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 …
JULY @ JAZZ STANDARD Features James Cotton Band Charles McPherson Quintet Sean Jones Quartet Donald Harrison Quintet with Special Guest Steve Turre Kenny Barron Quartet featuring Stefon Harris (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 …
MONTREAL, QC (CANADA) — On June 18, 2014, Jazz from Rant will re-issue their pivotal recording, Lonely Universe, à la plage, one of the first recordings produced on the label, originally released in 1993. It features Jeannette Lambert performing her poetry along with Michel Lambert, drums, and Michael White, trumpet …
#MILESAHEAD NOW ON INDIEGOGO from Miles Movie on Vimeo. I want to tell a story that Miles himself would have wanted to see, something hip, cool, alive and AHEAD. I’ve taken my marching orders from Miles’ mandates (“Play what’s not there.” “Fear no mistakes. There are none.”) and focused in …
After a long hiatus, Jazz Bassist/Producer Teruo Nakamura will revisit his two timeless classic electric Jazz albums from the late 1970’s, “Rising Sun” and ” Manhattan Special” For decades, while Teruo Nakamura was busy producing more than 60 records performed by such legendary musicians as Stanley Turrentine, George Benson, Roy …
THE STONE Presents Weeklong Residency With International Jazz Artist Eyal Maoz What: Eyal Maoz Concert Residency When: Tuesday 7.15 – Sunday 7.20 at 8:00pm + 10:00pm nightly Where: The Stone, Corner of Avenue C/2nd Street, NYC, Train: F/J/M/Z at Delancey-Essex Tickets: $15/Students $10. No advanced ticket sales. For more information, …
Guitarist and New England Conservatory alum Dave Knife Fabris celebrates the release of his latest CD Lettuce Prey with a concert at Spectrum, 121 Ludlow St. NYC on June 8th at 5pm. Fabris will be joined by his mentor from NEC – the great third stream pianist, Ran Blake. Also …
By John Stevenson Omar Hakim is on a (drum) roll with his new CD, We Are One. The disc is informed by the former Weather Report member’s spirituality and sense of ubergroove, having recorded and played with a who’s who of pop, jazz and rock royalty (including Daft Punk, Miles …
By John Stevenson UK spoken word artist HKB FiNN launches his long-awaited new CD, Prelude: Urban Roots, on 8th June in association with Jazzmo’thology, at Club 414, Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London SW9 8LF. Playing a supporting role in the evening’s musical programme will be the debut album launch by guitarist …
Adding an exciting new chapter to Earth, Wind & Fire’s highly influential four and a half decade legacy in pop and R&B music, the iconic band’s founder Maurice White is pleased to announce the highly anticipated re-launch of his label, Kalimba Music (www.kalimba-music.com), after a several year hiatus. The label’s …
Manifesto of an Angry Jazz Man Where has the spirit of fresh creation in Jazz music gone since the death of Miles in 1991? It has disappeared. Sales of Jazz have plummeted. Live Jazz performances are more sparse and less attended than ever. But most importantly, a permeating sense of …
