The Lady Who Shot Lee Morgan author, Larry Reni Thomas, is scheduled to be on WNCU-FM, North Carolina Central University (NCCU), Durham, North Carolina, October 22, 2014, from 5 pm to 6pm, during the jazz station’s fall fundraiser, which takes place until October 24, 2014. Thomas, a veteran writer/radio announcer/lecturer, …
What: JAZZ FOR KIDS When: Ongoing, every Sunday Oct 19 – May 17 (except for 12/21, 12/28 + 2/1). Doors open @ 1:00pm; show from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Where: Jazz Standard, 116 East 27th Street (between Park & Lexington); Train 6 to 28th/Lex. Tickets: FREE. In lieu of a cover charge, guests may give …
Press Contact: NEW MASSES MEDIA RELATIONS John Pietaro (646) 599-0060 newmassesmedia@gmail.com New York, NY: Underground Legend of Avant Jazz in Residency at the Stone As winter descends over Alphabet City, the homeland of radical arts welcomes one of its own in a special week-long residency. Multi-reedist Will Connell Jr came …
“We were so impressed with Mr. Thomas’s book signing when he appeared here on September 13th and 14th that we decided to have our book club read it,” said Ms. Janifer Wilson, the owner of Sister’s Uptown Cultural Center, 1942 Amsterdam Avenue, New York City. “We will be reading it …
Review: Daniel Roure, Le Temps d’un Jazz Daniel Roure, Le Temps d’un Jazz 28 Aug, 2014 Kelly O’Neil danielroure Relying on the linguistics of music as the international language is not entirely necessary to fully appreciate Daniel Roure’s Le Temps d’un Jazz. The Marseille native has been immersed in jazz …
By John Stevenson Drummer Daniel-Sidney Bechet, the Paris-based son of New Orleans soprano saxophone innovator and clarinettist, Sidney Bechet (1897-1959), will conjure up the musical spirit of the Crescent City on October 9th, when he performs at Le Quecumbar, Battersea High St, London, SW11 3HX. Starting at 8pm sharp, Daniel-Sidney …
Once again, the jazz listening public benefits from Chick Corea’s prolific recorded output. We all know what to expect, including his characteristic keyboard scamper or his sometimes Latin flourishes—not to mention his numerous other musical characteristics including electric keyboard explorations, well known by now. But Corea continues to surprise. And …
“…The name of the band comes from a dream and to me everyday life is very dream-like…dreams are part of what inspires me and what has inspired the content of the songs, and will continue to…” Josh Haden Dine Alone Records is proud to announce the addition of the band …
Review: Daniel Roure, Bar de Nuit Daniel Roure, Bar de Nuit 19 Sep, 2014 Alex Henderson French cabaret, French pop and chanson have a long and rich history, from Edith Piaf’s classic recordings of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s to the soundtrack of the 1966 film Un Homme et une …
Apollo Theater 253 West 125th Street, New York, NY (btw 7th & 8th Ave.) CONCERT 8:30 PM PERFORMANCES BY: FEATURING A RARE COMBINATION OF ALL-TIME LEGENDS AND UNKNOWN GEMS FROM THE WORLDS OF JAZZ, BLUES, R&B AND ROCK We will be witnessing history to see Herbie Hancock receive a Lifetime …
JAZZ STANDARD Starts Donating Ticket Proceeds to Jazz Foundation of America New York, NY (For Release 9.24.14) — JAZZ STANDARD, one of the world’s premier jazz clubs, today announced its charitable giving plan to contribute proceeds from online ticket sales beginning October 1st to the Jazz Foundation of America (JFA). …
Los Angeles theaters on September 19th and opens in New York on October 3rd. In Keep On Keepin’ On a 23-year-old, blind piano prodigy, Justin Kauflin, who suffers terrible stage fright, finds his way to jazz legend and teacher Clark Terry, 89. Over the course of filming, Terry begins to lose his sight as …
