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posted by Robert J. Carmack #@blues2jazzguy Saxophonist Mel Martin and Herbie Hancock photo by Mel Martin Jazz Archives Its the birthday of the very man who once thought he would never reach the the greatness of an Oscar Peterson or a Thelonius Monk. Now 75,looking 40ish is the jazz…
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Paying Homage to Greatness: Bongo Ras Starr Master Series
Things are moving along it only took almost 6 years to learn who painted this portrait of Jazz icon, Horace Tapscott.. I’m determined to find and interview this fabulous artist, His work on the Icon, Rahsaan Roland Kirk is nothing short of Brilliant. Follow Us on our new series for 2020, Artists on Artists in…
RAKIN’ AND SCRAPIN’ AT CATALINA’S : PHAROAH SANDERS with HAROLD MABERN
Originally posted on Hipster Sanctuary:
posted by @blues2jazzguy Pharoah Sanders possesses one of the most distinctive tenor saxophone sounds in jazz. Harmonically rich and heavy with overtones, Sanders’ sound can be as raw and abrasive as it is possible for a saxophonist to produce. Yet, Sanders is highly regarded to the point of reverence by…
Best Yard Bird 99th Event: 21 Toot Salute in Los Angeles
August 29th is a very famous birthday for various people..One for Michael Jackson so-called King of Pop, but this one is about the King of Be Bop Saxophonists Charlie Parker or, aka, Yard Bird! The Jazz community in Leimert Park was honoring the “Bird” on his 99 birthday. Parker a 34 year old man died…
Coming Soon:October Exclusive interview Curtis Taylor:Man on a Mission
“I’ve got a nice crew with me and I’m excited we we’re able to put this album together,” says trumpeter Curtis Taylor about Snapshot, his latest record that dropped last month. Snapshot was recorded live and it features up-and-coming San Diego pianist Hugo Suarez alongside L.A. veterans Ben Shepherd on bass and Gene Coye on…
L.A. Jazz Hipsters Celebrate Yard Bird Parker 99th: Appearing August 29 2019
posted by Kamaad Tauhid @blues2jazzguy Appearing at Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center, a select cadre of LA based musicians ,formed a super Trio of veteran bassist, James Leary, Don Littleton Drummer & leader, Robert “Bobby” Pierce piano” Meet all the Cats and Kits at 7:30PM to celebrate Charlie Parker’s 99th birthday. early Thursday evening of…
L.A.C.M.A. JAZZ FRIDAYS with POCKET JAZZ Presents ~featured Trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos
Pocket jazz Presents hosts Robert J. Carmack & this week’s co-host , Ms. Sandra Booker, songtress & jazz artist of top shelf variety. https://www.sandrabooker.com/ & #@blues2jazzguy One of the beauties of living in southern California , are great weather, lots of places to go, or just chill on a beach or a hilltop. my preference…
Evolution of the Groove with Vince Wilborn
via KPFK FM 90.7 in Los Angeles Fridays He is also a producer on the Grammy-winning “Miles Ahead” soundtrack for “Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media.”Wilburn, Jr. is also the bandleader/drummer of Miles Electric Band, which has played to sold-out crowds at SF Jazz Center (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018), Billboard Live in Osaka and Tokyo,…
POCKET JAZZ POP-Up-Los Angeles
LA Central Ave Jazz Festival July 2019 – through the eyes of Robert J. Carmack… Music Never Sleeps! Hangin’ with the T., Terreon Gulley -drums/percussion @ Central Ave, Annual Jazz Festival 2019
