The illustrious Aardvark Jazz Orchestra, called “exhilarating” (Allaboutjazz), “captivating” (Jazz Improv”), and “spellbinding” (The Boston Globe), celebrates its 44th Annual Christmas concert with selections from the Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite – an exuberant big band take on the perennial classic. Also on tap: up-tempo jazz carols …
By John Stevenson David Lyttle led a dynamic trio at London’s St James’ Theatre on 21st October 2016. Comprising David on drumset, acoustic bassist Daniel Casimir and alto saxophonist Tom Harrison, the powerful threesome ranged across jazz standards, funk and rock over two well-received sets. They kicked off their session …
(All photos by Maria Nunes) By John Stevenson Veteran Jamaican broadcaster, Dermot Hussey, has paid tribute to Pan-Jazz stalwart, Rafael ‘Raf’ Robertson, who died on the island of Trinidad last November at 63. Hussey (Sirius XM, Newstalk 93FM) based in Maryland USA, has just released the well-received podcast titled, ‘Hear What …
Vocal Nu-Jazz/ Trip-Bop Spoken Word Artist Tony Adamo’s New Video BIRTH OF THE COOL Tony Adamo BIRTH OF THE COOL In 2016, where an always-connected generation screams for attention through new, often contrived definitions of “cool” and surprisingly predictable proclamations of uniqueness, singer and spoken word artist Tony Adamo arrives seemingly from …
Life On Mars? is Yann Viet’s second album. Its repertoire, made half of covers (french chanson, jazz classics or pop…) and half of the guitarist’s compositions, offers exquisite melodies, often very rich from an harmonic point of view. Every detail has been tastefully thought out, from the structures, the tone’s …
Celebrated Haitian-American vocalist and composer Pauline Jean is releasing the video premiere for Their Blood, Bondye http://bit.ly/Jean_TBB, from her sophomore album NWAYO. The audiovisual presentation was produced in collaboration with filmmaker Theodora Johnson (Africology Media), to draw attention to the countless individuals in Haiti who have been impacted by Hurricane Matthew, and to raise …
The latest release from Yonrico Scott, “Life of a Dreamer”, displays Mr. Scott’s solid jazz fundamentals and solid groove that his fans have come to expect. From jazz to power soul to funk and rock, this album manages to fuse genres effortlessly all while delivering a foundation that forces foot-tapping …
Jay Hoggard and his Quartet will perform ballads, bop, and blues, and music that blends jazz and gospel roots with African Marimba rhythms on Saturday, November 19 at 8:00pm at Fieldston School Student-Faculty Lounge, 3901 Fieldston Road in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. Music for the concert, written by …
Called “stunningly beautiful and adventurous” (NYC Jazz Record) and “one of the best jazz ensembles in the world” (Jazz Podium, Germany), the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra, Mark Harvey music director, continues its 44th season on November 5, 2016 at 8:00 pm at MIT, Killian Hall. The show, called Jazz, Politics, and …
Sheryl Bailey Quartet With Sup Trio + Strings Feat. Cormac McCarthy Sat 29th Oct | 8pm | Ticket price: €22 / €20 There’s no description more apt for New York star Sheryl Bailey than “A sizzling guitar goddess”, coined by Elliot Simon of All About Jazz. Sheryl’s playing is unquestionably …
