Recently, I thought I would reacquaint myself with the music of Paul Desmond, and I started playing for my pleasure some of his albums with Gerry Mulligan, Ron Carter, Jim Hall, and of course Connie Kay and Gene Wright. Not just Desmond’s cool and sweetness of tone, but also his …
New Book: Vocal River The Skill and Spirit of Improvisation by RHIANNON Rhiannon’s story of passionate commitment to music—especially vocal improvisation—takes us through the twists and turns of her life, from a young girl discovering singing on her family’s Missouri River farm to internationally acclaimed artist and full circle as …
Boston, MA – Spanish superstar Alejandro Sanz will receive an honorary doctor of music degree from Berklee at a career-spanning concert performed by Berklee students on November 6, 2013. Sanz, who has won a total of 16 Latin Grammy Awards and three Grammy Awards, is being recognized for his achievements and influence …
The news came via notification from Ron Brewington, Motown Alumni Association (MAA). He was informed of George’s passing from former Supremes member Scherrie Payne in the note below. ——- I just received the devastating and sad news that the great musician, George Duke, passed away this evening at St. John’s …
Skip Bolen, jazz photographer, was awarded the 2013 Jazz Photo of the Year on Wednesday (19 June), the Jazz Journalists Association announced the 2013 JJA Awards for Journalism and Media at the Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC. It was a B+W photo of Lionel Ferbos that was from 06 …
New England Conservatory is mourning the death of faculty member Laurie Frink, a renowned trumpeter and educator. Frink died at her home in Manhattan on July 13 at age 61. “One of the leading brass pedagogues of our time, Laurie Frink will be sorely missed, as a teacher, as a …
Los Angeles, CA – A spectacular collection of rare and unreleased recordings from famed guitarist of Deep Purple, James Gang and the Billy Cobham band, Tommy Bolin will be released on August 13th by Purple Pyramid Records. ‘Whirlwind’, produced by Greg Hampton and Johnnie Bolin, features rare material from Bolin’s …
NEWLY RELEASED ON SUNNYSIDE RECORDS A solo revisitation and extension of Zeitlin’s groundbreaking 1968-78 decade of integrating acoustic and electronic instruments in a music drawing on his experiences in jazz, classical, funk, and the avant-garde. INITIAL CRITICAL ACCLAIM “The album [Both/And] is a magnificent work that combines acoustic improvisation with …
Jose, CA—July 15, 2013 Cafe Stritch, formerly Eulipia Restaurant in San Jose, continues its heritage of presenting first-rate jazz by presenting a five-day tribute to the great Rahsaan Roland Kirk. In addition to three nights of performances by trombonist Steve Turre, the week includes a number of diverse activities revolving …
The 16th Annual Jazz at Chautauqua takes place on Thursday, September 19 through Sunday, September 22, 2013 at the Athenaeum Hotel on the grounds of Chautauqua Institution. Formerly presented by the Allegheny Jazz Society, Jazz at Chautauqua is proud to continue the tradition. The weekend of jazz performances and spontaneous …
