WEMU best new music

What a way to celebrate the launch of a new label and a new concept in jazz! Pianist/composer/arranger Scott Gwinnell’s tribute to heart of Detroit –The…

In time for African American History month, drummer Terri Lyne Carrington pays tribute to three to icons of jazz and African American music: Duke…

Often on first listen to a new CD, I’ll remark, “that’s nice…” and just file it away. I’m very glad that I gave “3.2.1” by pianist Pamela Hines a second…

The jazz musician is fortunate to be able to hear new possibilities in old melodies and create new music from the gems of the past. That is what…

If you are searching for fresh new music for 2013, WEMU recommends the new CD “Cuban Crosshatching” by percussionist Arturo Stable. His 2012 duo disc “Dos…

With their snaky rhythms, spooky harmonies and catchy licks, Brooklyn’s Menahan Street Band once again takes the top spot on WEMU’s “Sweet 16” for “The…

The first few weeks of a new year are rough on hosts of free-form music programs. The big year-end push is over, the holiday recordings are retired and…

Between December 10th and the 16th, WEMU hosts played over 160 different new releases, so for one disc to rest atop that widely varied selection is indeed…

As we WEMU hosts continue to be grateful to you, our listeners for your generous support, the new CD "Thankful 'N Thoughtful" by former Detroiter Bettye…

Former Detroiter Bettye LaVette has always defied description and categorization. While many of her contemporaries followed the dictates of their record…