New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett spends a great deal of time on the west coast. The Daniel Bennett Group plays a three-night residency at Zingari Ristorante & Jazz Room (501 Post St, San Francisco, CA) on September 9, 10 and 11 (6pm and 9pm sets). The group is celebrating the release of their new …
A rare and significant find this is! Who knew that jazz legend Sheila Jordan was recording under her own name before her breakthrough Blue Note album, Portrait of Sheila? Having escaped her childhood poverty in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, where she lived in a home without plumbing with seven uncles—Harry, Earl, Delbert, …
On one of the most unusual, not to mention one of the most remarkable, albums of the year, classical music meets jazz, Frank Morelli meets Keith Oxman, and bassoon meets tenor saxophone. That album, The Ox-Mo Incident, bears a title that abbreviates the musicians’ names with a clever but perfect …
A lot of people say that music is their life; for trombonist and vocalist Ron Wilkins, it’s the absolute truth. AVAILABLE ON ALL STREAMING APPS In 2020, Ron came down with COVID while traveling and went into a medically induced coma. Doctors predicted the worst, and much to everyone’s delight …
Yet again, Resonance Records’ producers, Zev Feldman and George Klabin—whose comprehensive CD packages honor the memories of jazz icons as they continue to unearth more previously unreleased recordings—have made available even more invaluable jazz albums. This time, Resonance Records has expanded the essential discographies of trumpeter Roy Hargrove and pianist …
New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett has been hailed as one of the most original and unpredictable musical voices of his generation. The Daniel Bennett Group is touring the Chicago area from August 16th to August 21st. The trio will perform at Hey Nonny Club, Decatur Library, Dekalb Library, Monticello Library …
Wadada Leo Smith’s eightieth birthday celebration began a few months ago. Actually, the celebration was a continuation of his lifelong stream of music that continues to this day and will continue into the future. First, Smith released Sun Beans of Shimmering Light with Douglas Ewart and Mike Reed. Smith’s new …
New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett plays his CD release concert at the Triad Theater (158 West 72nd St, NYC) on June 26th at 7pm. Timeout New York chronicled Daniel Bennett’s pioneering spirit during COVID-19, highlighting Bennett’s leadership during the global pandemic. The UK Jazz Journal called Daniel Bennett, “a voice …
Deeply personal, Noah Haidu’s most recent albumcomprises expressions of empathy, loss and respectfulness in ways that words can’t. Slowly: Song for Keith Jarrett covers his feelings about the jazz icon’s influence, style and soulfulness, as well as Haidu’s heartfelt remembrance of his father. All three of them—Jarrett, Noah Haidu, and …
New York Saxophonist Daniel Bennett plays his album release at Pausa Art House (19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo, NY) on May 15 at 7pm. Bennett will be joined by Koko Bermejo (drums/keyboard) and Kevin Hailey (bass). Timeout New York chronicled Daniel Bennett’s pioneering spirit during COVID-19, highlighting Bennett’s leadership during the …
