“This virus will die, but our cultural renaissance has just begun,” said New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett on a bright Spring day in lockdown. I spoke with the saxophonist at length on the phone, “I’m on the roof of my building in Manhattan. My kids are learning to ride bikes …
Album Release: ‘Numbered Places’ (neo-classical piano music) by Juan Maria Solare
Jill Scott was Hidden Beach’s first artist to sign to the label and, to date, she is their best-selling artist. The inaugural release, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1, has sold 2.4 million units and was nominated for four Grammy Awards. Hidden Beach is in full support of Jill …
Los Angeles, CA – As the world continues to be consumed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Mandoki Soulmates mastermind and leader Leslie Mandoki has found inspiration and a new spark of hope amidst the chaos. He has penned a powerful new song in appreciation for the heroes who have emerged in …
Known predominantly for her work with the iconic Ray Charles, she has traveled the world as an American Jazz Ambassador. Ms. Scott has brought her music to four continents with concert and night club performances. At this moment in time , the global population is facing the deadly Corona virus, …
Benjamin Thomas sings with fire and passion on the lovely “You’re With Me”. Effortlessly combining balladry alongside sophisticated jazz licks, the whole of the piece radiates. By far the heart and soul of the track comes from the steady, crystal clarity of the lyrics. Vocals opt for a celebratory response …
HOUSTON, TEXAS – Blues-rock sax player/vocalist Evelyn Rubio announces a May 1st release date for her new CD, Crossing Borders, on the SeaSpeed Productions label. Produced by Grammy-winner Larry Fulcher, who also contributes his dynamic bass playing to the new disc, Crossing Borders features musical contributions from a host of …
By John Stevenson Veteran UK Jazz promoter and concept founder of Jazzmo’thology, Ra Hendricks, presents a new radio show on iLive Radio UK called Slipping Into Darkness. Ra takes to the airwaves on April 1st 2020, from 9 to 11pm (GMT) . The one-year-old station, iLive Radio UK, has just …
By John Stevenson As fears around COVID-19 affect public gatherings large and small, around the globe, one of the UK’s most important jazz festivals has been cancelled. The annual Cheltenham Jazz Festival which was slated this year to take place from May 5th to 10th has been called off due …
“He might be your neighbor, your co-worker, your family member, your friend. Or you might not know him at all.” – Gov. Andrew Cuomo Tweet
King Crimson will be playing one tour this year in USA and Canada during June and July 2020. Except for shows such as the Ottawa Blues Festival, all the dates will be double bills with the Zappa Band. “The Summer tour will be a throwback one for us in a …
AKIRA TANA, an elite jazz drummer since the mid-1970s, has been immersed in the verdant hothouse of Brazil’s surging rhythms and sensuous melodies his entire career. His new album JAZZaNOVA, reflects an abiding passion kindled by his formative experiences with some of Brazilian jazz’s foundational figures. It’s a treasure trove …
