When Cécile McLorin Salvant arrived at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC to compete in the finals of the 2010 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, she was not only the youngest finalist, but also a mystery woman with the most unusual background of any of the participants. When she walked …
Lee Torchia: Kirana Gharana Vocal & Tambura Polash Gomes: Tabla Tonight WKCR 89.9FM June 14 11PM – Midnight EST Lee Torchia, Kirana Gharana Vocalist, is a 20-year disciple of Pandit Pran Nath, Master of North Indian Classical Vocal Music and disciple of the legendary Ustad Abdul Waheed Khan. She traveled …
Press Contact: Gale Rosenberg Rock ‘n Retail, LLC RocknRetail2001@cs.com 1.818.453.8777 Radio Contact: Vernice Watson The Artist Company 1.410.654.6083 Available for Interviews Judy Cheeks, International Dance Music Superstar, Returns from Semi-Retirement with Modern Gospel Legacy Project Inspired by RnB and Jazz Happy is the First Single from the Album True Love …
Boston, MA, June 12, 2013 – From June to September, up-and-coming Berklee musicians will perform free concerts at Berklee Jazz on Spectacle Island, a part of Berklee Summer in the City, presented by Natixis Global Asset Management. The Boston Harbor Alliance and the Boston Harbor National Park host the performances …
Featuring Craig Hartley – Piano Carlo De Rosa – Bass Jeremy “Bean” Clemons – Drums Somethin’ Jazz Club 212 E. 52nd St. 3Fl. (btw/ 2nd & 3rd Ave.) New York, NY 10022 (212) 371-7657 NEW CD Craig Hartley “Books On Tape Vol 1” Craig Hartley-piano Carlo De Rosa-bass Henry Cole-drums …
The eminent jazz ensemble known as Trio Aligraya have released their latest EP record, titled, “Aligraya,” to widespread critical and fan acclaim. The album is mostly improvisational jazz by three of the genre’s most creative performers, Marco Piali, John Graves, and Cengiz Yaltkaya, who play drums, bass, and piano respectively. …
Eight-time GRAMMY® nominee Dave Koz remembers a time when the summers lasted forever, and the most popular rock, R&B, soul and funk bands of the day were propelled by high-octane, richly arranged horn sections. Indeed, from the late 1960s through the ‘70s, bands like Sly & the Family Stone, Tower …
By John Stevenson Over the last couple of months, I’ve had a renewed appreciation for the monumental early work of the Modern Jazz Quartet and the last recordings of The Black Magus, Miles Davis. The MJQ compilation – five CDs packaged in environmentally sensible cardboard sleeves – includes seminal platters …
Edmonton, Alberta, May 10 & 11, 8:30 PM The Yardbird Suite – JUST MISSED IT! Jeri Brown performs her First Ladies of Jazz Tribute Tour with Woody Woods on piano. Regina, Saskatchewan, June 15, 8:30 PM Oak Room, Ramada Plaza Hotel Jeri Brown brings her First Ladies of Jazz Tour …
American audiences may just be getting to know the original music and extraordinary musicianship of the gifted guitarist/composer Albare (the nom de guerre of Albert Dadon), but in Australia he’s already a prominent representative of Australia’s ever-growing and excellent jazz scene. Born in Morocco, raised in France and Israel and …
AVAILABLE NOW ON iTUNES Magnetic, Terence Blanchard’s stunning new album is set for release May 28 on Blue Note Records. The album features ten original songs written by Blanchard or a member of his quintet: saxophonist Brice Winston, pianist Fabian Almazon, bassist Joshua Crumbly, and drummer Kendrick Scott. Magnetic also …
New CD Antonio Adolfo “Finas Misturas/ Fine Mixtures” (AAM 0705) Street Date: April 2, 2013 Album: Antonio Adolfo Finas Misturas/ Fine Mixtures Produced and Arranged by Antonio Adolfo Musicians: Antonio Adolfo (piano) Leo Amuedo (lectric guitar) Claudio Spiewak (acoustic guitar) Marcelo Martins (tenor sax and flute) Jorge Helder (double bass) …
