BackCountry Jazz

10/13/2026

We would like to share another review on our debut album on the BackCountry Jazz Records label, French Postcard.

Thank you to the online Jazz publication, UK Jazz News.”The well known tunes here are treated with delightful, and very adventurous, insouciance.”

Read the full review here: https://ukjazznews.com/bennie-wallace-french-postcard/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

To purchase or learn more about French Postcard and what’s next here at BackCountry Jazz, including our albums released on BackCountry Jazz Records, visit our Link in Bio.

10/08/2026

Today, join us for a to 1978, when Bennie Wallace released his album, The Fourteen Bar Blues.

Joining Bennie in the studio were Eddie Gomez and Eddie Moore. This debut recording won the “Preis Der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik Record Of The Year” and was named “Best Jazz Album Of The Year” by High Fidelity Magazine.
Listen to it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/-7c2Uylb384?is=zQeYbQVmp4ZjgZXe.

Learn about what’s next here at BackCountry Jazz, including our albums released on BackCountry Jazz Records, via our Link in Bio.

10/04/2026

Ladies and gentlemen, we are looking forward to our upcoming performance at Dizzy's Club/Jazz at Lincoln Center happening November 24th with sets at 7 and 9 PM ET.

We will be bringing to you, the French Postcard band featuring Bennie Wallace, Anthony Wilson, Donald Vega, Peter Washington, Simon Moullier and Herlin Riley. It will be a night of celebration for the album’s inaugural release.

“French Postcard is a triumph, musically, artistically, and sonically.” - Paris-Move

“Absolutely delicious…10 out of 10 Goldblums” - Jeff Goldblum, actor and jazz pianist

All sales support BackCountry Jazz educational programs.

Visit the Link in our Bio to reserve tickets.

10/02/2026

The latest release by Bennie Wallace is available now on all music streaming services. BackCountry Jazz Records label presents the single from Bennie Wallace’s album French Postcard.

Bennie, Herlin Riley, and Peter Washington bring their own take on the classic spiritual to open the album French Postcard with an all new rendition that is now available digitally.

The band which also includes Anthony Wilson, Simon Moullier and Donald Vega performs at Dizzy's Jazz Club/Jazz at Lincoln Center on November 24th, sets at 7 and 9 PM ET. They will be available to sign the vinyl in person.

Ticket information and more about French Postcard can be found at the Link in our Bio and at BackCountryJazz.org today. Thank you for supporting our dedication to education and music which is played by humans.

09/29/2026

Thank you to the online music magazine Paris-Move for the review on French Postcard, our debut album on BackCountry Jazz Records.

“An absolute must-have for anyone who loves great jazz, great musicians, and great sound.” Read the full review here: https://www.paris-move.com/reviews/bennie-wallace-french-postcard/

To purchase or learn more about French Postcard and what’s next here at BackCountry Jazz, including our albums released on BackCountry Jazz Records, visit our Link in Bio.

09/24/2026

09/24/2026

The 2026 Greenwich Jazz Festival season continues this Sunday, September 27 with Tim Warfield and His Organ Band, featuring Terell Stafford and Pat Bianchi.

“spiritual, swinging, smokin' and especially soulful...Tim Warfield is one of the most engaging saxophonists in the game.- New York Times

You can find tickets for this, and all other BackCountry Jazz events, via the Link in our Bio.

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09/23/2026

Big news for French Postcard, the album by Bennie Wallace and the debut album of BackCountry Jazz Records...the title song track 'Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho,' is now available on all streaming services.

French Postcard “An absolute must-have for anyone who loves great jazz, great musicians, and great sound. One of the most striking and luminous jazz records of this year 2026, a work which deserves attention and repeated listening.” Frankie Pfeiffer Editor in chief – PARIS-MOVE

Streaming now the Bennie Wallace album, French Postcard.

To learn more about French Postcard, and keep up with BackCountry Jazz, visit the Link in our Bio.

09/20/2026

We are getting closer to the second benefit concert of this year's Greenwich Jazz Festival presented by BackCountry Jazz. Mark your calendars and get your tickets now. Sunday November 22nd, at 6:30 p.m.
As we approach the beginning of Autumn we are reflecting on a couple of things more than others.
Firstly, your support makes our work possible, and we look forward to you joining us for another night of extraordinary jazz.

Secondly, we are reflecting on our successful release of French Postcard, the first album on the BackCountry Jazz record label. Perhaps we are approaching the time to release another album.
Find tickets or learn more about French Postcard and what's next here at BackCountry Jazz and BackCountry Jazz Records, via our Link in Bio and our website at www.backcountryjazz.org.

Join Tim Warfield and his organ band on Sunday September 27th 2026 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

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09/18/2026

Thank you to all who have tuned in and supported the first recording on the BackCountry Jazz Records label, French Postcard.

For this recording, Bennie Wallace brought together longtime collaborators — Anthony Wilson, Simon Moullier, Donald Vega, Peter Washington and Herlin Riley — in the spirit of the golden era of jazz.

All sales support BackCountry Jazz educational programs.
You can purchase or learn more about French Postcard and what’s next here at BackCountry Jazz, including our album release on BackCountry Jazz Records, via our Link in Bio.

📸 This photo is from our 2026 Greenwich Jazz Festival, courtesy of Sim One, LLC.