By John Stevenson On May 1st 2016, Cuban-born pianist, percussionist, composer and bandleader Omar Sosa, will be headlining the world-famous London jazz venue, Ronnie Scott’s. Over the course of the last 30 years, the seven-time Grammy-nominated artist has fused a distinctive compositional style combining his respect for his AfroCuban spirituality …
Ben Williams Quartet Winner of the 2009 Thelonious Monk Competition on bass and Grammy Award for his work with Pat Metheny’s Unity Band, Williams was voted top overall rising star in Downbeat’s 2015 Critic’s Poll. He uses wide ranging musical structures, references and instrumentation to great effect: from a heartfelt …
Katie Bull is indescribable. But here goes the description. Like vocalists Sheila Jordan, Bessie Smith, Nina Simone, Robert Johnson, Joni Mitchell, James Brown, Anita O’Day or Billie Holiday, Bull performs without compromise. Like them, she is original, passionate, distinctive, influential, fearless, outspoken and supremely talented. She lives life on her …
“I don’t think I have ever met an improviser who has more surprises in store…a true Genius.” – Gary Burton “More than just a strong pianist, he’s a composer who blends form and freedom in new ways.” – John Kelman, All About Jazz “Virtuosity coupled with passion and soul … …
Legendary drummer Grant Calvin Weston (Ornette Coleman, James Blood Ulmer, John Lurie, Marc Ribot) released a new CD with the Weston/Saxon Groove Assembly. The album was released September 2015 on the Orenda Records label. Released as a CD in a 6-panel digipak covered in original artwork by Eron Rauch, with …
Taeko Ota is a New York City-based songwriter and crossover composer, inspired by classical, jazz, folk and pop music. In January 2016 she released her first album, which includes original uplifting pop songs, heart warming ballads, and famous jazz standards. Her sweet, pure voice spans four octaves and is best …
Critically acclaimed jazz and blues singer/composer Eileen Howard has released her fifth CD, BIG CITY LOVE, an eclectic musical tribute to love in, and for, the city. This is her first release in New York. Click here for Album EPK and to Listen: Contact: eileen@singouteileen.com 646-470-5367 This intensely personal collection of …
Jim Mings and Monty Craig formed the jazz guitar duo Mings and Craig to release their debut album Day By Day. Although both have a personal career, academically teaching included, they joined forces in 2015. To enjoy the album, it requires two basic preconditions. Firstly, you have to like a …
Called “stunningly beautiful and adventurous” (New York City Jazz Record), the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra continues its 43rd season with the release of the band’s 14th CD, Passages (Leo Records), featuring works by director Mark Harvey, April 16 at 8 pm, MIT Kresge Auditorium, 77 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA. Free admission. …
Jazz/neo-soul singer Aleksandra Denda presented her debut album “Dreamer” at New York City club DROM this week. The album represents a unique combination of acoustic and electric elements with touches of neo-soul, jazz and R & B. As a prominent member of the New York-based artist group LeitmotivArts, Aleksandra delighted the packed …
