By John Stevenson A biography of famed New Orleans jazz composer, clarinettist and soprano saxophonist Sidney Bechet, will be launched in London on Sunday 4th May in the Cabaret Suite of the Hippodrome, Leicester Square London WC2H 7JH. It has been organised by Jazzmo’thology and Books of Africa. Bechet (1897-1959), …
New England Conservatory jazz alumna Matana Roberts ’03 M.M. is one of 20 individuals in the first class of Doris Duke Impact Awards, presented by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. Roberts will receive an unrestricted cash grant of as much as $80,000. The Impact Awards were announced April 22, alongside …
Jazz Bistro 251 Victoria Street 416.363.5299 Tuesday May 13 – 8:00 pm Reservations recommended! Laura Fernandez, Laura Hubert and Laura Marks – vocals Mark Kieswetter – piano Duncan Hopkins – bass Ben Riley – drums Chris Gale – saxophone Kevin Turcotte – trumpet $15 cover Laura Fernandez, host of “Café …
Hi, It’s Dave Sanborn here in New York. I’m getting ready to start recording my next studio album and I’d like to involve you in the process. First let me tell you a little about the new record. As most of you probably know Marcus Miller and I have worked …
New York, NY – The Headhunters have redefined modern funk, world music, and jazz as one of the most innovative groups in history. They recorded for several years with legendary pianist Herbie Hancock, representing a major turning point for Hancock with the formation of this popular band in 1973. The …
Berklee College of Music hosts its first American Roots Weekend, June 20-22, for acoustic musicians who perform bluegrass, blues, folk, country, acoustic jazz, and swing on instruments such as violin, viola, cello, bass, mandolin, guitar, and harp. Berklee string instructor Joe Walsh, a mandolin player who has performed with Ricky …
The 7th annual Red Hook Jazz Festival will take place once again in Brooklyn’s Urban Meadow on two consecutive Sundays, June 8 and 15, 2014 from 1-6 PM. As part of its continuing grassroots tradition, the RHJF is a 100% volunteer-run event that receives no major corporate sponsorship beyond in-kind …
New Orleans, La. Celebrating the birthday of The First Lady of Song Ella Fitzgerald and the arrival of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, the Angela King Gallery will present “The Jazz Fest Show,” an exhibit by award-winning New Orleans photographer Steven Forster. Ella Fitzgerald © Steven Forster Forster …
Since the 2009 vintage, Palmer reveals its new vintage in music. This year, the 2013 vintage was interpreted by the Daniel Humair Quartet. You can now enjoy the concert on Hear-Palmer.com. Palmer and jazz ? A common philosophy. Like Palmer, jazz has deep roots, with a long history that has …
Brooklyn writer/actor Andrina Smith will perform her play The Dark Nights of Lady Day at the 12th Annual season of Downtown Urban Theater Festival (DUTF) on April 16, 2014 at HERE in Soho, NYC. “Billie Holiday is a name that resonates with familiarity in the ears of many Americans, yet …
Los Angeles, CA – Drum legend Terry Bozzio, known for his work with Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck, UK and his critically acclaimed solo ventures, celebrates the 50th anniversary of his first drum lesson with “An Evening With Terry Bozzio” coast-to-coast North American tour! During the course of this tour, Terry …
Dawn Holt Lauber was hailed as ÒexquisiteÓ by Howard Reich of The Chicago Tribune for the world premiere performance of William RussoÕs Jubilatem with the Chicago Jazz Ensemble. Lauber also performed with the CJE in RussoÕs Chicago Suite 2 and Duke EllingtonÕs Sacred Concerts. The soprano first performed EllingtonÕs Sacred …
