Please join us on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 for a roundtable presentation entitled: Jean-Michel Basquiat’s History of Jazz Lesson: King Zulu by Francesco Martinelli. “King Zulu” is a huge and a typical 1986 painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat. Clearly attached to the imagery of jazz musicians, and usually mentioned as a generic tribute to Louis …
The electronic jazz duo known as Krychek and Fjazz have released their latest SP record, titled, “Live and Tammany Hall Vol. 2.” The release is comprised of a single and B-side, “Fhloston Paradise” and “Girl Station,” respectively. They have been published on the Scotch and Murder Music records label. The …
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 …
