Saxophonist Daniel Bennett has been making headlines for the last decade with his quirky blend of modern jazz, pop, and folk music. The Boston Globe calls it, “a mix of jazz, folk, and minimalism.” The maverick New York bandleader plays saxophone, flute, oboe, and clarinet on his forthcoming album, The Mystery at Clown Castle (New York …
Pianist’s Whaling City Sound Debut in February Features Karrin Allyson on Vocals, With Phil Woods, Ignacio Berroa, Conrad Herwig and Harvie S, Resulting in a Strong Ensemble Performance When pianist and composer Dave Bass was still in his teens, he had his sights firmly set on a career as a …
Rudi Records new release Sounds of Hope by Daniele Cavallanti & The Milano Contemporary Art Ensemble RRJ1026 Rudi Records 2015 Personnel: Daniele Cavallanti, tenor sax Riccardo Luppi, alto & soprano sax, flute Gianluca Elia, tenor sax (bass sax on Braxtown) Massimo Falascone baritone & sopranino sax, (contrabass sax on Braxtown) …
Eli Bennett is a 35-time award-winning jazz saxophonist and a 4-time Leo-Nominated film composer based in Vancouver, Canada. He has performed twice at the Grammy Awards, recorded twice at Capitol Records in Los Angeles, toured North America, and has shared the stage with GRAMMY-Award-Winners Oscar Peterson, Hank Jones, and Terence …
New Frequencies Fest: Jazz@YBCA “jazz in the present tense” February 5-7, 2015 Highlights include Angélique Kidjo, Henry Threadgill Double-Up, Matana Roberts, Ben Goldberg’s Orphic Machine, Jenny Scheinman solo, Satoko Fujii Duo, Rudy Royston’s 303, Myra Melford, Joëlle Léandre & Nicole Mitchell Trio, Lisa Mezzacappa’s Bait & Switch Plus Special Events, dance …
NEW YORK, NY – On a cold, brisk March morning some 18 months ago, jazz vocalist Michelle Walker was packing her small suit case for a 3 day stay out of town. She and the band members that she had been playing with for a little over 4 years were …
Award Winning Contemporary Jazz Funk Ensemble, SounDoctrine has released their brand new digital single, “After All” via their website. The Jim Couchenour penned ballad featuring saxophonist Michael Austin and guitarist Mike Donadio will also be available at iTunes and Amazon, but the band has chosen to ignore Spotify and Pandora. “We’ve …
12th Annual Panama Jazz Festival Led by Artistic Director Danilo PérezAnnounces 2015 Lineup Festival Dates: January 12 – 17, 2015 Uniting internationally acclaimed jazz artists, renowned educators and jazz fans from around the globe, the 12th Annual Panama Jazz Festival will be held January 12-17, 2015 at The City of …
There’s an even GREATER love story! My name is Rose Cora Perry and I’d like to share my tale with you: For my wedding this past May, I wanted to do something really special to demonstrate my love to my hubby-to-be in a BIG way. As we’re both musicians, a …
What: JAZZ FOR KIDS When: Ongoing, every Sunday Oct 19 – May 17 (except for 12/21, 12/28 + 2/1). Doors open @ 1:00pm; show from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Where: Jazz Standard, 116 East 27th Street (between Park & Lexington); Train 6 to 28th/Lex. Tickets: FREE. In lieu of a cover charge, guests may give …
