Longstanding collaborators pianist Alex Sjobeck and bassist David Baker have been performing, rehearsing, and creating together for over half a decade. With shared musical experiences in big bands, septets, and a steadfast trio, the two composer-performers now unite with their debut, Pictures in Time, to express a distilled collection of …
The 13-Date Run Will Feature The Band Performing Classic Holiday Songs Along With Squirrel Nut Zippers’ Favorites The Squirrel Nut Zippers return to the west coast this December with their joyous, raucous Christmas Caravan tour. Performing songs from their Christmas Caravan and Mardi Gras for Christmas albums as well as other Zippers favorites, the 13-date run will be the first west …
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. – Pianist and composer Yoonmi Choi is no stranger to the stage, and certainly not to pioneering her unique creative voice. From performing at over 300 venues in Europe, to receiving international acclaim across three continents, playing almost every major jazz festival, and directing the “Girl …
The Canadian composer, singer, and poet unveils a confident collection of ‘tone poems’ – her own post-modern mix of jazz, free improvisation, ‘contemporary’ classical, poetry, and film music elements. The singer, composer, and poet Lara Solnicki is praised for her “boldly unique style” (All About Jazz). Solnicki’s third album, The One and …
Award winning drummers Gregg Potter and Dennis Chambers and Vocalist Cathy Rich Honor Buddy Rich’s Music and Legacy April 29, 2017 • 7:00PM The Cutting Room – 44 E. 32nd St, New York As part of the Buddy Rich Centennnial celebrations, the iconic Buddy Rich Band featuring Gregg Potter on …
“Smith uses his magisterial instrumental voice, his inspirational leadership and his command of classical, jazz and blues forms to remind us of what has gone down and what’s still happening.” —Bill Meyer, DownBeat’s 80 Coolest Things in Jazz Today “A trumpeter and composer of penetrating insight.”– Nate Chinen, The New …
JazzWorldQuest has launched the 2016 edition of its annual Showcase which this year includes musicians from US, Romania, Poland, Greece, India and UK. Their unique creative dimension and personal sound can not be fully revealed listening to just one song, what the Showcase is all about is rather stir curiosity …
“A modern Jazz cocktail infused with tradition” says Laurent Medelgi The illegitimate would-be child born of Pat Metheny, Martino and Kenny Burrell, composer and guitarist Laurent Medelgi leads the Medeljazz Quartet with brand new compositions in the Extended Play offering Yesternow. This musical offering his an admission of his own …
Iaki Vallejo releases her debut self-titled album on July 7, and will be celebrating with a launch at the iconic Bennett’s Lane Jazz Club, in Melbourne’s CBD. The album is a celebration of everyday life in Colombia and Melbourne, and was written in both countries. It combines Latin American flavour, …
The accompanying music video will also be available on June 3. (Los Angeles, CA) May 25, 2016 – The critically acclaimed jazz collective Sasha’s Bloc has teamed up with the ten-time Grammy-winning vocal group Take 6 to release their new single, “Runaway Blues.” This enticing track blends the big band …
Cuban drummer, percussionist, and bandleader, Francisco Mela (Joe Lovano, McCoy Tyner), is releasing his upcoming album entitled, FE, on May 1, 2016. The album is the fourth release for Francisco Mela, and features The Crash Trio, comprising Mela (drums), Gerald Cannon (bass) and Leo Genovese (piano) with special guest, renowned …
Mings and Craig – Day By Day Mings and Craig is a jazz guitar duo consisting of Jim Mings and Monty Craig. Based in South Carolina. Longtime friends Jim Mings and Monty Craig join together to make beautiful jazz guitar sounds on their debut CD Day By Day. This project …
A long-overdue tribute concert celebrating lifelong Philadelphia jazz artist Jymie Merritt, the innovative double bass and electric bassist, band leader and composer, will be recorded for an upcoming edition of NPR’s Jazz Night in America program. The Music of Jymie Merritt and The Forerunners will take place Saturday, January 16, …
SEE THESE GREAT SHOWS AT THE RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE! CALL BOX OFFICE AT 203-438-5795 FOR TICKETS Festival Cubano Featuring Chuchito Valdés Quartet Sat, 08/15/2015 – 5:30pm Includes a wine tasting courtesy of Palm Bay International, Specialty Rum Drinks and Cuban inspired food from Babaloo! Put on your Fedora and celebrate …
BMI Future Jazz Master Aaron Hedenstrom pictured with NEA Jazz Masters: Carla Bley, Charles Lloyd; BMI Foundation President Deirdre Chadwick and Jazz Master George Coleman Sr. Photo by Melissa Dispenza. NEW YORK, NY ― May 6, 2015 ― Deirdre Chadwick, President of the BMI Foundation, and Mike O’Neill, President and …
Sunday Jazz Brunch featuring Karrin Allyson Sunday, May 17 at 1:00pm Join us in the lobby at 1pm for a champagne tasting courtesy of 109 Cheese and Wine, brunch items from Bareburger’s new spring menu and art exhibit with local artist Megan Marden courtesy of Watershed Gallery Four-time Grammy nominee …
