Composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart once remarked about his philosophy towards mankind’s intellect, “Neither a lofty degree of intelligence nor imagination nor both together go to the making of genius. Love, love, love, that is the soul of genius.” Any way you slice the theory of genius all stems from the …
By John Stevenson Asaf Sirkis is a thinking man’s jazz drummer. After several years as the percussive force behind Gilad Atzmon’s Orient House Ensemble (OHE), he now leads his own groups to growing critical acclaim, with a handful of recordings such as The Song Within (with The Inner Noise). He …
One of the first major jazz flutists, Frank Wess has also been a top Lester Young-influenced tenorman, an expert first altoist, and an occasional composer/arranger — certainly a valuable man to have around. Early on he toured with Blanche Calloway, served in the military, and had stints with Billy Eckstine …
When Gloria Lynne was growing up in Harlem, like so many of her peers, life revolved around music. The icons—Sarah Vaughan, Carmen Mc Fitzgerald—were the revered singers of the time and were Gloria’s idols. Lynne began singing as a very small child in the local Mother African Methodist Episcopal Zion …
Detroit native, Jacques Lesure 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 and educational endeavors. With the influence of all the …
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WCJS RADIO FIRST ANNUAL BENEFIT CONCERT BENEFIT GHANAIAN MOTHERS HOPE AND INNOCENTS AT RISK – FEATURING 9 TIME GRAMMY and 2013 PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM WINNER – ARTURO SANDOVAL 9 time Grammy, and 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedon Award winner, Arturo Sandoval, and an all star cast of performers will …
www.thankyoules.com Thank You Les, a 21-track recording and feature-length documentary tribute to guitar icon and inventor, Les Paul, garners three awards at the 12th Annual Independent Music Awards (IMAs). Thank You Les has earned the titles of “Best Tribute Album” and “Best Long Form Video” in the artist and industry …
Boston, MA – Spanish superstar Alejandro Sanz will receive an honorary doctor of music degree from Berklee at a career-spanning concert performed by Berklee students on November 6, 2013. Sanz, who has won a total of 16 Latin Grammy Awards and three Grammy Awards, is being recognized for his achievements and influence …
Jose, CA—July 15, 2013 Cafe Stritch, formerly Eulipia Restaurant in San Jose, continues its heritage of presenting first-rate jazz by presenting a five-day tribute to the great Rahsaan Roland Kirk. In addition to three nights of performances by trombonist Steve Turre, the week includes a number of diverse activities revolving …
