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The Swing of the Century: A Deep Dive into the Live Big Band Scene – From Jazz Age Icons to Modern Masters – Tonight on The Improv Café: Swing With The Big Bands Returns with an Unforgettable Night of Live Big Band Power

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There’s a magic that happens when brass instruments blare, rhythms pulse, and a dozen musicians move as one. That magic is swing and big band music — a genre that transformed American music, dance culture, and live performance forever. From the ballrooms of the 1930s to the global jazz festivals of today, live swing and […]

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Celebrate Jazz with the 2025 International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert: A Live Experience at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi – The Improv Cafe’ Jazz Radio Station Always Plays live jazz songs

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Jazz lovers around the world unite every year on April 30th for International Jazz Day, a celebration of the profound and lasting impact jazz has had on culture, history, and society. In 2025, this international event reaches a new pinnacle with the International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert, set to take place at the iconic

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Around the World in Blue Notes: What’s Playing at the Iconic Blue Note Jazz Clubs Around The World This Week — and Why You Should Tune in Tonight on The Improv Café to the Live at The Blue Note Radio Show Where Every song is a Live at the Blue Note recording

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If jazz had a passport, it would be stamped with the unmistakable style of Blue Note. From the smoky rooms of New York City to the bustling jazz haunts of Tokyo, the Blue Note brand has become more than a record label — it’s a global institution. And this week, we’re taking you on a

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This Week at the Village Vanguard: Johnathan Blake’s “Gone But Not Forgotten” and a Radio Tribute to Vanguard Classics

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The lights are low, the sound is intimate, and the lineup is fierce—The Village Vanguard, the iconic Greenwich Village jazz club, welcomes a week of deeply emotional, masterfully executed performances from Johnathan Blake, whose latest project “Gone But Not Forgotten” runs April 29 through May 4. A drummer celebrated for his adaptability and expressive range,

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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

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