By John Stevenson A biography of famed New Orleans jazz composer, clarinettist and soprano saxophonist Sidney Bechet, will be launched in London on Sunday 4th May in the Cabaret Suite of the Hippodrome, Leicester Square London WC2H 7JH. It has been organised by Jazzmo’thology and Books of Africa. Bechet (1897-1959), …
New England Conservatory jazz alumna Matana Roberts ’03 M.M. is one of 20 individuals in the first class of Doris Duke Impact Awards, presented by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. Roberts will receive an unrestricted cash grant of as much as $80,000. The Impact Awards were announced April 22, alongside …
Jazz Bistro 251 Victoria Street 416.363.5299 Tuesday May 13 – 8:00 pm Reservations recommended! Laura Fernandez, Laura Hubert and Laura Marks – vocals Mark Kieswetter – piano Duncan Hopkins – bass Ben Riley – drums Chris Gale – saxophone Kevin Turcotte – trumpet $15 cover Laura Fernandez, host of “Café …
Hi, It’s Dave Sanborn here in New York. I’m getting ready to start recording my next studio album and I’d like to involve you in the process. First let me tell you a little about the new record. As most of you probably know Marcus Miller and I have worked …
New York, NY – The Headhunters have redefined modern funk, world music, and jazz as one of the most innovative groups in history. They recorded for several years with legendary pianist Herbie Hancock, representing a major turning point for Hancock with the formation of this popular band in 1973. The …
Berklee College of Music hosts its first American Roots Weekend, June 20-22, for acoustic musicians who perform bluegrass, blues, folk, country, acoustic jazz, and swing on instruments such as violin, viola, cello, bass, mandolin, guitar, and harp. Berklee string instructor Joe Walsh, a mandolin player who has performed with Ricky …
New generation rockstar Hedras Ramos, is taking the world by storm with his furious shredding rock and future-jazz stylings, bringing the instrument to an entirely new level. With 3 albums of his own under his belt and a 4th production where he’s the man behind the guitars and composer of …
María Puga Lareo & Bob Telson – Calling You Friday April 25 8:15 pm – 9:15 pm Caffe Vivaldi 32 Jones St. New York, NY 10014 (212) 691-7538 www.caffevivaldi.com An intimate and moving concert where Argentinian singer María Puga Lareo and Tony, Pulitzer, and Academy Award nominee Bob Telson sing …
The Art of Cool Festival announces a stellar addition to an already impressive line-up, the award winning, internationally renown, jazz flutist Hubert Laws. Legendary musician, Hubert Laws, a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, will take the stage at PSI Theater in Durham on April 25th at 6:15 pm …
WHEN: April 20, 2014 WHERE: Mojitos Restaurant & Lounge ADDRESS: 5303 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609 TIME: 7:00pm – 10:00pm On April 20, 2014 Diane Andrieux (singer & songwriter) will be a guest performer alongside saxophonist Marcus Boothe and his band The Cleanup. This event will be full of …
The 7th annual Red Hook Jazz Festival will take place once again in Brooklyn’s Urban Meadow on two consecutive Sundays, June 8 and 15, 2014 from 1-6 PM. As part of its continuing grassroots tradition, the RHJF is a 100% volunteer-run event that receives no major corporate sponsorship beyond in-kind …
New Orleans, La. Celebrating the birthday of The First Lady of Song Ella Fitzgerald and the arrival of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, the Angela King Gallery will present “The Jazz Fest Show,” an exhibit by award-winning New Orleans photographer Steven Forster. Ella Fitzgerald © Steven Forster Forster …
