posted by Robert J. Carmack #blues2jazzguy photos by R J Carmack With the temperatures topping 90-100 degrees most Angelenos were seeking some relief from the heat, and that came in the form of Jazz guitarist, Jacques Lesure and his Quartet. The former Detroit native, now L.A. based musician, Cooled off the audience with a…
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VOCAL DUO THE RAYNORS LOS ANGELES CD RELEASE PARTY SET JUNE 19
Host: WANDA RAY WILLIS & ELDON RAYNOR JR. The Raynors | Beautiful Songs For Today When: Thursday, June 19 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Where: THE MARINA CITY CLUB 4333 Admiralty Way Marina Del Rey,CA. 90292 Information regarding CD 201-286-5904 Will you attend? Yes/No? “Message from the Hosts” Sister &…
CHRIS JASPER IS “THE ONE” SOUL TRACKS.COM NAMES SONG OF THE MONTH
posted by Robert J. Carmack twitter:@blues2jazzguy Brand new single from the legendary CHRIS JASPER. Released May – on Gold City Music label , with a sizzling album to follow by early Summer. This is drenched in Isley’s history…and is a fantastic marker of what’s to come ..”Its The One! Order yours today!! https://soundcloud.com/search?q=Jasper%20-%20The%20One…
BLACK ARTHUR ! JAZZ ICON ARTHUR BLYTHE NEEDS YOUR HELP
posted by Robert J. Carmack @blues2jazzguy Growing up during the early 1960s people of my generation was soaking up a lot of “STUFF” politically, socially,economically and musically… some of the big guns that were speaking to the progressive Black youth were the artists of the so-called Avant Garde movement like John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman,…
BLUES & JAZZ REVUE THE CLUB ALABAM FINAL PERFORMANCE MOTHERS DAY
The Los Angeles county suburb, Inglewood will be “rocking and jumping at the hinges” come this Sunday at 4:pm at the small theater known as The Performers Corner. The gregarious cast of the Club Alabam will end its short limited run on Mother’s Day, May 11 . Some seats may be still available, You can…
WANDA RAY WILLIS PORTRAYS DOROTHY DANDRIDGE – THE CLUB ALABAM
posted by Robert J. Carmack @jazz2bluesguy For tickets RSVP info Call 323-552-8283 – limited seating TWO SHOWS REMAINS MAY 4 & MAY 11 Venue: The Performers Corner 214 Hardy St. Inglewood,Calif 90301 Cast of The Club Alabam Revue Dorothy Dandridge – Wanda Ray Willis Sarah Vaughn – Pat Sligh Little Walter – Larry Robinson…
REST IN LOVE & PEACE: JESSICA CLEAVES 1948 – 2014
posted by Robert J. Carmack @blues2jazzguy Singer/ songwriter, Jessica Cleaves Passed away early this morning. at the present time there are no details to share.. a family statement is expected in the very near future. Born: December 10 1948 – Transitioned: May 2 2014 The Friends of Distinction formed in 1968 in…
THE CLUB ALABAM REVUE HITS GRAND SLAM AT FIRST SHOW
The CLUB ALABAM REVUE written and directed by Tu’Nook Sunday afternoons at 4:PM will never be the same again. From the very first note by the Quintet known as Duane & the Central Ave Players performing an original composition , Calico Blues, to sudden burst of energized persona by the name of “Robby Royale” the…
ONAJE ALLAN GUMBS : QUIET MASTERY AT WORK
posted by Robert J. Carmack follow:@blues2jazzguy whenever you hear jazz pianists on radio, over your car speakers, or even at a club , do you ask yourself, Why do they do this? at least I do..unless they happen to be Onaje Allan Gumbs. a New York native who embraces all there is to jazz…
WORLD JAZZ MUSIC ICONIC DUO ~MICHAEL WHITE and LEISEI CHEN DUO
posted by Robert J. Carmack twitter:@blues2jazzguy Premiere: Inspirations for “Orbit” Video combining examples of Michael White’s past musical work with photographs by Leisei Chen and various artists that have inspired the new work Orbit, created by Leisei Chen. 32 minutes. Sponsored by 2013 DCA COLA Individual Artists Fellowship Award, premiered at Los Angeles Municipal…
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