musicians

Previously unheard recordings of saxophonist John Coltrane, captured by saxophonist Frank Tiberi, are being released by Impulse Records as part of celebrations marking Coltrane's centenary. The tapes offer jazz fans a rare chance to hear new material from one of the genre's most influential figures, decades after his death in 1967.

Musician and educator Dan Saks marked the release of his picture book "On Our Bikes" by traveling across the Netherlands with his family to try out the country's renowned cycling infrastructure. He documented the trip in a music video and vlog, showing the family riding along countryside routes and crossing the flat, bike-friendly landscapes that inspired the book.

CHOMPI, the portable sampler instrument, has released both its hardware and software as open-source. The announcement was published on the official CHOMPI Club website, meaning musicians and makers can now freely study, modify, and build upon the instrument's design and code. The move is drawing attention from the maker and music-tech communities, who often welcome open hardware releases as a way to spur customization, community development, and third-party accessories.

Musicians of the Cleveland Orchestra have reached a new agreement, ending their strike, according to the AFL-CIO. The labor federation highlighted the deal in its Service & Solidarity Spotlight, framing it as a win for union workers in the arts. Details of the contract terms have not been widely reported yet, but the resolution restores the ensemble to regular performances after the work stoppage.

The Chompi, a pocket-sized music sampler known for its playful design and lo-fi sound, has been released as an open source project. Makers and musicians can now access its design files to build, modify, or tinker with the device themselves. The move is being welcomed by the DIY synth community and hardware hobbyists.

Australian music outlet Heavy Mag reports that GOOD LOCO is offering complimentary studio hire and consultation sessions, with the promotion tied to Australian Music Month. The offer is aimed at independent artists, particularly in the Sydney scene, as a form of career support. It gives emerging musicians a chance to access professional recording space and advice at no cost.

David Bowie's answers to Vanity Fair's famous Proust Questionnaire are being recirculated, drawing fresh attention to the late musician's reflections on love, fear, death and his greatest extravagance. The long-form interview format, in which artists answer the same classic questions, remains popular, and Bowie's thoughtful responses continue to resonate with readers years after his death in 2016.

Quincy Jones and Phil Woods formed one of the most enduring musical partnerships in jazz history. They met in New York in the early 1950s, and Woods went on to become Jones's go-to alto saxophonist for decades. Musicians and fans are revisiting the collaboration and friendship, calling it among the deepest and most productive in the genre's history.

Krista Wallace, a fantasy writer, musician and audiobook narrator from Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, is being introduced to readers online. Described as a podcaster, mother and grandmother, she is also known for singing jazz and tap dancing, with a fondness for pie, dark chocolate and single malt scotch. The shoutout is drawing modest attention among fantasy fiction fans.

A musician named Jenkins has been invited to play music at the White House, according to a report in the Taylorsville Times. The invitation is being noted as a significant honor for the performer, though no details have been given about the occasion, the date of the performance, or which Jenkins is meant to appear.

Clarinetist and composer Arun Ghosh's track 'Aurora' was played on BBC Radio 3's late-night programme 'Round Midnight', with the track also added to the show's Spotify playlist. Listeners following the programme's playlist updates noted the inclusion of the British-Asian jazz musician's work in the station's overnight schedule.

Actor and musician Creed Bratton, known for his role as a quirky paper company employee on the American version of The Office, is scheduled to perform in Felton, California, combining songs with comedic storytelling. The appearance is listed in the Santa Cruz Sentinel's calendar of local events, giving area residents a chance to see him live in an intimate venue setting.

A Decaturish opinion piece argues that the Greater Decatur area of Georgia has the potential to become a significant music hub, joining the ranks of better-known music cities. The commentary makes the case for the region's prospects as an emerging center for musicians and the music industry, though it offers an argument rather than reported news of concrete developments.

The Mansfield Playhouse is promoting a way to see Axel Rose and Prince — a comedy act, not the rock legends — for $15 a ticket. The Ohio community theatre's booking is drawing attention for its tongue-in-cheek billing, inviting audiences to catch the parody performers at a budget price.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania's do-it-yourself music scene is being highlighted as a force for community connection. A report from Lehigh University's student newspaper describes how locally organized shows, independent venues and grassroots musicians bring residents together, creating bonds through shared performances rather than commercial promotion. The scene is portrayed as a small but meaningful cultural fixture in the city.