Jazz, naturally, has a rich and varied history but it could be argued that it misplaced a little something on its way to becoming a Respected Art Form. Not to imply that jazz shouldn’t be taken seriously, but there is such a thing as taking a thing too seriously. Louis …
The Juilliard School and Jazz at Lincoln Center today jointly announced that Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Managing & Artistic Director and a Juilliard alumnus, will become Director of Jazz Studies at Juilliard beginning July 1, 2014. Mr. Marsalis actively will oversee the Spring 2014 auditions and admissions cycle …
Virginia-based Gospel artist Bev Johnson loves Christmastime. In celebration of the birth of the Savior, the popular Gospel songstress has released her first Christmas single, a rendition of the seasonal favorite, “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”. Renamed “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (With A Little Jazz & Love)”, …
Hard to believe. New York Voices has been harmonizing and entertaining for 25 years. Where have the years gone, New York Voices? Hard to believe. NYV never recorded a Christmas album. Until now. Just in time for Christmas 2013, appropriately enough, Let It Snow becomes available for listeners who appreciate …
Inventive and vibrant, vocalist Shoshana Bush makes a big move on the jazz scene on Nov. 20, 2013 when she opens for Jane Monheit at Blue Note NYC as part of the renowned venue’s Emerging Artist Series. A graduate of Columbia University in Jazz Studies, Bush has performed solo at …
50 American Jews who had the greatest impact in 2013 Netsky, Chair of NEC’s Contemporary Improvisation Department, cited for being a “mentor (to) generations of Jewish musicians” and “a quiet but powerful force affecting nearly every corner of contemporary Jewish music.” Hankus Netsky, chair of New England Conservatory’s Contemporary Improvisation …
Craig Yaremko Organ Trio with guest, Vic Juris New CD + Live Appearances Somethin’ Jazz Club 11/18 & Trumpets 12/8 NEW CD Craig Yaremko Organ Trio “CYO3” (OA2 Records 22105) Street Date Fall 2013 Craig Yaremko: soprano, alto and tenor saxophones, flute and alto flute Matt King: organ Jonathon Peretz: …
JAZZ STANDARD’s Annual Thanksgiving Week Celebration **Maria Schneider Orchestra** 11/26 – 12/1 (closed 11/28) @7:30PM + 9:30PM Additional 11:30PM Set (Fri + Sat) Tickets available now! “There is nothing like hearing her orchestra at the Jazz Standard…it has become one of those things: an Annual Event.” – New York …
Featuring: Carrie Jackson, Vocals Radam Schwartz, Piano; Thaddeus Expose, Bass Gordon Lane, drums Lou Rainone, piano; Earl Grice; drums ** Tenderly Upcoming Live Appearances: Thursday, November 7, 8pm-11pm No Cover Carrie’s Quartet w/ Radam Schwartz, pn Thaddeus Expose, bs; Les Mc Kee, drms 16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro 16 …
Hal Leonard is delighted to present an entire Real Book that pays tribute to the one and only Trane! The John Coltrane Real Book features more than 125 of his most memorable works. These highly accurate lead sheets are all in the famous handwritten, easy-to-read Real Book format that musicians …
