Glenn Astarita One of the irrefutable greats in the modern and avant-garde jazz idioms, Brooklyn, N.Y. reared drummer Andrew Cyrille delves into his Haitian lineage on this harmonious quintet date for the Finnish, TUM Records label. In effect, the drummer effortlessly aligns jazz music with the Spanish, French and Latin …
Here is a list of the nominations in jazz-related categories: 30. Best Improvised Jazz Solo All Or Nothing At All Randy Brecker, soloist Track from: The Jazz Ballad Song Book (Randy Brecker With DR Big Band) [Half Note] You Are My Sunshine Ron Carter, soloist Track from: This Is Jazz …
BY Barbara Ross NEW YORK DAILY NEWS A SULTRY songbird who has trilled at the Rainbow Room is now squawking in Manhattan Supreme Court over sour notes from her former manager/boyfriend, the owner of the iconic jazz club Birdland. Hilary Kole, 36, is charging that John Valenti, 63 — furious …
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 …
