Gregory Golub

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This is the website of the composer, jazz pianist, songwriter, keyboardist, arranger,

independent music producer and poet-philosopher Gregory Golub

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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!

On the other hand, the well-known jazz critic James Collier writes that, due to Mingus's bright personality, one cannot unequivocally attributed to any of the jazz styles known to us. Mingus stated that he would very much like to get the listener, in the concert hall, to have very specific musical sensations, which is a very controversial, but at the same time very interesting idea. During his long career, Charles Mingus had the opportunity to collaborate with the best musicians of his time, such as Lionel Hampton and Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker and Eric Dolphy, Miles Davis, Bud Powell and many, many others. Mingus left behind a large number of records and musical works that were performed by various musical groups in honor of his name (Mingus Big Band, Mingus Dynasty, and Mingus Orchestra) and are still being performed. The most complete archive of Charles Mingus is kept at the Library of Congress. His music is listened to and studied, documentaries are written and filmed about Mingus. They continue to argue about him, and this is probably the main thing. We will remember you Maestro Charlies Mingus!

Jazz guitarist, composer and arranger Jim Hall (December 4, 1930 – December 10, 2013), makes me feel something unearthly. Jim Hall and graceful, lyrical charm of the sound of his guitar. The music seems to float and the jazz soul of the musician soars high to the clouds... Happy Birthday, Amazing Romantic Jim Hall! P.S. Impressed by his performance of the beautiful Brazilian melody Beija Flor, I included it in my concert program, and most recently recorded it in my own piano interpretation. Thanks a lot Jim!