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 …
★★★★“Gabriela Martin’s Swiss roots offer an incredible range…stunningly sung.” – John Ephland, DownBeat“The songwriting and the singing both recall Joni Mitchell.” – Mark Sullivan, All About Jazz Bidding goodbye to a childhood home is often a difficult process, but for Swiss vocalist and composer Gabriela Martina the family homestead was …
The Zippers will Provide a Delightful View Into This Mystical Era with Reverent, Yet Exciting, Renditions of Seminal Classics, Favorites from Their Catalogue, and Musings from Frontman Jimbo Mathus Iconic Jazz Rockers Squirrel Nut Zippers (SNZ) have announced that they will be taking fans on a magical, musical voyage to the birthplace of Jazz as …
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, …
Performing Classic Holiday Songs Along With Squirrel Nut Zippers’ Favorites, The Beloved Holiday Tour Awakens The True Essence Of The Season The Squirrel Nut Zippers (SNZ) are bringing their joyous, raucous Holiday Caravan Tour back this season and, this year, they’re performing all of the hits from Christmas past! Kicking off November 29 at the Pace Center in Parker, …
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 …
Jazz saxophonist, educator, composer, and arranger Tim Mayer is celebrated for his masterful handling of the Jazz language. As the “old spirit in a young man’s body,” his skillset is much sought after in a variety of musical circles. His latest release, “Standards,” is now available on all streaming platforms. …
“Encuentro Theme” Weaves Caribbean, African, And Traditional Jazz Elements Together To Depict Their Diverse Musical Influences On the heels of the success of their breakout single “Melancolia,” Grammy-Award-Winning Bassist, Composer, Vocalist, and Multi-Instrumentalist Richard Bona and Haitian Grammy-Nominated Jazz Pianist and Composer Reginald Policard have unveiled details for their much-anticipated sophomore single. “Encuentro Theme,” which will be released through …
“Singing from the heart, Jackie bridges gaps between bothgeography and generations”Steven Graybow – Billboard Magazine Contacts Label – OpenArt Productions LLCWebsite – JackieRyanMusic.comPromotion – Michael Carlson – mcpro@earthlink.net – 360.598.3044Publicity – Terri Hinte – TerriHinte.com – hudba@sbcglobal.net – 510.234.2691 Tweet
