Jazz Detective, the label of musical producer and jazz archaeologist extraordinaire Zev Feldman, captured the attention and praise of the jazz universe with its first releases: Ahmad Jamal’s Emerald City Nights: Live at the Penthouse (1963-1964) and (1965-1966). Indeed, the two-LP/two-CD albums received much notice as one of the top …
Les McCann was a soul jazz phenomenon. When he burst into the public’s consciousness in the early sixties, McCann’s ebullience and talent commanded attention—and inevitably contributed to having a good time. When he wasn’t touring (extensively), he was a continuing presence in the Los Angeles jazz scene. McCann recorded one …
Brubeck Editions announces the release of The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Live from The Northwest, 1959.This collection of recordings from two electrifying concerts is a celebration of the iconic Quartet’s singular sound and stellar output in the 1950’s. The legendary Mr. Brubeck’s pianistic refrains dance with alto saxophonist Paul Desmond’s fluid …
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 …
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 …
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 …
