Larry Reni Thomas, the author of the recently published book, The Lady Who Shot Lee Morgan, (KHA Books) will be interviewed on “Jazz Rapp with the Impressario Al Carter-Bey,” May 25, 2014, 1:15 pm (EDT) (12:15 pm, CDT) by host Al Carter-Bey. Thomas will talk about his experience with Helen …
Don’t Miss These Great Jazz Performances! Evening of Art, Wine and Jazz Join us in lobby at 7:15pm before each performance for free wine and cheese tastings and an artist reception! Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra Friday, May 23 at 8pm Ottmar has been nominated five-times for a Grammy award.La …
Our new tour schedule is now available! Be sure to bookmark our website as we will continue to update our calendar with new events! Also, be sure to like our Facebook page for updates and fun videos from the players while on tour! If you have questions about tickets to …
Sticks in your head. That’s what Stacey Kent’s singing does. It sticks in your head. Yesterday, while I was involved in some home improvement duties, I couldn’t get her song, “Changing Lights,” out of my head. Intriguingly enough, Kent is neither dramatic nor dynamic in her singing. She is calm …
Following her sold out winter concert at Rockwells, Cyrille Aimée returns on Friday, May 23 at 7:15 and 9:30 PM. Winner of the Montreux Jazz Festival’s International Vocal Competition and the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, the French/Dominican vocalist embraces everything from Gypsy music to the Great American Songbook …
Music writers often find themselves stumped as to quantify an artist’s work, seemingly defaulting to the ‘eclectic trump card’ way too frequently. As to the works of jazz pianist, singer and songwriter, Rachel Eckroth – eclectic is most apropos, however, Rachel’s music is obvious – from its’ roots and influence, …
“Jackie does more than sing the words… Allen crawls inside a lyric and gets comfortable. My Favorite Color is stunning! 5 stars.” Brent Black, Critical Jazz “This is a good-to-be-alive set that shimmers, bubbles, and spreads the good vibes from a bottomless well.” Chris Spector, Midwest Record My Man’s Gone …
Serbian pianist and composer Dimitrije Vasiljevic held a solo piano concert on May 12, 2014 at the major cultural institution of Washington – the Kennedy Center. This event was part of a series of concerts held at the Millennium stage in celebration of the “European Month of Culture” in which …
By John Stevenson Outsized and gruff-toned, the baritone saxophone has enjoyed a singular place in modern music. As band leaders or sidemen, Gerry Mulligan, Harry Carney, Cecil Payne, Serge Chaloff and Pepper Adams are numbered among some of the instrument’s most influential exponents. Fred Ho, who died on April 12 …
Pass Out Records is proud to announce the release of “They Come And They Go”, the second album by Hawaii-based saxophonist Reggie Padilla. Joining him on this recording is the rising jazz trio “The North” comprised of Hawaii-raised drummer Abe Lagrimas, Jr. and bassist Shawn Conley, along with pianist Romain …
Larry Reni Thomas, the author of the recently published book, The Lady Who Shot Lee Morgan, (KHA Books) will be interviewed on “A Trane”, May 16, 2014, 6:00 pm (EDT) by host Nou Dadoun. Thomas will talk about his experience with Helen Morgan, whom he interviewed in February 1996, a …
By John Stevenson Sonzeira: Brasil Bam Bam Bam, Gilles Peterson’s most recent recording project, is yet another product of his fascination with Brazilian music and culture. The album, recorded in Brazil, cuts across a wide swathe of styles and genres, fusing old-school sambas and jazz-funk and features the most exciting …
