Ingrid Pastorius, who was married to virtuoso electric bassist Jaco Pastorius between 1979 and 1985, died on Monday after reportedly suffering a stroke. She was 61. A native of Indonesia, Ingrid also spend time in Holland and Puerto Rico before moving to South Florida at age 20. She then worked …
Our dear jazz friend and extraordinary musician, Art Hillery has passed away. According to his dear friend, Richard Simon, he was admitted to the hospital a few weeks ago with symptoms of feeling weak and disoriented, which he thought was a reaction to some medication. It was determined that it …
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Bonnie Remedios, a Goan originally from Saligao, has spent a lifetime performing on hotel contracts at some of the best five star hotels in Mumbai. He led a jazz band that actually entertained audiences bringing them back for more at every outlet he performed at. He is often refered to as the …
Sophie Berkal-Sarbit “Hallelujah” 7Arts Music The exquisite colours of Sophie Berkal-Sarbit’s voice are the icing on the cake of one of the most magical versions of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” that has ever been recorded. Bill King’s masterful piano work and completely inspired production couches this young, fresh voice in a …
MIKE LONGO TO MY SURPRISE (featuring The Mike Longo Trio + 2 Special Guests) With every new recording, jazz pianist Mike Longo digs a little deeper into the chemistry of the music, pushing himself and his band to more fully explore the intricacies of the rhythmic nature of …
Glenn Astarita Bassist Felix Pastorius looms as a significant soloist throughout this vibrant 2-CD live set by saxophonist and Grammy winner Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band, Bela Fleck & The Flecktones) and The Mu’tet. Sure enough, the son of pioneering bassist Jaco Pastorius extends his father’s legacy. Indeed, it must …
Glenn Astarita Currently residing in New York City, keyboardist John Escreet hails from the U.K and professes a novel outlook while making a significant impression with critics and progressive-jazz advocates based on five largely acclaimed albums. The artist once again aligns with the crème de la crème of modern jazz …
*Percussionist Dafnis Prieto Commissioned to Write* *New Composition to Debut at 2012 Newport Jazz Festival*/®/ *NEWPORT**, RI**, November 16, 2011 -*The *Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.^(TM)* has been awarded a 29-month Arts Program grant in the amount of $50,000 from *Doris Duke Charitable Foundation* (DDCF) to support presentations by DDCF grantees …
A Guitar Channel exclusive. After 40 Years The Mahavishnu Orchestra Looks Back. November of 2011 marks the 40th anniversary of the start of the original Mahavishnu Orchestra’s phenomenal ascent to become the most heralded of all jazz-rock bands. It was in that month of 1971 that the band released …
