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African and Other Jazz Passions Featured in Japan’s The Walker’s Vol. 85
Gregory Golub’s album appears in The Walker’s Vol. 85 “Jazz New Disc” selection among 30 new releases from Japan and the international jazz scene.
Happy to see my album African and Other Jazz Passions featured in Japan’s jazz magazine The Walker’s Vol. 85, in its “Jazz New Disc” selection.
The album appears among 30 new releases presented alongside internationally recognized jazz artists such as Ted Rosenthal Trio, Chris Potter, Emmet Cohen, Lakecia Benjamin, and Ben Wolfe, as well as major Japanese jazz artists including Yosuke Yamashita, Teruo Nakamura, TOKU, and Yosuke Inoue.
Below is the announcement written by Masayuki Koito, founder and editor-in-chief of The Walker’s, to whom I would like to express my special personal gratitude.
Dōmo arigatō, Masayuki-san.
A World-Jazz Tapestry Woven by Gregory Golub
Gregory Golub, a pianist and keyboardist from Israel, presents a world-jazz work in which elements of African, Middle Eastern, Spanish, and Latin American music merge with contemporary jazz.
He composed, performed, recorded, and produced the album himself. Through twelve original pieces, Golub reveals his rich musical world.
Centered on acoustic piano and electronic keyboards, the album includes rhythmic, driving pieces such as “Oriental Jazz” and “Toledo,” as well as more contemplative works, including “Hallelujah.” “Latino Smile” is presented as a live recording.
This is a work of distinct individuality, where ethnically rich rhythms intersect with a modern sound.
British Library to Archive African and Other Jazz Passions
The album continues its journey into major research and cultural collections
Today brought several encouraging developments regarding my album African and Other Jazz Passions.
The British Library Sound Archive has formally agreed to archive the album, writing:
"Yes, we would be happy to archive your album."
The Library has requested both a physical CD and a digital archival copy of the release.
It is certainly a special feeling to know that the album will become part of the same national collection that preserves recordings by artists such as The Beatles and countless other important figures in music history.
At the same time, I was reminded that African and Other Jazz Passions has already been included in the Recorded Sound Collection of the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., where it now sits alongside works by many of the great jazz musicians of the past and present.
Another piece of good news arrived from Columbia University. The Music & Arts Library has confirmed receipt of the CD and informed me that the cataloging process will begin shortly.
In addition, the Library of Congress has accepted all of my requested metadata corrections and updates, ensuring that the catalog record accurately reflects the album and my role as its composer and performer.
Current archival summary:
• Library of Congress (USA)
• British Library Sound Archive (United Kingdom)
• National Library of Israel (forthcoming)
• Music & Arts Library, Columbia University
Looking at that list, I must admit — it sounds pretty good.
African and Other Jazz Passions — Columbia University
Accepted for inclusion in the Music & Arts Library collection
The album African and Other Jazz Passions has been accepted for inclusion in the Music & Arts Library collection at Columbia University.
"African and Other Jazz Passions is an original world-inflected jazz/fusion album built around acoustic piano and electric keys, shaped with modern electronic textures and strong ethnic color (African / Middle Eastern / Spanish / Latin). The entire project is created by one musician: composed, performed, recorded, and produced by Gregory Golub. Across twelve original compositions, Golub moves freely between groove-driven momentum and lyrical, reflective moods while maintaining a coherent melodic identity. The sound is centered on keyboards—acoustic piano intertwined with electric piano and electronic timbres—forming a signature blend of modern jazz language and global motifs."
World of Jazz 782
Bob Osborne (UK)
Mar 08, 2026
Intriguing news: my album is heading to Japan!
The Walker's (Vol. 85) Japan
"Dear Gregory-san,
I would be delighted to introduce your album in the following issue Vol.85 - The Walker's jazz magazine (Japan)."
M. K.
The Walker's - Publisher & Editor
Intriguing news: my album is heading to Japan! This will be my first time featured in the Japanese jazz press — The Walker's (Vol. 85).
It feels special to have my new album introduced in a magazine that has featured in-depth interviews with legends like Ron Carter.
Time to learn Japanese... like, yesterday!