By John Stevenson On his most recent CD, My Favourite Tunes Vol 1, jazz guitarist Edison Herbert reveals his passion for melody. With the core support of bassist Neville Malcolm and drummer Winston Clifford, Herbert gives listeners more than a taste of his considerable strengths. Straight out of the gates …
AUGUST @ JAZZ STANDARD Features Kenny Barron Quartet featuring Stefon Harris Gerald Clayton Trio +1 Yelena Eckemoff Quintet Ron Carter Big Band (New York City, NY) — JAZZ STANDARD, one of the nation’s premier jazz clubs, offers another impressive month of music with jazz legends and rising stars throughout August. From July 31 …
We’ve only got a few openings – It’s going to be an exciting CcJazz this year! Based on small group improvisation; start your day with a little creative listening and discussion, then learn according to your level including repertory-specific theory and ear training. Experiment with composition, attend lunch-time concerts and master …
The Jazz Standard 116 E 27th St. between Park and Lexington NYC 10016 (212) 576-2232 Featuring Dave Stryker –guitar Jared Gold – organ McClenty Hunter – drums Special Guest Vibraphonist Warren Wolf Tweet
SMALLS 183 W 10th St, New York, NY 10014 David Basse began his professional music career in 1969, when his parents trusted the neighbors to keep an eye on him while they vacationed in California. Basse seized that opportunity and turned it into a six-night gig at a local cocktail …
Coool CAT, an international weekly syndicated radio show, celebrates 5 years of broadcasting excellence during June. Founded by Ray White, managing director of Classic Artists Today, LLC, Coool CAT features “new” music from “classic” Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Smooth Jazz and Blues bands and performers. As a follow up to …
Angel City Arts today announced the programming for the 2014 Angel City Jazz Festival presented by the Jazz Bakery. Los Angeles’s only non-commercial jazz and new music festival, Angel City, is a celebration of cutting edge music at the city’s most exciting and prestigious venues including LACMA, REDCAT, Blue Whale, The …
Duo Album with Lewis Nash Set for August 5th TIME OUT NY: “As close to a guarantee of quality as you’ll ever find” Acclaimed jazz saxophonist Steve Wilson was interviewed on NY-1 TV News in conjunction with a recent stint at the famed Village Vanguard in New York. During the …
Due to the wisdom and appreciation gained from hindsight, Eartha Kitt receives appropriate tribute from equally outspoken and equally talented and equally “wicked” Renė Marie, who perhaps perceives Kitt as a kindred spirit. If we’re honest with ourselves, we have to admit that, at least narratively, wicked characters are usually …
Performances in Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, London, Cambellford Music Inspired by Polebridge, MT, Population 88 – Schumann and Prokofiev Drunk at a Saloon Piano “Mosher does for music what Renoir has done for art.” — Jazzreview.com “Heartbreakingly beautiful, with melodies that stop the listener in their tracks.” — Hartford Courant “Strong, …
York performs with Quartet: Jeremy Kahn, Larry Kohut and Eric Schneider “A terrific collection of standards… An interpreter who is not only every inch [Diana] Krall’s equal but also bears a strong vocal resemblance to the Canadian superstar: warm, intimate and imbued with fogbound sexiness.” – Christopher Loudon, JazzTimes reviewing …
Celebrated NYC Jazz Guitarist Launches Second Studio Album on Kickstarter New York–Jazz musician and composer Matt Panayides announces the launch of his group’s second album which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. “I’m excited about this release because the band has had an opportunity to perform this music live and …
