The Dizzy Gillespie™ All-Stars are excited to return to their home at New York’s famed Blue Note, which was for many years Dizzy’s favorite jazz club not only in New York City, but in the world. The All-Star Big Band performs there for a week every summer, and the Alumni …
George Benson, one of the first true jazz/soul crossover artists, has recorded with Miles Davis, and performed with great artists such as Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Rod Stewart, and Stevie Wonder, among others. Over the course of his fifty year career, he has sold millions of albums, won ten Grammy …
As I feel musicians have a responsibility to act as ” healers “, it was a no brainer for me to reach out and support Holy Trinity Child Care. Especially during this season of giving. The effort was even more important when I found out the circumstances behind the naming …
GET YOURS NOW Jazz Legacy Productions was founded in 2008 with the dream of capturing the legacies of the world’s most memorable jazz musicians—both old and new. The loving brainchild of veteran bassist John Lee, Jazz Legacy has since released 20 albums including such masterpieces as Monty Alexander’s Uplift, the …
Jazz, naturally, has a rich and varied history but it could be argued that it misplaced a little something on its way to becoming a Respected Art Form. Not to imply that jazz shouldn’t be taken seriously, but there is such a thing as taking a thing too seriously. Louis …
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Presented at the Town & Country Hotel and Convention Center 500 Hotel Circle North MORE INFO >>> Discerning jazz fans call the San Diego Jazz Festival “the crown jewel of jazz festivals.” The event is held during the Thanksgiving weekend at the Town & Country Resort and Convention Center, in …
History has produced its share of great artists and great people—John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie was both. As a performer, he left behind an incredible record of innovation and inspiration. As a composer, a broad repository of musical masterpieces, and as a man, a legion of friends, colleagues and compatriots who …
Presented by SOPAC, The Baird and the Village of South Orange Produced by John Lee & Jazz Legacy Productions Tickets: $50, $60, $100* SOPAC Members: $45, $55, $95* Seniors & Students: $40, $50, $90* BUY TICKETS Become a SOPAC Member and Save! *Includes post-show reception The New York Times called …
Detroit native, Jacques Lesure has been in the business for 30 years. He has played with music’s finest from Oscar Brown Jr. to Wynton Marsalis. For the last 10 years, he has resided in Los Angeles and has been an ambassador of the East Coast Jazz sound through his performances …
