Joe Sample, Jazz pianist /composer and co-founder of soul Jazz group, The Crusaders is still recovering from a surgical procedure to remove fluid buildup in his lungs. this is believed to have been brought on by Pneumonia. the 74-year-old musician is being advised by doctors to take an extended convalescence before attempting to tour…
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New York Trailblazing Cellist Invades North Carolina with Chamber Soul
posted by Robert J. Carmack In this writer’s humble opinion, People are buzzing about the wrong things these days. particularly about the music scene. Who cares about a mixed up kid onstage making raunchy, with a guy in a football referee suit?? Shana Tucker is making more than just Buzz with her new sound of…
Grammy Nominee Jazz Guitarist Anthony Wilson at SOKA International Jazz Festival
posted by Robert J. Carmack Anthony Wilson is a creative jazz artist who continues to expand and impress. the Grammy-nominee will be appearing at the SOKA International Jazz Festival on the SOKA University campus Saturday,September 28 at 8:PM. Soka International Jazz Festival 1 University Dr Aliso Viejo, CA Delfeayo Marsalis and his Octet return to kick-off…
Harlem Historic Jazz Club Minton’s Playhouse to Re-Open in October
posted by Robert J. Carmack / According to The Electronic Urban Report Richard Parsons, the former chairman of Citigroup who was chairman/CEO of Time Warner until he stepped down in 2007, has turned his full attention toward growing businesses in Harlem. http://www.eurweb.com He and wife Laura are opening two new uptown restaurants, Minton’s and The Cecil. Minton’s…
Bernard Linnette Quartet Presents!!
Friday Night Jam sessions & friendly “head -cutting”
Iconic Jazz Saxophonist Bobby Watson to Co-Host L A Radio Show
posted by Robert J. Carmack On Sunday,September 1, Jazz saxophonist, Bobby Watson makes a rare west coast appearance to Los Angeles radio station KXLU. The highly respected reed-man is in town to promote his latest CD, Check Cashing Day, which commemorates the 50 year anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. He’ll be…
PRESIDENT OBAMA JOHN COLTRANE LEGACY CONNECTION
posted by Robert J. Carmack – music historian/blogger I found this quote while researching Ravi Coltrane, and had no idea, our U.S. president is a John Coltrane fan. Famed photographer Jim Marshall took the 1960 picture of Trane. That picture hangs in the white house with inscription and signature. President Barack Obama up close…
Hard Bop Jazz Master Pianist Cedar Walton Dies
posted by Robert J. Carmack August 19 2013_ Jazz pianist,composer and longtime hard-bop icon Cedar Walton died today at his Brooklyn New York home .no details regarding cause have been reported. Walton,79 is survived by his wife Martha and a host of family members and close friends. as more details are revealed this publication will…
Jacques Lesure AllStar Quartet Featuring Eric Reed Willie Jones III One Night Only!
Listen: http://www.jacqueslesure.com/live/ The LAX JAZZ CLUB presents Live & in Concert Performing Tonight August 15 7PM Jacques Lesure All-Star Quartet Featuring Jacques Lesure Guitar Eric Reed Piano Willie Jones III Drums Mike Gurrola Bass Guitarist, Jacques Lesure has performed with some of the greatest musicians in the world, Oscar Brown Jr., Stanley Turrentine, Wynton Marsalis , Les McCann…
Thomas Simmons Hosts New Show Jazz That Soothes Your Soul
Thomas Simmons Hosts ” JAZZ That Soothes Your Soul” 10PM – Midnite EST Friday Nights BE Sure to Tune in Tonight at WRFG FM 89.3 10PM EST / 7PM PST Thomas Simmons,formerly of WCLK FM in Atlanta , a local iconic Jazz host with a great following of serious jazz collectors and fans nation-wide…
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