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 …
“Straight Ahead is like a humanities festival of jazz” – Chicago Tribune From July 17-21 2017 The Jazz Institute of Chicago in collaboration with Columbia College Chicago will offer 5 days of interactive explorations of jazz via lectures, demonstrations, hands-on clinics and jam sessions during its 9th annual Straight Ahead …
NBM Graphic Novels is proud to present Billie Holiday, the latest graphic novel biography following the Eisner-nominated Glenn Gould: A Life Off Tempo and Thoreau: A Sublime Life. By internationally renowned Argentine artists José Muñoz and Carlos Sampayo, and featuring Muñoz’ strikingly raw heavy blacks, this is not just a …
The Jazz Forum at 1 Dixon Lane in Tarrytown, New York will open on Friday, June 9t h ! 914-631-1000 jazzforumarts.org The Jazz Forum, 1 Dixon Lane, Tarrytown, NY will have its grand opening weekend on Friday, June 9th through Sunday, June 11th . The club will operate on weekends …
Scandinavian guitarist Torben Waldorff has enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship with ArtistShare for ten years. The label was founded in 2003 as a pioneer in crowdfunding for jazz artists while entertainment producers were still trying to sort out the transition from corporate contracts to artists’ self-promotion. Now ArtistShare can enjoy …
Nine-Track Opus Includes Three Originals + Renditions of Classics By Monk, McCoy Tyner, Oliver Nelson, Joni Mitchell and Miles Davis Vocalizations and Accompaniment from Guitarist RON SATTERFIELD Record Release Show July 15 at Dizzy’s in San Diego, CA San Diego, CA: On July 14, 2017, virtuoso flutist, composer/arranger, and …
