing” Radio Show on The Improv Cafe’ is The Modern Tribute to Swing’s Live Music Vocal Jazz & Big Band Legacy

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The era of Prohibition in the United States (1920-1933) is often remembered for its illicit alcohol trade, speakeasies, and the rise of organized crime. However, it was also a time when jazz music, especially the swing genre, exploded into the cultural spotlight. Big bands, live performances, and vibrant jazz clubs took over the nightlife scene,

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Get Ready to Swing, Dance, and Relive the Golden Age of Big Band Music with ‘Swing with the Big Bands’ – The Ultimate Friday Night Radio Show on The Improv Café Featuring Electrifying Live Performances from the Most Legendary Big Bands of All Time

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Including Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Gene Krupa, Harry James, Woody Herman, Cab Calloway & More – Experience the Timeless Energy, Sophisticated Arrangements, and Unstoppable Rhythms That Defined an Era and Continue to Keep Dance Floors Moving Across Generations – Tune In, Feel the Beat, and Swing Into

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The Best Live at the Blue Note Albums of All Time on Live at the Blue Note Radio Show Tonight on The Improv Cafe and Playing Now is Gibraltar Live from Detroit / Chicago featuring Herbie hancock, Stanley Turrentine, Billy Kaye, Freddie Hubbard, Richard “Pablo” Landrum, Jr. Lonnie L. Smith, George Benson, Ron Carter & Butch Cornell

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The Blue Note Jazz Club, an iconic venue in New York City, has hosted some of the greatest live jazz performances ever recorded. Many legendary artists have released Live at the Blue Note albums, capturing the venue’s intimate atmosphere and impeccable acoustics. Here are some of the top Live at the Blue Note albums of

The Best Live at the Blue Note Albums of All Time on Live at the Blue Note Radio Show Tonight on The Improv Cafe and Playing Now is Gibraltar Live from Detroit / Chicago featuring Herbie hancock, Stanley Turrentine, Billy Kaye, Freddie Hubbard, Richard “Pablo” Landrum, Jr. Lonnie L. Smith, George Benson, Ron Carter & Butch Cornell Read More »

Live at the Village Vanguard Radio Show: Experience the Magic of Legendary Live Jazz on The Improv Café Radio Station!

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For jazz lovers who crave the raw energy and brilliance of live performances, Live at the Village Vanguard is the radio show you can’t afford to miss! Broadcasting exclusively on The Improv Café Radio Station, this show is dedicated to bringing listeners the most captivating live jazz recordings straight from the world-famous Village Vanguard in

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