(CINCINNATI, Ohio) – Multiple award-winning jazz drummer Antonio Sánchez has a busy weekend planned in Cincinnati, March 12-14. On Saturday, March 12, Sánchez will introduce a screening of “Birdman” at The Esquire Theatre. The composer recently won a Grammy for his riveting score for the Academy Award-winning motion picture starring …
(CINCINNATI, Ohio) – Multi-Grammy-nominated jazz pianist Christian Sands will include “Southern Song,” his moving tribute to Black History Month, when he performs in Cincinnati on Sunday, February 28, as part of the Xavier University Jazz Series. The piece was inspired by a poem of the same title, by the late …
Dr. Lonnie Smith is back. And in a big way. In the musical environment and with the production values that he deserves. At 73, Smith is one of the few remaining innovators/popularizers of the jazz organ, from the time when Hammond B-3 trios and quartets traveled mostly through the Midwest …
Atlanta, GA (January 28th, 2016) – Blue Canoe Records has released “Touch Of Blue”, the fifth album from epic guitar man Bill Hart. This bold, current effort fuses rock and bits of blues and jam-band to form a unique blend of Satriani-like soul. Bill Hart was born and raised in Ontario, …
Highlights include: • Annual Film Noir Concert Dave Holland performing in an NEC Jazz Orchestra Tribute to Kenny Wheeler Music of Ken Schaphorst with the NEC Jazz Orchestra Jason Moran Residency celebrating the music of Andrew Hill Faculty Recitals by Dominique Eade, Eden MacAdam-Somer and Bob …
GET YOUR COPY HERE >>> Jamaica is known for the undulating sounds of reggae, but it also contributed mightily to the jazz continuum. Dizzy Reese, Ernest Ranglin, and Harry Beckett are from Jamaica, but perhaps the island’s best-known jazz export is Monty Alexander, a pianist that’s been enthralling jazz fans …
King Music Collective: An Intersection of Music, Food and Circus invites you to our annual St. Valentine’s Day Celebration, “All About Love”, featuring two exciting jazz ensembles, ROBERM and The Cynthia Tauro Quartet. ROBERM: with iconic, international jazz pianists BERNIE SENENSKY and ROBI BOTOS and featuring talented vocalist, pianist, lyricist …
(CINCINNATI) – It’s winter in Cincinnati but things are bound to heat up, when the Brian Newman Quintet headlines at Xavier University on Sunday, January 24th. Better known as Lady Gaga’s jazz bandleader, Newman is bringing his own group, the Brian Newman Quintet, to Cincinnati courtesy of the Xavier University …
Columbia, South Carolina – January 14, 2016 – Chaye Alexander is taking things to the next level with her new venture, “In Tune with Chaye Alexander”, currently in development. Chaye Alexander is a distinguished radio personality/producer/multimedia talent and host of the weekly radio show “Live with Chaye”… Advancing technology has …
Atlanta, GA (January 8th, 2016) – Blue Canoe Records has released “Look Beyond The Rain” from veteran piano man Bob Thompson and The Bob Thompson Band. Mr. Thompson brings the optimism in a funky way with the help of legendary producer and long-time friend, Buzz Amato (Curtis Mayfield, Ben E. King, …
By John Stevenson Acclaimed Israel-born, Cambridge-based acoustic bassist, Daphna Sadeh, will perform a fusion of jazz and traditional Indian music in a lunchtime concert on 7th February at Pizza Express Soho, London, 10, Dean Street, W1D 3RW. Showtime is at 1:30pm. 1n 2015, Daphna Sadeh released the well-received recording, Born …
The Album The artist in focus in this second album of the Realm Series is internationally renowned Japanese electric trumpet player Toshinori Kondo. His unconventional approach to the instrument, incredible musicality and expressive aggression won him a well deserved place in a Avantgarde scene since the 80’s. This album is …
