New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett has been hailed as one of the most original and unpredictable musical voices of his generation. The Daniel Bennett Group will perform a special CD release concert at the Velvet Note (4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia) on Sunday, August 21 at 7pm. Daniel Bennett can be heard throughout the …
The value of the jazz community most frequently becomes apparent when sharing the joy that the music brings. But jazz as a community, in addition to jazz as an art form, rises to a higher level when those within it provide support during important occasions or at times of need. …
What: Patrick Zimmerli Quartet featuring Ethan Iverson, Chris Tordini, and John Hollenbeck Where: Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker Street, NYC, Train: A/B/C/D/E/F/M West 4th Street When: Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $15. To purchase, contact Le Poisson Rouge at 212.505.3474, or visit lpr.com. New York, NY (FOR RELEASE 08.03.16) — On September …
Showcasing faculty-coached student ensembles with numerous vocalists and several piano trios. $5.00 donation is suggested. Accessible to all. The VJC Summer Jazz Workshop is sponsored by William and Laurie Schutt with further assistance from Vermont Public Radio and the Vermont Arts Council. SET I: 3:30- 5:30 PM Dinner Break SET …
By John Stevenson There’s no shortage of infectious grooves, swing and imagination on Overdue, KDJ Trio’s debut recording. Comprising pianist Kameron Johnson (17), drummer Donavon Johnson (14) and Jonathon S. Muir-Cotton (17) the Michigan jazz triumvirate (the Johnsons from Southfield and Muir-Cotton from Ann Arbor respectively) sparkles with musical authority. …
Award-winning New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett performs his Washington DC album release concert at Villain & Saint (7141 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814) on Wednesday, August 10 at 8pm. Tickets are $5 ($7 at the door). Click HERE for advance tickets. Daniel Bennett can be heard throughout the world performing …
An evening showcasing the wide breadth of experience and talent of the VJC’s Summer Program faculty members. Sheila Jordan and Jay Clayton- vocals Carolina Calvache, Harvey Diamond, Eugene Uman, Ray Gallon- piano Scott Mullet- saxophones Jeff Galindo- trombone Rob Freeberg- trumpet Cameron Brown, Marcus Mclaurine, George Kaye, David Picchi- bass, …
Eat, drink, play, listen, feel, sway, won’t, leave, today, band, just, may, do, samba, de todje, and, I’ll, stay, to clap, oh, yay, where’s, that, gray, that, rainy, day. On his first piano trio album, Todd Hunter doesn’t include standards like “Here’s That Rainy Day”…or any others for that matter. …
Renowned Jazz flutist Peter H. Bloom, a veteran of the illustrious Aardvark Jazz Orchestra, is joined by the charismatic singing/tap dancing team of Ted and Pamela Powers and noted guitarist Mark Leighton in the Modernistics. The group will perform sizzling bebop and up-tempo song and dance from the Great American …
By John Stevenson Through his critically acclaimed recordings Culture Shock, Folklore, Kaiso, Creole Soul, and Creole Christmas, Trinidadian trumpeter, percussionist, composer, arranger and professor of music, Etienne Charles, has musically documented the myriad aspects of the African Diaspora experience. He has concentrated on his native Trinidad, the French Caribbean islands, and …
