Bonnie Remedios, a Goan originally from Saligao, has spent a lifetime performing on hotel contracts at some of the best five star hotels in Mumbai. He led a jazz band that actually entertained audiences bringing them back for more at every outlet he performed at. He is often refered to as the …
Sophie Berkal-Sarbit “Hallelujah” 7Arts Music The exquisite colours of Sophie Berkal-Sarbit’s voice are the icing on the cake of one of the most magical versions of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” that has ever been recorded. Bill King’s masterful piano work and completely inspired production couches this young, fresh voice in a …
MIKE LONGO TO MY SURPRISE (featuring The Mike Longo Trio + 2 Special Guests) With every new recording, jazz pianist Mike Longo digs a little deeper into the chemistry of the music, pushing himself and his band to more fully explore the intricacies of the rhythmic nature of …
Glenn Astarita Bassist Felix Pastorius looms as a significant soloist throughout this vibrant 2-CD live set by saxophonist and Grammy winner Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band, Bela Fleck & The Flecktones) and The Mu’tet. Sure enough, the son of pioneering bassist Jaco Pastorius extends his father’s legacy. Indeed, it must …
Glenn Astarita Currently residing in New York City, keyboardist John Escreet hails from the U.K and professes a novel outlook while making a significant impression with critics and progressive-jazz advocates based on five largely acclaimed albums. The artist once again aligns with the crème de la crème of modern jazz …
*Percussionist Dafnis Prieto Commissioned to Write* *New Composition to Debut at 2012 Newport Jazz Festival*/®/ *NEWPORT**, RI**, November 16, 2011 -*The *Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc.^(TM)* has been awarded a 29-month Arts Program grant in the amount of $50,000 from *Doris Duke Charitable Foundation* (DDCF) to support presentations by DDCF grantees …
A Guitar Channel exclusive. After 40 Years The Mahavishnu Orchestra Looks Back. November of 2011 marks the 40th anniversary of the start of the original Mahavishnu Orchestra’s phenomenal ascent to become the most heralded of all jazz-rock bands. It was in that month of 1971 that the band released …
Grover Washington JR…. Fused and Smooth… -Karl Stober JJA During the numerous theoretical waves of music and its major influences, the annals of music’s scrolls have recorded many activists of the art of sound which have risen to become the statesperson of their chosen pulpit. Rock and roll had the …
What: Henry Threadgill’s ZOOID feat: Liberty Ellman (acoustic guitar), Jose Davila (trombone and tuba), Stomu Takeishi (acoustic bass guitar) and Elliot Humberto Kavee (drums). When: November 30 – December 2, 8pmWhere: Roulette, 509 Atlantic Ave Brooklyn, 2/3/4/5/A/C/G/D/M/N/R/B/Q trains & the LIRRCost: $25/$15 members/students/seniors (attend 2 nights and attend third for …
Randall Kline, the Executive Artistic Director of SFJAZZ—the leading nonprofit jazz organization on the West Coast and the presenter of the San Francisco Jazz Festival—today announced the complete artist lineup for the SFJAZZ Spring Season 2012. The dynamic and expansive four-month-long concert series begins on February 9 and will continue through June 17. The season will present over …
