Alfredo Dias Gomes' new album 'Looking Back' an inspired homage to musical heroes
At times, the explosive energy on Alfredo Dias Gomes' new album Looking Back could light up the sky.
On his cover of Chick Corea's "Nite Sprite," Gomes' frenzied, rapid-fire drumming leaps out of the speakers; it's a relentless burst of speed and precision, delivered with ...
(Published: December 01, 2015) [read more]
"Essentially Ella" by Lina Orfanos -
Metropolitan Room - Dec. 6, 13 & 26
"Essentially Ella"
Lina Orfanos
Release Date: December 12
Featuring:
John Benitez, Essiet Okon Essiet,
Spiros Exaras & More!
Lina Orfanos
"Essentially Ella"
The sublime new CD by Lina Orfanos and her New York City Jazz crew hits the streets on December 12!
An exciting ...
(Published: November 30, 2015) [read more]
Cynthia Basinet attends 84th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
Hollywood - Actress and singer, Cynthia Basinet best known for her festive hits, "Santa Baby" and "The Christmas Song" kicked off the season at the 84th Annual Hollywood Parade Sunday night.
The CW and Hallmark Channel sponsored the Toys For Tots event.
Toys for Tots is a program run by the ...
(Published: November 30, 2015) [read more]
Renowned Jazz Drummer Matt Wilson's Christmas Tree-O
Embarks on 16 Days of Christmas North American Tour
Holiday Music as You've Never Heard it Before
"Wonder and innocence, gaudiness and cheer: can it be any surprise that the jazz drummer Matt Wilson thrives around the holidays?" - Nate Chinen, The New York Times
4-stars. "Matt Wilson's Christmas Tree-O provides Yuletide greetings so eloquent and mind-bending even the nastiest of Scrooges ...
(Published: November 29, 2015) [read more]
Jawanza Kobie Quartet
Wednesday December 30,2015 6pm-9pm
Playing traditional, progressive, contemporary, fusion jazz, re-imaginings of classics and originals along with jazz versions of R&B/Pop classics.
This band really swings hard with a cross selection of music that gets the audience grooving.
Ubon Thai ...
(Published: November 29, 2015) [read more]
Illustrious Aardvark Jazz Orchestra Marks 50th Anniversary of Duke Ellington Sacred Concerts, Dec 12 in Boston
The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra (Mark Harvey music director) celebrates its 43d Annual Christmas Concert December 12 at 7:30 pm at Emmanuel Church 15 Newbury Street Boston. Admission $20 at the door. Proceeds to benefit Community Works. For information: 617 776 8778 or 617 452 3205. The December 12 ...
(Published: November 26, 2015) [read more]
Fabled Aardvark Jazz Orchestra Performs Duke Ellington Blues, Highland Jazz Series December 5 Newton MA
The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra, Mark Harvey music director, continues its 43rd season with a show of Duke Ellington Blues in the stellar Highland Jazz Series, Dec 5 at 8 pm, Newton South High School, 140 Brandeis Rd, Newton MA. Advance tickets: $18, $17 seniors, $10 students. At the door: $20. ...
(Published: November 26, 2015) [read more]
Rayford Griffin Releases Reflections of Brownie CD!
Los Angeles CA November 23rd,2015-Clifford Brown was a true bolt of lightning in the jazz world. One of the most promising young trumpeters on the scene in the early 1950's, he worked with such greats as Tadd Dameron, Lionel Hampton and Art Blakey before forming a highly touted quintet with the ...
(Published: November 24, 2015) [read more]
"Spero Plays Nyro" by the Christine Spero Group
A heartfelt tribute and celebration of the music of Laura Nyro, one of the greatest pop songwriters of the 20th century featuring Christine Spero (piano & vocal), Elliot Spero (saxes & percussion), Scott Petito (bass) and Peter O'Brien (drums). In the new, one-of-a-kind show, "Spero Plays ...
(Published: November 24, 2015) [read more]
Vocalist Amy Sinha reveals eclectic influences on latest work
Amy Sinha refuses to have stylistic boundaries. From the soulful jazz of her debut album, A Sin With Love, to the electronic beats of her "It's Not Real" single, Sinha cannot be easily categorized. The Welsh singer prefers to be eclectic, unafraid of crossing from one genre to another.
Q: ...
(Published: November 24, 2015) [read more]
Jessica Jones Quartet - CD Release Performance December 21 at Shapeshifter Lab!
Jessica Jones Quartet
New CD "Moxie"
Two-Tenor Sax Madness!
Release Date: December 8, 2015
CD Release Performance: December 21, 2015
Shapeshifter Lab - NYC
Reunited After 30 Years!
This rare two-tenor quartet busts things wide open with new music, joined by old friends.
CD Release ...
(Published: November 23, 2015) [read more]
Ten Names of Peace: Live Version
Hello Jazz Folks...
I invite you to hear an excerpt from...
and download free...
TEN NAMES OF PEACE / LIVE VERSION 2006 (13:08)
Henry Kuntz: Tenor Saxophone, Tibetan Bowls, Javanese Bird Whistle, Voice
"This is the musical portion of a live solo performance that featured the use of ...
(Published: November 23, 2015) [read more]
Arturo Sandoval Salutes Dizzy Gillespie at 92nd St. Y, December 2
10-time Grammy Winner Arturo Sandoval Performs
A Special Tribute to Dizzy Gillespie
@92nd Street Y, December 2, 8:00 pm
Hear Music from "Live at Yoshi's, " His New ALFI Records Release
New York, NY, November 23, 2015 - ALFI Records artist Arturo Sandoval takes the stage at the 92nd ...
