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cover art to Tenderness by Al Jarreau

Top Contemporary Jazz Chart – July 2, 1994

Tenderness from Al Jarreau was a live-in-the-studio recording that blended the intimacy of a concert performance with the polish of a studio album. Produced by Marcus Miller, the project featured an all-star cast including Joe Sample, David Sanborn, Michael Brecker,…

A collage of nine contemporary jazz album covers from 1990: Michael Franks – Blue Pacific, Basia – London Warsaw New York, Bob James – Grand Piano Canyon, Spyro Gyra – Fast Forward, The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman – Welcome to the St. James’ Club, Stanley Clarke & George Duke – 3, Najee – Tokyo Blue, Tom Grant – Edge of the World, and Max Groove – Maximum Groove. The collage is set against a purple background with faint CD imagery.

Top Contemporary Jazz Albums – September 15, 1990

ContemporaryJazz.com is looking back at the Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz Albums Chart from 35 years ago. Michael Franks’ 1990 release Blue Pacific glowed with his trademark lyrical cleverness – playful turns of phrase and gentle humor wrapped in breezy storytelling.…

New CDs and DVDs In May

Here is a list of new CDs and DVDs coming in May that I’m aware of. Click to order the CD from Amazon.com, or to download MP3s. Your purchases through these links help the site! May 5 Poogie Bell Band…