posted by Robert J. Carmack It was announced by CentricTV.Com, memorial services for the late George Duke will stream LIVE from the website on Monday, August 19, 5:PM Eastern / 2:PM Pacific His manager Darryl Porter confirmed the details of Duke’s death last week stating, he had suffered heart complications after being treated for chronic…
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GERALD CLAYTON & FRIENDS CREATING BUZZ AMONG JAZZ MAINSTREAM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIU5pefCYlk http://www.jazzreview.com/jazz-spotlights/life-forum-by-geraldclayton.html Posted by Robert J. Carmack Gerald Clayton has my immediate attention. I was already following saxophonist , Dayna Stephens, from living in the San Francisco bay area in 2003, That led me to young trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire in 2004 ,who prior to moving to New York to study music, he was tearing up…
Remembering Award-Winning Producer Composer George Duke
posted by Robert J. Carmack-Los Angeles,CA. Nothing matches up with the pain when you learn of a family member or close friend ‘s death. That proverbial lump that comes in your throat, after trying to come…
POP AND SOUL JAZZ COMPOSER MUSICIAN GEORGE DUKE DIES
It was announced by a handful of web-based news reports stating award-wining pianist/producer George Duke has died. Most reports indicated the death of 67 year old Duke was called late evening August 5,at St. Johns Hospital in Los Angeles,California. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l_I35ZDo8A “Former Supreme’s member, Sherrie Payne states: “I just received the devastating and sad news that…
JAZZ EXCLUSIVE IN AUGUST: JACQUES LESURE WJ3 RECORDS DEBUT
posted by Robert J. Carmack Coming in August, This writer will sit down with L.A. based Jazz guitarist, Jacque Lesure. The veteran musician will discuss his blazing hot new CD on WJ3 Records, When She Smiles….follow Robert J. Carmack #@blues2jazzguy
JAZZ MASTER DRUMMER STEVE BERRIOS DEAD AT 68
Jazz Musician,Drummer/Percussionist Steve Berrios has died . Details are sketchy at this time surrounding the cause of death. It was announced by a few unnamed close friends Thursday night July 25, including longtime friend, Drummer Alvin Queen posting it on his personal Facebook page. We will be following this story up with more details as…
FLORIDA BOYCOTT COMING TOGETHER LIKE WILDFIRE & MISFIRE ??
Sources close to the Stevie Wonder camp confirm a list of artist joining him in support of a change of in the Stand Your Ground Law in Florida. Some of the artists have even cancelled concerts in Florida after recent events. Stevie Wonder last week, at a concert in Canada said he would not play…
LENNY WHITE JAZZTIMES LISTENER’S CHALLENGE IN D.C.
Drummer says Much of Today’s Music Lacks “Evenness and Identifiable Sound” By Margaret Summers Renowned drummer Lenny White built his reputation through his work with Chick Corea’s Return to Forever, and has clearly listened to, been influenced by, and respects classic jazz artists. But his jazz knowledge was thoroughly challenged Thursday, June 6, during a…
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