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 …
“The Music of Ryuichi Sakamoto” by Meg Okura and The Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble Thursday, June 27th 7:30 pm Target Free Thursdays David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center Frieda and Roy Furman Stage 61 W 62 St (Broadway) New York, NY 10023 212) 875-5350 Featuring Meg Okura (arrangements, violin, …
I literally switched on to jazz at the age of ten through Willis Conover’s historic radio show, the Voice of America Jazz Hour. That show became the inspiration for me to produce and present the Voice of Barbados Jazz Beat from 1995 to 2000. I have been reviewing jazz …
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 …
For more information, bios and to purchase tickets, please click HERE http://www.carolfredette.com The Iridium 1650 Broadway (51st) New York, NY 10019 For reservations (212) 582-2121 www.theiridium.com For more information, bios and to purchase tickets, please click HERE http://www.carolfredette.com The Iridium 1650 Broadway (51st) New York, NY 10019 …
JEAN CARN AND DOUG CARN JUNE 15-16 Keystone Korner Nights/Todd Barkan Presents @ The Iridium 1650 Broadway (51st) New York, NY 10019 For reservations (212) 582-2121 www.theiridium.com Sets 8 & 10PM $30.00 plus $10.00 minmum Featuring JEAN CARN, VOCALS DOUG CARN, PIANO & ORGAN VINCENT HERRING, ALTO SAXOPHONE (SATURDAY, JUNE …
Buster Williams Quartet “Something More” Tour Buster Williams – Bass Cindy Blackman-Santana Drums Stefon Harris – Vibes (6/20 only) Patrice Rushen – Piano Steve Wilson – Saxophone (6/11 – 6/18) 6/11 – 6/12 Dizzy’s Coca Cola 10 Columbus Circle #5. New York, NY 10019 Showtimes 7:30 & 9:30 pm 6/13 …
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 …
