By John Stevenson Freddie Hubbard (1938 – 2008) was arguably one of the greatest jazz trumpeters and flugelhorn players in the history of jazz. His unmistakable tone and technique shone brightly on not only his own recordings but also in the bands of countless artists such as Sonny Rollins, Eric …
The largest high school jazz competition in the U.S. – the Berklee College of Music 45th High School Jazz Festival – will host more than 200 bandsand vocal ensembles featuring 3,000 students from 13 U.S. states and Puerto Rico competing for $175,000 in scholarships to Berklee’s Five-Week Summer Performance Program. …
Most of us have come to know Frank Harrison as the pianist in Israeli saxophonist Gilad Atzmon’s Orient House Ensemble. Frank’s sensitive accompaniment stands out: he traces the rhythmic arc of Gilad’s middle-eastern and north African compositions with poise and elegance. As is the case with some of the best …
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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 …
Wycliffe Gordon, a master of the trombone, trumpet and sousaphone has always been known as impressive. His bubbling, barking sousaphone accentuates the lively band’s instrumentation in his new release, Dreams of New Orleans. From his upbeat and smooth “St. Louis Blues” to the down tempo political “Down By the Riverside”, …
Toronto-born jazz bassist Artie Roth has been an active composer, bandleader, performer and educator in the national and international jazz communities, since his graduation from York University in 1992 with the Oscar Peterson Scholarship. After two Canada Council sponsored study tenures in New York City (1993 and 1997), Artie returned …
David Sanborn has released 25 albums, won six Grammy Awards, and has had eight Gold albums and one Platinum album. Having inspired countless other musicians, Dave has worked in many genres which typically blend instrumental pop, R&B and lately, more and more traditional jazz. He released his first solo album …
Ben Sidran CD Release Shows “Don’t Cry For No Hipster” California and New York City Wed., April 10, 2013 Yoshis – Jack London Square 8pm $25 Featuring Ben Sidran keyboards & vocals Leo Sidran drums Billy Peterson bass Will Bernard guitar Yoshis – Jack London Square 510 Embarcadero West Oakland, …
On Friday, March 1 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM the Bob Arthurs Quintet, with special guest Ted Brown on tenor Bob on trumpet and vocals, Steve LaMattina on guitar, Jon Easton on piano, Joe Solomon on bass, will be playing at Somethin’ Jazz Club, 212 East 52nd Street, 3rd Floor …
