Free (RSVP encouraged) Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 7:30pm Miller Theatre at Columbia University 2960 Broadway (at 116th Street), MC 1801 New York, NY 10027 RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2016-jazz-composer-orchestra-institute-reading-tickets-20817506723 Music Director George Manahan leads the American Composers Orchestra in new works by seven composers from the Jazz Composers Orchestra Institute: Jonathan Finlayson (b. 1982), …
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, …
Great Barrington, Mass.— Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Executive Director Beryl Jolly announced three additions to the 2016 schedule today, including John Hiatt (May 6), Joshua Redman Quartet (June 26), and Buckwheat Zydeco (August 20). “We are excited to add amazing rock, jazz, and zydeco talents to further round out this …
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 …
Katie Bull is indescribable. But here goes the description. Like vocalists Sheila Jordan, Bessie Smith, Nina Simone, Robert Johnson, Joni Mitchell, James Brown, Anita O’Day or Billie Holiday, Bull performs without compromise. Like them, she is original, passionate, distinctive, influential, fearless, outspoken and supremely talented. She lives life on her …
“I don’t think I have ever met an improviser who has more surprises in store…a true Genius.” – Gary Burton “More than just a strong pianist, he’s a composer who blends form and freedom in new ways.” – John Kelman, All About Jazz “Virtuosity coupled with passion and soul … …
Please join Jazz Live at Hyatt every Friday and Saturday, April 1 – May 7 as they welcome Stephanie Jordan for an extended engagement at Hyatt Regency New Orleans. The Stephanie Jordan Ensemble will do two sets in her signature trademark of performing jazz standards from the likes of Abbey …
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 …
Mack Avenue Superband • José James Walt Disney Concert Hall Friday, April 1, 8:00pm Artists Mack Avenue Superband featuring Gary Burton, Tia Fuller, Sean Jones, Christian McBride, Ulysses Owens, Jr., Christian Sands, Kirk Whalum José James About This Performance As one of the last exclusively jazz labels, Mack …
