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 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.” …
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 …
PEOPLE documents two compelling lineups fronted by tenor saxophonist Ray Blue: one his deeply swinging working band, the other a special collaboration with the great Kenny Barron on piano. Barron and Blue play due on Ellington’s “In A Sentimental Mood”, and their refined chemistry tells you all you need to …
Jessie Galante’s vocals carry the strength of a thunderstorm. As a Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Inductee for 2010, Galante’s heart-pounding melodies echo through any room she graces with her presence. There is no ignoring her; Jessie belts out every lyric as if she’s singing directly to you, imbuing her …
Jawanza performs with his several bands from trio to larger ensembles at festivals and other venues local and elsewhere. He is a graduate of Berklee College of Music majoring in composition. The original compositions which are the clear focus of this band spanning the genres of Jazz like Traditional, Fusion, …
Mr. Larry Reni Thomas of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, formerly of Wilmington, departed this earthly life on Friday, June 30, 2023. A Memorial service will be held at 11AM on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Union Missionary Baptist Church, 2711 Princess Place Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina. Larry Reni Thomas, a …
Known for his extraordinary musical production style, Kobie assembled an array of talents from Berklee College of Music, as well as a number of top-tier musicians from Philadelphia and beyond. This includes drummers Webb Thomas and Henry Gibson, bassists Lee Smith and Ron Mahdi, alto saxophonist Jackie “Fats” Beard, tenor …
