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…
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Remembering Mulgrew; Terrell Stafford Featuring Mulgrew Miller
He Knows How Much We Can Bear Terell Stafford – trumpet, flugelhorn Tim Warfield – tenor sax, soprano sax Martin Wind – bass Matt Wilson – drums Mulgrew Miller – piano (RIP) 2006, Große Konzertscheue, Jazzbaltica, Salzau, Germany
Orbit: Jazz Legendary Violinist Michael White Celebrates 40th Anniversary
“Orbit” commissioned by the Department Of Cultural Affairs; composed by the Living Legend Jazz Violinist Michael White,prestigious City of Los Angeles Individual Artist Fellow. The premier is Friday, June 28 at The Grand Performances, SoCal’s largest free public concert presenter. Appearing with his regular band, the Michael White Quintet, consisting of Jazz master musicians .Many of whom…
New UnSung E-Zine / Blog Launching July 4 Blues Jazz Soul
Hipster Sanctuary E-Zine/ Blog for the Unsung An Enclave for the Serious Music Lover of Blues, Soul & Jazz launching July 4 2013. The Hipster Sanctuary E-Zine/Blog is focused primarily on UNSUNG artists of Jazz, Blues and Soul Genres. We’ll profile, explore, interview and publicize information to, commemorate, or uplift the legacy of these artists who…
Classic Jazz Pianist Mulgrew Miller Dead At 57
Mulgrew Miller, whose soulful touch and rhythmic aplomb made him a strong fixture in mainstream Jazz for more than 30 years , died Wednesday, May 29 in Allentown, Pa. He was only 57. “The cause of death was due to a massive stroke,” said his longtime manager, Mark Gurley. Mr. Miller passed quietly after being hospitalized in ICU…
Re-Launch Date of Hipster Sanctuary July 4 2013
It was announced by Robert J. Carmack ,the new relaunch date of Hipster Sanctuary originally scheduled for February of this year , that had to placed on hold until now ,due to an emergency life-threatning surgery procedure .Now that rehab is completed, this writer is chomping at the bit to get started. further announcements are…
SOUL JAZZ MUSICIAN COMPOSER DONALD BYRD SUCCUMBS AT 80
SOUL JAZZ MUSICIAN COMPOSER DONALD BYRD SUCCUMBS AT 80.
SOUL JAZZ MUSICIAN COMPOSER DONALD BYRD SUCCUMBS AT 80
Coming this February 8 , a Jazz profile on the late #Donald Byrd, #Detroit- born Soul #Jazzmaster . who passed peacefully in his sleep at age 80 Monday morning. Further information surrounding his death and the memorial services forthcoming as it becomes available. (Donald Byrd shown on right)