Pacific Coast Jazz is proud to present: Get It While You Can. A fantastic collection of three great songs from the 70’s, and original compositions penned by Norman Johnson, Grayson Hugh, and Don Wallace. This collection of songs gives guitarist Norman Johnson the perfect background for his warm and melodic …
Looking back at Charles Lloyd’s sizable discography as a leader, what’s becomes immediately clear is that the saxophonist has shared a number of special, long-term musical relationships with pianists: first, Keith Jarrett, in the quartet that brought Lloyd considerable fame and commercial success in the 1960s; and then Bobo Stenson, …
Wayne has re-signed to Blue Note Records, and has released his first album as a leader for the iconic label in 43 years with the release of Without A Net, a searing new album with his long-running quartet featuring pianist Danilo Perez, bassist John Patitucci, and drummer Brian Blade. Without …
In his three-and-a-half decade career, Dave has released 24 albums, won six Grammy Awards, and has had eight Gold albums and one Platinum album. He continues to be one of the most highly active musicians of his genre, with 2010 tour dates exceeding 150. Considered as a whole, Dave is …
Melvin Taylor Band “Taylor Made – Starring Melvin Taylor” CD Celebration Thursday, March 7th @ Terra Blues 10 PM Melvin Taylor, Guitar & vocals Mike Riley, Bass Bernell Anderson, Keyboards & vocals Jay Davenport, Drums Melvin Taylor Band “Taylor Made – Starring Melvin Taylor” CD Celebration Thursday, March 7th @ …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2013 Grammy-winning Artist Nicholas Payton Releases New Album #BAM Live at Bohemian Caverns on February 26 on BMF Records™ Get Yours Here Nicholas Payton Launches His Own Imprint BMF Records™ A Blog Post Launches A Movement The evolution of Grammy-winning trumpeter Nicholas Payton continues on …
By Bill Donaldson Several traits about Jackie Ryan are true. She always works with top-shelf jazz musicians, no matter where she records. She has wide-ranging musical intelligence and curiosity, and thus her choices for her albums remain unpredictable and delectable. She has mastered voice control so that she can extend …
With Introducing the C.J. Heptet, alto saxophonist and flutist Cleave Guyton continues the great tradition of saxophonist/arranger/stylists that have helped, by artistic measure, to define the underpinnings of composed and improvised instrumental music since its inception. Much like his direct influences, Sonny Stitt, Hubert Laws, Cannonball Adderley, James Moody and …
Since her debut in 2004, Nicole Henry has captivated audiences while establishing herself as one of the jazz world’s most acclaimed vocalists. Her expressive, soulful voice and uplifting energy has earned her three top 10 albums along with international accolades from Moscow to Madrid. Adding to her vocal talents, Nicole’s …
With his second Mack Avenue Records release, The Messenger, acclaimed guitarist Kevin Eubanks continues to explore his own unique musical vision. This vision offers the listener an opportunity to share a musical journey that truly exemplifies where Eubanks is at this stage of his illustrious career; one that, for over …
