Celebrating a Century of Jazz 1917 – 2017 November 22nd to 26th, 2017 Presented at the Town & Country – A Destination Hotel 500 Hotel Circle North Discerning jazz fans call the San Diego Jazz Festival “the crown jewel of jazz festivals.” The event is held during the Thanksgiving weekend …
The pianist and composer Daniel Costa released his new jazz/world cd album “Suite Três Rios” recorded in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. This album recaptures the essence of Brazilian rhythms, with shades of classical music. The name is inspired by the confluence of the Solimões and Negro Rivers in the …
The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra has been called “stunningly beautiful” (New York City Jazz Record), “captivating” (Jazz Improv), “spellbinding” (The Boston Globe), and “one of the best jazz ensembles in the world” (Jazz Podium, Germany). The legendary band, led by founder/director Mark Harvey, will kick off its 45th season with a …
Friday, September 15, 2017 8 pm David Weiss, Eddie Henderson, trumpets; Billy Harper, tenor saxophone; Donald Harrison, alto saxophone; George Cables, piano; Cecil McBee, bass; Billy Hart, drums Downbeat Magazine sums up the essence of the Cookers in one easy phrase: “Some of the best composers, arrangers and musicians we …
Please join us for jazz on Tuesday, September 12th at Bogies in Westlake Village – the coolest club in town! Julie Newsome, vocals Karen Hammack, keys Jack Le Compte, drums Chris Conner, bass Tuesday, September 12th 7:30 to 9:45 Bogies at the Westlake Village Inn 32001 Agoura Road Westlake Village, CA 91361 …
John Pizzarelli has had his share of musical heroes, and he has recorded albums as tributes to them. There’s Nat Cole (Dear Mr. Cole). Paul McCartney (Midnight McCartney). George Shearing (The Rare Delight of You). Duke Ellington (Rockin’ in Rhythm). Johnny Mercer (John Pizzarelli Salutes Johnny Mercer). Rosemary Clooney (Live …
2017-2018 Season highlights include: • World premieres of new works by Darcy James Argue and Anthony Coleman • Monk’s Dream: Thelonious Monk at 100 with T.S. Monk • Manteca: Dizzy Gillespie and the Birth of Latin Jazz celebrating Gillespie’s centennial • Residency featuring Matana Roberts • Music of Jerry Bergonzi …
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 …
Why? Why Now? As a manager of jazz artists for the past 30 years, it became clear to me that when we think of venues where we can place our clients, we think of the obvious places; 1) jazz clubs, 2) jazz festivals, colleges and universities and 3) performing arts …
Friday, August 11, 2017 Showcasing students of the Vermont Jazz Center’s 42nd annual Summer Workshop perform in professionally coached ensemble, trio, and featured vocalist settings. Different concerts at 3:30 and 8 pm with break for dinner. At the idyllic Putney School in Vermont. $5 donation suggested. SET I: 3:30- 5:30 …
