Join NEC Contemporary Improvisation students and faculty, led by composer/pianist Anthony Coleman in György Kurtág Signs, Games & Messages, a concert featuring performances and riffs on renowned Romanian-born composer Kurtág’s music, sources, and notions. The concert takes place on Monday, April 28 at 8 p.m. in NEC’s Jordan Hall, 290 …
Join two exceptional NEC student ensembles – the NEC Gospel Ensemble and the NEC Jazz Composer’s Ensemble – as they perform contemporary gospel music and student compositions, plus works by Thelonious Monk and Wayne Shorter on Thursday, April 10 at 8 p.m. in NEC’s Brown Hall, 290 Huntington Avenue, Boston, …
Jazz Goa came up with a great idea about a year ago, inviting musicians from all over the world to contribute their solos to a jazz standard called ‘Straight No Chaser’. The idea caught on via the internet and Jazz Goa has been flooded with contributions from jazz virtuosos from …
The JAZZ Film That May Never Be Seen They Died Before 40, a documentary jazz film, has been completed in “rough cut,” but may never be seen publicly because of licensing situations that have not been resolved. The film is one hour and 33 minutes of …
“The Scenery of Life Unfolding” – CD cover art from Birchall and Woolhouse ‘The Scenery of Life Unfolding’, from the duo of ‘Birchall and Woolhouse’, is an album of richly layered, and emotionally stirring music. On the one hand: It is a document of the musical friendship between its two …
CD Release Event @ The Jazz Standard Tuesday, May 20th Sets 7:30 & 9:30 pm The Jazz Standard 116 East 27th St. between Park and Lexington NYC 10016 (212) 576-2232 Steven Kroon, Congas & Percussion Igor Atalita, Keyboards Bryan Carrott, Vibraphone Ruben Rodriguez, Bass Craig Rivers, Flute Diego Lopez, Drums …
Jack Kleinsinger’s Highlights In Jazz New York’s Longest Running Jazz Concert Series Presents “A Salute to Ken Peplowski” Thursday, March 6th 8 pm Featuring Bucky Pizzarelli Houston Person Derek Smith Nicki Parrott Chuck Redd ••• Guest of Honor ••• Ken Peplowski At Tribeca Performing Arts Center Borough of Manhattan Community …
New Posthumous Album by Jazz Legend Chico Hamilton Featuring His Long-Time Ensemble EUPHORIA New York City, NY (For Release 2.18.14) —- Marking his 65th CD and final in-studio recording session, NEA Jazz Master and legendary composer/drummer Foreststorn “Chico” Hamilton (1921-2013) shares his highly anticipated posthumous album The Inquiring Mind (Release …
Jazz vocalist Judy Wexler appears at the Radisson LAX on March 1st in support of her latest release, “What I See.” Known for her inventive interpretations of underexposed gems and pure, clean voice, she will perform songs associated with a diverse mix of jazz and pop legends, including King Pleasure, …
Playful, Poignant, Inspired, Honest — Jazz Singer Kristen Miranda Delivers a Sophisticated Collection of Beloved Songs on ‘Double Time’ – Produced by the Late, Great Bud Spangler Jazz singer Kristen Miranda delivers an inspired and reimagined collection of stellar songs on her new CD ‘Double Time’ — from the playfulness …
