Global Fundraising Campaign New jazz film is using kickstarter.com to raise money to shoot a music biography/documentary in the NYC area, Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Europe Thomas Chapin Film Project – February 13, 2013 –EMMY-winning filmmaker Stephanie J. Castillo is running a 45-day global fundraising campaign at kickstarter.com to …
Born on January 17, 1963, in Baltimore, MD; son of McDonald (a retired post office employee and church organist) and Flossie (a city social services worker and church choir director) Soulful jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut might just be proof positive of the impact that music has on babies in the …
Jimmy Heath has long been recognized as a brilliant instrumentalist and a magnificent composer and arranger. Jimmy is the middle brother of the legendary Heath Brothers (Percy Heath/bass and Tootie Heath/drums), and is the father of Mtume. He has performed with nearly all the jazz greats of the last 50 …
New York City saxophonist and Jazz Legacy Productions recording artist Sharel Cassity tours the world performing straight- ahead jazz and original music to the delight of fans and critics. Appearing in Downbeat Magazine’s Critics’ Poll category for “Rising Star, Alto Saxophone” during 2010 & 2011, this Oklahoma City native is …
“This movie will make you run to sign up to be a marrow donor! Amazing documentary about three lives affected in different ways because of cancer, Truly inspiring!” Great review on iTunes! If you have already seen the film, please take a few minutes to rate & review it. If …
DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 7 PROGRAM: PO’JAZZ CELEBRATES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH Featuring POETS GOLDA SOLOMON CHERYL BOYCE-TAYLOR MARY LEONARD MUSICIANS ROZANNE LEVINE – clarinets/bamboo flute ROSI HERTLEIN – violin/voice MIMI JONES – bass VENUE: Blue Door Gallery 13 Riverdale Avenue Yonkers, NY 10701 SHOWTIME: 6-8:30PM ADMISSION: $5 MORE INFO: Blue Door …
Trumpeter Stuart King, along with pianist/keyboardist Saulo Ferreira, double-bassist Paul Le Grande, and drummer Danny Martin embark on a journey of free improvised music that is sure to please any jazz listener. Get it here Tweet
By: Edward Blanco Tenor saxophonist Peter Brainin, pianist Noah Haidu, bassist Marcus McLaurine and drummer Steve Johns are all veteran musicians and stars in their own right. Together, they form one of the most dynamic jazz quartets around. Calling themselves Native Soul, the group follows their most impressive Soul Step …
Keystone Korner presents: PETE LEVIN “Iridium Live CD Release” Gil Evans Orchestra alumni celebrating Gil Evans. Featuring Pete Levin – organ Lew Soloff – trumpet Alex Foster – sax Howard Johnson – baritone sax John Clark – french horn Dave Stryker – guitar Lenny White – drums ——————————————– Wednesday, February …
“A brilliant technician, a thoughtful, elegant improviser, and an artist with a curious ear.” – Fernando Gonzalez, The Miami Herald DownBeat magazine called pianist and composer Fred Hersch “one of the small handful of brilliant musicians of his generation” and he has earned a place among the foremost jazz artists …
