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The article examines Matt Wilson's busy and diverse schedule as a jazz artist and educator, showcasing his deep commitment to music and his unique approach to teaching. It highlights Wilson's multifaceted career, from his extensive touring and teaching engagements to his collaborative projects and innovative drumming techniques, emphasizing his ability to foster creativity and community within the jazz world.

The article discusses the recent works and initiatives of tenor saxophonist Kevin Sun, highlighting his contributions to the modern jazz scene through his label, Endectomorph. Topics include the release of multiple albums showcasing his musical evolution and collaborations, the challenges of running a jazz label and building community around it, and the partnership with La Reserve for digital distribution and marketing strategies to enhance exposure for his music and that of his peers.

The article focuses on Tyshawn Sorey's shift towards emphasizing hardcore jazz roots in his musical production during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics include his collaborations with pianist Aaron Diehl, their exploration of jazz standards, and Sorey's ability to seamlessly blend different musical traditions and styles.

The article focuses on saxophonist Walter Smith III and his new album "Return To Casual;" other topics include Smith's inspirations from video games, his collaborations with trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, and his experiences as a teacher at Berklee College of Music.

The article focuses on the jazz pianist Brad Mehldau who took advantage of playing piano with friends at Small Jazz Club at the end of 2022. Topics discussed include quartet led by Mehldau with virtuosos Joris Roelofs and drummer Jorge Rossy, release of the album "Your Mother Should Know" by Mehldau, and self-assessment by Mehldau of accomplishment.

The article focuses on Joel Harrison's multifaceted career as a guitarist, composer, educator, and producer, highlighting his optimism about the power of creative music to make the world more interesting. It explores his extensive involvement in various music projects, such as the Masters of the Telecaster Guitar Camp, the Alternative Guitar Summit, and his writing in books like Pity the Genius.

The article presents a blindfold test with guitarist Bruce Forman. It shows Forman's discussion of music and musicians including "Un Poco Loco" by Bobby Hutcherson, "Round Midnight" by Barney Kessel, "Anthropology" by Jimmy Raney, "Little Darlin'" by Russell Malone and Ray Brown, "I'm an Old Cowhand" by Grant Green, "Dream Steps" by Jim Hall and Tom Harrell, and "Chavez" by Julian Lage and Bill Frisell.

The article focuses on jazz guitarist and composer Kurt Rosenwinkel and his business venture, the record label Heartcore Records. It mentions the release of Rosenwinkel's album "The Next Step Band" under Heartcore, as well as the publication of his book "Kurt Rosenwinkel's Ultimate Book of Compositions." Other projects of Rosenwinkel include arrangements for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

The article discusses the impact of Marcus Shelby as the artistic director of the Healdsburg Jazz Festival following its 2024 edition. Topics include Shelby's multifaceted role in organizing and performing at the festival; his exploration of African-American history through interdisciplinary works like Black Ball and Beyond The Blues; and Shelby's approach to leadership, drawing parallels between managing a jazz ensemble and baseball.

The article offers information on jazz folk which was recorded in response to the COVID-19 pandemic by the Geoffrey Keezer named as Playdate (Markeez), which includes playing of acoustic piano; information on tenor saxophonist Ron Blake; and information on other pop jazz icons Chris Botti and David Sanborn.