Grover Washington JR…. Fused and Smooth… -Karl Stober JJA During the numerous theoretical waves of music and its major influences, the annals of music’s scrolls have recorded many activists of the art of sound which have risen to become the statesperson of their chosen pulpit. Rock and roll had the …
Award winning jazz guitarist Gerry Beaudoin and world class jazz saxophonist Harry Allen have joined forces and released a stellar recording of eight Beaudoin compositions and two jazz standards. Titled the “Return” it is the result of a six month hiatus from music by Gerry Beaudoin due to a bout …
In a career that spans five decades, more than 30 recordings as a leader and ten Grammy Awards, the legendary George Benson has used his jazz roots as the foundation for an engaging mix of pop, R&B and other shades that add up to a style that appeals to a …
Internationally renowned drummer/composer/producer/entrepreneur, Stix Hooper, returns to the stage in a rare appearance, acknowledging and sharing his music —as well as his myriad of unique experiences gained over his eclectic musical career. Hooper is a multiple Grammy nominee and a recipient of many national and international awards and citations. He …
[soundcloud params=”auto_play=false&show_comments=true”]http://soundcloud.com/jazz-sampler/sets/ejn-sampler-33/[/soundcloud] Welcome to the EJN Sampler # 33. This week we begin with ‘The Boogaloo Lounge’ from keyboardist Lou Pomanti’s recent release Welcome to the Boogaloo Lounge. Virtuoso jazz violinist, Christian Howe shares ‘Bobby’s Bad’ from his sophomore release Out of the Blue on Resonance Records featuring blues master, …
Watson’s Riddle featuring Chuck Leavell was released Augiust 30 on Palmetto Records. Think Deep Grooves, Deep Soulful Melodies, and Deep South. The band cocsists of guitarist Steve Watson (LA Studios),drummer Paul T. Riddle (original Marshall Tucker Band drummer,pianist Chuck Leavell (Allman Bros, Rollin Stones, John Mayer)and bassist Tim Lawter (Marshall …
IN CELEBRATION OF THE SUPREMES’ AND THE TEMPTATIONS’ 50TH ANNIVERSARIES MOTOWN/UNIVERSAL MUSIC ENTERPRISES TO RELEASE EXCITING NEW CD’S AND DVD’S CONTAINING RARE TRACKS AND PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED FOOTAGE Original Supremes Member Mary Wilson And The Temptations To Perform Together For The First Time In Decades LOS ANGELES–In honor of the 50th …
Vocalist Solitaire Miles will be releasing a new recording with Chicago swing violinist Johnny Frigo on her new CD Melancholy Lullaby which is dated to release on September 21, 2011 in Chicago at the Jazz Showcase. The track, “I’m Getting Sentimental Over You” was recorded for their first album in …
The dynamic, instantly recognizable and captivating voice of Kim Burrell is undeniably one of the most powerful voices in music today. Her unrivaled instrument, impeccable musicianship and ability to tap into the human experience and emotion has made her a favorite across genre and within the musician community. Kim is …
CUBAN PIANIST HAROLD LÓPEZ NUSSA TO RELEASE SOPHOMORE U.S. EFFORT – EL PAÍS DE LAS MARAVILLAS – ON HARMONIA MUNDI/WORLD VILLAGE, JULY 12 PERFORMANCES AT CAMBRIDGE’S RYLES JAZZ CLUB (6/23), MONTREAL JAZZ FESTIVAL (6/25) & NEW YORK’S JAZZ STANDARD (6/26) ALBUM FEATURES FELIPE CABRERA & DAVID SÁNCHEZ LOPEZ NUSSA A …
