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 …
Berklee President Roger H. Brown presented an honorary doctor of music degree to legendary guitarist, composer, and pioneering bandleader John McLaughlin on July 10, during the commencement ceremony for the graduate programs at Berklee’s campus in Valencia, Spain. McLaughlin also performed as a special guest at the commencement concert at …
Earlier this month, New York-based tenor saxophonist Lawrence Clark independently released his debut album entitled Forward Motion. The recording highlights Clark’s original compositions which are brought to life through a dynamic group featuring Lawrence Clark (tenor sax); Josh Evans (trumpet); Kush Abadey (drums); Rahsaan Carter (bass); and David Bryant (piano). …
Recognized drummer Ulysses Owens, Jr. is releasing his latest album entitled Falling Forward (Spice of Life Records) on August 4, 2017. The album marks his fourth project as a leader and features vibraphonist Joel Ross and bassist Reuben Rogers, with special guests, vocalist Vuyo Sotashe and pianist Stephen Feifke. Widely …
The excitement of contemporary jazz masters for the discovery of the tapes restored for Smokin’ in Seattle confirms the unique status that this new release has already attained. Seattle radio announcer Jim Wilke recorded these 1966 sets of the Wynton Kelly Trio with the addition of Wes Montgomery at a …
The Chaz Lipp Groove Tripp is joined by former American Idol star Sanjaya Malakar for Good Merlin—the results are magical. Seattle-based saxist Chaz Lipp plays from the heart throughout Good Merlin, the debut album by The Chaz Lipp Groove Tripp. A journey through the Great American Songbook, with a few …
