Anthony Stanco is a jazz trumpet virtuoso and composer from Southeast Michigan, deeply rooted in the Detroit tradition, having studied under luminaries like Marcus Belgrave and Rodney Whitaker. He is recognized for his technique and love for hard bop, also serving as an educator and cultural ambassador through the US State Department's "American Music Abroad" program.His latest album is In the Groove: Live at The Alluvion, released on October 17, 2025, on OA2 Records. This project is a continuation of his 2024 album, Stanco's Time. In the Groove was captured live at The Alluvion, a gorgeous and intimate jazz club in downtown Traverse City, Michigan that has in a short time gathered around itself a dedicated and passionate community of listeners. Stanco is joined by an all-star band, including guitarist Randy Napoleon, pianist Xavier Davis, bassist John Webber, and drummer Joe Farnsworth, to deliver a bold and joyful voice in 21st-century bop, blending tradition with modern fire.

99- “Dream a Little Dream of Me” and Diana Krall

Standards Rating 9, Difficulty Rating 5

“Dream a Little Dream of Me” remains one of the most enduring standards because of its gentle melody, romantic lyric, and the effortless way it creates a feeling of warmth and nostalgia. The tune has a natural, lullaby-like flow, moving gracefully between its dreamy A section and the more open, hopeful lift of the bridge. Its charm lies in its simplicity — nothing feels forced or overly ornate, yet every phrase is memorable. This timeless quality is what makes the song so appealing to artists across generations, including Diana Krall. In her intimate trio performance, she leans into the song’s built-in softness, letting the melody unfold with quiet ease. Her understated vocals, paired with the light touch of guitar and bass, keep the focus on the song’s natural beauty rather than embellishment. The result is a version that feels both classic and personal, capturing the tune’s enduring tenderness.

Diana Krall

Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong

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French-born tenor saxophonist Jerome Sabbagh has long been a fixture on the New York jazz scene, known for his warm tone, lyrical phrasing, and commitment to musical honesty. A Paris native who moved to the U.S. in the mid-1990s to study at the Berklee College of Music, Sabbagh then moved to New York and quickly immersed himself in the city’s vibrant improvisational community, collaborating with artists like the late Paul Motian. His latest release, Stand Up! (Analog Tone Factory, 2025), featuring guitarist Ben Monder, bassist Joe Martin, and drummer Nasheet Waits. Recorded live to ½-inch analog tape, weaving through original compositions that blend post-bop sophistication with subtle touches of blues, rock, and modal jazz. Each piece is dedicated to a musical influence—from Ray Charles to Stevie Wonder to Trent Reznor (NIN)—showcasing Sabbagh’s wide-ranging curiosity and respect for the jazz and rock lineage. The title Stand Up! reflects both artistic conviction and a quiet social statement against the current political climate, reaffirming Sabbagh’s belief in integrity, collaboration, and the power of real-time, analog musicianship in an increasingly digital world.