A Different Booklist, 746 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Canada, presents a book signing, September 10, 2016, (from 6:00pm-8:00 pm ), featuring Chapel Hill, North Carolina-based writer/radio announcer, Larry Reni Thomas, who will sign copies and talk about his latest book, The Lady Who Shot Lee Morgan. The book is about former …
Swingando is now #3 on the CMJ Charts. Brazilian guitarist/composer has put together this amazing album. Sergio Pereira is backed by the world’s best Brazilian rhythm section such as Helio Alves, Duduka da Fonseca, Nilson Matta, Marcus Teixeira, Mauricio Zottarelli, Itaiguara Brandao and many others. Available on CDbaby, iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, SoundCloud, …
Trumpeter Marquis Hill has been an active presence in Chicago’s jazz venues for over five years, but he came to greater national attention two years ago when he won the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition. The fact that Hill had been invigorating Chicago’s jazz scene considerably in various ways without …
The “deep print” given by the triple character of the catanese guitarist and composer Santi Costanzo’s project, is made of three elements whose common matrix is represented by atonality, recurring in all compositions, and conveys the influence and suggestions received from the guitarist and composer Paolo Sorge (Santi’s ex teacher). …
“I Called Him Morgan” a documentary film about the trumpet legend Lee Morgan, and Helen Morgan, the lady who shot Lee Morgan, has been selected to be shown at The Venice International Film Festival (http://www.labiennale.org/en/cinema/73rd-festival/line-up/), in September 2016. Directed and written by Swedish filmmaker Kasper Collin, it will feature interviews, …
New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett has been hailed as one of the most original and unpredictable musical voices of his generation. The Daniel Bennett Group will perform a special CD release concert at the Velvet Note (4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia) on Sunday, August 21 at 7pm. Daniel Bennett can be heard throughout the …
The value of the jazz community most frequently becomes apparent when sharing the joy that the music brings. But jazz as a community, in addition to jazz as an art form, rises to a higher level when those within it provide support during important occasions or at times of need. …
What: Patrick Zimmerli Quartet featuring Ethan Iverson, Chris Tordini, and John Hollenbeck Where: Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker Street, NYC, Train: A/B/C/D/E/F/M West 4th Street When: Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $15. To purchase, contact Le Poisson Rouge at 212.505.3474, or visit lpr.com. New York, NY (FOR RELEASE 08.03.16) — On September …
Showcasing faculty-coached student ensembles with numerous vocalists and several piano trios. $5.00 donation is suggested. Accessible to all. The VJC Summer Jazz Workshop is sponsored by William and Laurie Schutt with further assistance from Vermont Public Radio and the Vermont Arts Council. SET I: 3:30- 5:30 PM Dinner Break SET …
By John Stevenson There’s no shortage of infectious grooves, swing and imagination on Overdue, KDJ Trio’s debut recording. Comprising pianist Kameron Johnson (17), drummer Donavon Johnson (14) and Jonathon S. Muir-Cotton (17) the Michigan jazz triumvirate (the Johnsons from Southfield and Muir-Cotton from Ann Arbor respectively) sparkles with musical authority. …
Award-winning New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett performs his Washington DC album release concert at Villain & Saint (7141 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814) on Wednesday, August 10 at 8pm. Tickets are $5 ($7 at the door). Click HERE for advance tickets. Daniel Bennett can be heard throughout the world performing …
An evening showcasing the wide breadth of experience and talent of the VJC’s Summer Program faculty members. Sheila Jordan and Jay Clayton- vocals Carolina Calvache, Harvey Diamond, Eugene Uman, Ray Gallon- piano Scott Mullet- saxophones Jeff Galindo- trombone Rob Freeberg- trumpet Cameron Brown, Marcus Mclaurine, George Kaye, David Picchi- bass, …
