Evan Sherman, a native of New Jersey began playing the drums at five years old. He has performed internationally and nationally with a variety of artists including Anat Cohen, Kenny Burrell, Ron Carter, Cyrus Chestnut, Bob Cranshaw, Ray Drummond, Benny Green, Roy Hargrove, Stefon Harris, Jimmy Heath, Hubert Laws, John …
Carline Ray Russell April 21, 1925 – July 18, 2013 Carline Ray, one of the great jazz pioneers, an activist in women’s rights, a performer and educator, and an active member of Saint Peter’s Church, died at Isabella House in Manhattan on July 18, 2013. She was 88 years old. …
By John Stevenson Creole Soul, trumpeter Etienne Charles’s fourth CD, is a music rendevous. This captivating recording features an array of familiar rhythms: rocksteady; reggae; belair, Kongo; rock and of course calypso, which rests at the root of Etienne’s artistic development. Over the course of his distinguished career as a working …
Harlem-Based Label Makes Waves on International Sales, Radio and Tastemaker Charts and Polls Celebrations planned at Monterey, Exit 0 and London Jazz Festivals, As Well As at Events in Detroit, NYC and Paris Motéma Music’s tenth anniversary year is in full swing, and as the summer heats up, the Harlem-based …
Duduka Da Fonseca With Special Guest Maucha Adnet Two Appearances On the Same Day Thursday, July 25th 12:15 – 1:45 PM SINGLE 90 MINUTE SET NEWARK MUSEUM CONCERT 49 Washington St Newark, NJ 07102 (973) 596-6550 WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY SHEA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 7:30 PM SINGLE 90 MINUTE …
The 16th Annual Jazz at Chautauqua takes place on Thursday, September 19 through Sunday, September 22, 2013 at the Athenaeum Hotel on the grounds of Chautauqua Institution. Formerly presented by the Allegheny Jazz Society, Jazz at Chautauqua is proud to continue the tradition. The weekend of jazz performances and spontaneous …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Matt Savage Announces New Single, “A Bigger Celebration” Title Track from Upcoming Album is Available on iTunes July 17th Boston, MA – July 16, 2013 – Jazz pianist, composer and recording artist Matt Savage is releasing the first single from his upcoming album, A Bigger Celebration, on …
“One of the most accomplished and creative World Fusion guitarists on the planet today.” – Robert Silverstein, MusicWeb After the global musical travels of his recent albums that explored the outer reaches of world music fusion, Lawson Rollins comes FULL CIRCLE on his latest release with 12 tightly focused tracks …
On September 28, music lovers of all ages will gather for the 13th Annual Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival in Boston’s historic South End – home to several legendary clubs during Boston’s jazz heyday. The all-day, free outdoor event will offer contemporary jazz, Latin, blues, and soul acts on three stages. …
What more comfortable venue exists for a jazz musician than his or her home? Yet how often does a recording happen there? Some musicians like Chick Corea or Tony Monaco have recording studios in their own homes, but most others are less fortunate. Imagine being a fly on the wall …
