Kenny Barron has long been recognized as one of the greatest and most influential pianists in our music. We are thrilled that he is our 2023 Giants of Jazz honoree.– Giants of Jazz Curator John Lee Join us for what has become a legendary event in South Orange, featuring the …
The future of jazz composition, arranging, improvisation, and performance is in good hands. A recurrent event in the jazz community is the preparation of eager young new talent to build upon the innovations of past generations. Yet another young jazz musician, Eunmi Lee, has arrived with intricate shaded colors, advanced …
The soulful and heartwarming melody of ‘Love Story’ is a standout track on the Christmas album, Christmas: A Love Story, providing an uplifting listening experience.The album, consisting of festive melodies and featuring the sweet serenades of the talented group Naturally 7, is a perfect addition to the holiday season. We …
Karen’s musical performance history includes orchestras, chamber groups and musical theater. Her previous three albums include In the Name of the Father, And of the Son, And the Holy Spirit. She is also a co-leader with her husband Norbert Stachel, noted saxophonist and woodwinds master, of the jazz septet “LehCats.” …
Most often, Ivan Lins’s heart speaks through the voices of others. Lins considers himself, first and foremost, to be a song writer who creates melodies originating from the quiet music within his heart. Indeed, he reports that he has written hundreds of songs. Only a fraction of those songs has …
FRIENDS R FAMILY FAMILY is Steve’s third release as a leader and his first release to feature all-original compositions. The Baltimore native shifts seamlessly between hard-swinging straight ahead jazz and an infectious, groove-oriented, contemporary – fusiony jazz, r&b influenced concept. ABOUT STEVE CARRINGTONAfter studying at Berklee with the great Bill …
The art of constructing a solo recording is the ultimate challenge for most musicians. Pianist Benny Green believes that the challenge provides the ultimate inspiration, as he is free to take the music in whatever direction he chooses. For his first solo recording in twenty years, simply named Solo, Green …
Featuring Bohemian Queen: “The World’s Most Passionate Queen Tribute,” the All-Star Show Will Support Victor’s Hospital and Hospice Music Charity Harmony & Healing founder David Victor has announced the details for the Third Annual Harmony & Healing Fundraiser and Benefit Concert to support his hospital and hospice musical charity. The much-anticipated event will be held Saturday, November …
Pianist David Ian has become a specialist in jazz interpretations of Christmas music. As well he should. After performing as the lead guitarist in several groups, one of which received a Grammy nomination, Ian adopted an entirely different approach to jazz piano. Bill Evans’s influence led Ian to investigate more …
Rock metal quintet Killcode has unveiled their dark comic book-inspired video for their single “New Superman” at https://youtu.be/wLkxf8YkKb0?si=QRq37UwtmGQUHatX. A track from their latest album Life, Death, Rock N’ Roll (Mother West), “New Superman” was produced by Joey Z (Life Of Agony, Stereo Mud, Carnivore) and touches on an omnipotent superhero who, after losing faith in humanity, turns his back on society. The …
TORONTO, Canada (Sept. 24, 2023). When Toronto jazz pianist Jim Clayton began live-streaming during Covid lockdowns, he was only intending to entertain family and friends. He wasn’t planning to wind up with 30,000 followers, or to exit lockdowns as a popular singer and entertainer. But life’s full of surprises. And …
After an Entirely Sold Out Spring 2023 Tour, the Platinum-Selling Band Continues the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Their Debut Album by Tapping Such Critically-Acclaimed Opening Artists as Elizabeth Moen, Quintron and Miss Pussycat, and Kevin Hearn Alt Rockers Violent Femmes have unveiled a veritable “who’s who” list of support acts as they prepare to …
Much remains to be written about the resultant health care, cultural, economic, political, and social challenges wreaked by the COVID pandemic. And much remains to be written about the experiences during the first viral pandemic to occur in a hundred years. The documentation to be written about the pandemic hasn’t …
Southern rock sensations Black Oak Arkansas have been called many things – brazen, bold, maybe even a little brash. But in more than 60 years, one has rarely thought to label them as …ironic. Until now. The legendary band has released a barn-burning version of Neil Young’s anti-South song “Southern Man” via Cleopatra Records at https://orcd.co/blackoakarkansas_southernman. …
For immediate release “Reunion” is a jubilant take on the big band genre that unites a cast of manifold brilliance around the joyful genius of composer, saxophonist, and organist Drew Zaremba’s music NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. – Drew Zaremba is saxophonist, organist, and rightfully lauded powerhouse of an arranger and …
The Album Features 11 Songs from the Manchester-Based Band’s Rousing Reimaginations From the ‘60s Psychedelic Explosion Acclaimed post-punk duo The KVB has released the vinyl pressing of their latest studio album Artefacts (Reimaginings From The Original Psychedelic Era). Featuring 11 tracks from the Manchester-based band’s rousing reimaginations of unsung classics and hidden gems from the ‘60s psychedelic explosion, …