(Published: November 23, 2015) [read more]
Guitar Virtuoso Micha Schellhaas To Release Full-Length Debut Album Featuring Supertramp's Carl Verheyen and Drum Legend Chad Wakerman
Los Angeles - Much to the excitement of guitarists worldwide, guitar virtuoso Micha Schellhaas will be releasing his full-length debut album "Double Take" on December 1st. The album features Supertramp guitar legend Carl Verheyen and drummer Chad Wakerman, who is best known for his work with Frank ...
(Published: November 23, 2015) [read more]
Mike Zabrin's new single "Slice" fuses funk, jazz, and R&B
At only 23, bassist Mike Zabrin is already establishing himself as a funk firecracker, able to weave indelible, sweltering grooves that once dominated radio and dance clubs in the '70s.
A technical and artistic wiz in both performance and production, Zabrin is generating a buzz in Chicago ...
(Published: November 23, 2015) [read more]
Andrew Allen discusses jazz tribute to 'Star Wars'
For Andrew Allen, the Force awakened when he was a child. With a new Star Wars film being released next month, the timing of Allen's latest effort, Live! From the Cantina: A Star Wars Jazz Tribute, couldn't have been better.
Jazz is often serious business so the existence of this album ...
(Published: November 22, 2015) [read more]
Jambalaya Brass Band to Perform at Allen Toussaint's NYC Funeral
New York, NY, November 22, 2015-The Jambalaya Brass Band will perform honoring the legendary New Orleans musician Allen Toussaint on November 28th, 2015 at noon in Washington Square Park, New York City. Allen Toussaint recently passed away and a New York City Funeral will be held to celebrate his ...
(Published: November 22, 2015) [read more]
Martha Lorin continues at Cafe Noctambulo with guitarist Sean
Harkness and bassist, Saadi Zain
Martha continues performing at the new room, "Cafe Noctambulo." Wednesday, 12/2 @ 8:00pm.
Joining Martha are guitarist Sean Harkness and bassist Saadi Zain, they are called SMS!
Martha Lorin was raised to be a singer and has pursued a career in jazz as a singer/lyricist/songwriter ever ...
(Published: November 21, 2015) [read more]
Café Noctambulo is proud to present The Danny Lerman Experience
Having just returned from a well received mini tour of the Netherlands last week, this newest show will feature material from Danny's new upcoming recording, mixed with some favorites from the pop and classic songbook.
Musical Director/arranger/pianist is Tim Gant with Ron Thaler on drums and ...
(Published: November 21, 2015) [read more]
Rick Bogart - Jazz Clarinetist
From New Orleans to New York
Appearing Weekly at the
New York Yankees Steakhouse
"Whether in the 1970s New Orleans or the 21st century New York City, the clarinet and voice of Rick Bogart sounds forth the true spirit of jazz." - JazzTimes
NEW YORK YANKEES STEAKHOUSE Presents:
The Rick Bogart Trio:
Sundays: JAZZ ...
(Published: November 21, 2015) [read more]
Berklee to Award Full-Tuition Grants into the Master of Music in Contemporary Performance - Global Jazz Concentration to All Accepted Students
Beginning with the Fall 2016 class, all 20 students accepted to Berklee College of Music's master of music in contemporary performance - global jazz concentration program will be awarded full-tuition grants valued at $46,000. Students accepted to each subsequent entering class will also attend ...
(Published: November 20, 2015) [read more]
PARRANDA NAVIDENA | JOSE NOGUERAS + Trio Borinquen
LEHMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS presents
A Lehman Center Holiday Tradition!
PARRANDA NAVIDEÑA
JOSÉ NOGUERAS
and EL TRIO BORINQUEN
"Parranda, Jolgorio y Bembe"
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts will present for the first time, JOSÉ NOGUERAS, direct from Puerto Rico ...
(Published: November 20, 2015) [read more]
Guitarist
Maciek Pysz Launches New CD
On Dot Time Records!
Often compared to Pat Metheny and Al Di Meola, London/Paris based guitarist Maciek Pysz released his new album "A Journey", on October 15, 2015 (Dot Time Records).
Recorded in December 2014 at the famous Artesuono studio in Italy, the album features the celebrated Daniele Di Bonaventura on piano ...
(Published: November 20, 2015) [read more]
Charles Neville, Peter H. Bloom, Peter J. Newland November 29 in Ashfield MA, Benefit Concert for Nepal
Legendary saxophonist Charles Neville, with local favorites Peter J. Newland and RadioXile, will perform a show of R&B, funk, jazz, blues and bebop at the Ashfield Community Hall, 521 Main Street, Ashfield, MA 01330 on Sunday November 29, 2015 at 7:00 pm. Joining the band as special guest will be ...
(Published: November 18, 2015) [read more]
Critically-Acclaimed Jazz Artist Grace Kelly Set To Release "Trying To Figure It Out" February 19th
CD Features Track From Upcoming "BOSCH" Television Series As Well As Frank Morgan Bio Pic "Sound Of Redemption"; Guest Artists Include Jonathan Batiste And Snarky Puppy's Michael League
Los Angeles, California. Saxophonist extraordinaire, vocalist and composer Grace Kelly will release her ...
(Published: November 17, 2015) [read more]
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