Jazz vocalist Pauline Jean is releasing her sophomore album entitled NWAYO on May 26, 2016, marked by an inaugural performance at the Baruch Performing Arts Center’s Engelman Recital Hall in New York City. NWAYO (pronounced n-wah-yo) is a Haitian Creole word that refers to the hardest part of the fruit, …
“Duduka Da Fonseca had the flowing beat doing his bidding, making one dance while sitting down. A master of “Brasilient” rhythms, he is equally capable of grooving 4/4 with his great, loosey-goosey swing.” Ira Gitler “Duduka is a fantastic drummer, he has worked with me and I love the way …
The Jazz Journalists Association has announced winners of its 20th annual Jazz Awards in 32 categories of musical excellence and has opened ticket sales for its 2016 Jazz Awards Media Party at the Blue Note in New York City, 3 pm to 5:30 on Wednesday, June 15. Among Awards winners …
The symphonic jazz poem Jazz Ecumenica, the work of Romanian composer and jazz pianist Florin Raducanu marks an important landscape in the world of fusion of jazz and classical music Over the years, Florin Raducanu was the initiator of other notable fusion projects he has presented on stage in his …
The fifth annual International Jazz Day (IJD) was celebrated at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on May 3rd with a jazz concert and a photo exhibit. April 30th was first introduced as IJD in 2011 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), on the initiative …
http://www.delmark.com/delmark.newjazz.htm Keefe Jackson & Jason Adasiewicz / Rows & Rows -CD *Delmark 5024 Shaping their musical heritage together for 15 years, saxophonist Keefe Jackson and vibist Jason Adasiewicz have been vital in defining and refining “The Chicago Sound”. Their relationship with Delmark has spanned over a decade; combined they have …
Atlanta, GA (April 29th, 2016) – Blue Canoe Records has released “Marbles From A Drawer”, from versatile keyboard player David Ellington. “Marbles From A Drawer”, produced by Coy Bowles of Zac Brown Band, features many acclaimed guests and focuses on smoky, keyboard-based blues that is contemporary while still maintaining an old …
Cuban drummer, percussionist, and bandleader, Francisco Mela (Joe Lovano, McCoy Tyner), is releasing his upcoming album entitled, FE, on May 1, 2016. The album is the fourth release for Francisco Mela, and features The Crash Trio, comprising Mela (drums), Gerald Cannon (bass) and Leo Genovese (piano) with special guest, renowned …
Corky Hale presents I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU Book by Jerry Leichtling & Arlene Sarner Music Mostly by Harry Warren Musical Direction by Gerald Sternbach Directed and Choreographed by Kay Cole Buy Now and Save 20% on tickets with code PROMO! Straight from his brilliant turn as Elder Cunningham …
The official album launch of ‘Ensam’, the latest record by Drummer/Composer Kevin Brady featuring new compositions,lyrics and arrangements on LRP Records.Featuring world reknowned U.S. pianist Bill Carrothers, the legendary vocals of Norma Winstone (U.K.) and one of Ireland’s highly regarded musician’s Bassist Dave Redmond. One of the most interesting & unique …
