ROBERT J. CARMACK presents NIGHT OF THE GRASSROOTS HIP-NOSIS: an Evening of Spoken Word ~Jazz Music of Bobby Hutcherson & Jackie McLean . SATURDAY JULY 30 … Source: RETURN OF THE GRASSROOTS HIP-NOSIS:MUSIC OF BOBBY HUTCHERSON & JACKIE McLEAN
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CLASSIC JAZZ ARTISTS MUSIC TO BE PERFORMED IN HOMAGE AT WORLD STAGE
*posted by Kamaad Tauhid #blues2jazzguy Jackie McLean circa 80s ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? L.A.-based music journalist and jazz archivist, Robert J. Carmack is creating performances in an evening of classic compositions by legendary jazz artist Bobby Hutcherson and Jackie McLean. while collaborating with the legendary Billy Higgins WORLD STAGE…
REASONS TO SUPPORT DEXTER GORDON PARK IN LEIMERT VILLAGE – LOS ANGELES
EDITORIAL by Eric WATTREE #wattreechronicles #blues2jazzguy SAVE OUR LEGACY . As most people in Los Angeles know, the powers that be are in the process of gentrifying Leimert Park much like they’re doing in Harlem, New York. But what many in the community fail to realize is when they pave over communities, they pave over…
Remembering Duke Pearson:Jazz’s Other Duke
posted by Robert J. Carmack Jazz pianist and composer who also had experience as producer,bandleader,arranger and A&R man for Blue Note in the 1960s and beyond. His talent and perseverance help shape the Hard Bop direction for Blue Note records. “Even after 30 + years past his death, his legacy has to fight for any…
Ahmad Jamal | Yusef Lateef: Live at the Olympia
Originally posted on Jazz You Too:
Jamal and Lateef together and live at the Olympia – the first is already an octogenarian, the second was 91 by the time of the recording – for both, playing is a natural act – they make it extraordinary! This double album reunites them in the second set. The…
PHILLY PRODIGAL SON McCOY TYNER HONORED BY MAYOR NUTTER & CITY
posted by Robert J. Carmack #@blues2jazzguy HE’S WIDELY considered one of the most influential jazz pianists of the 20th century, and yesterday McCoy Tyner was given the keys to the city – or our equivalent, a brass, mini Liberty Bell. Mayor Nutter recognized Tyner as the 2015 Jazz Legend Honoree during the fifth annual…
Hipster Retro: Coming Soon Interview with Woodwinds/Percussionist Derf Reklaw
Derf Reklaw ‘The Pharaohs were one of the forgotten treasures of ’70s R&B, a freewheeling jazz-funk congregation heavily influenced by Chicago’s jazz avant-garde as well as on-the-one funk and African motifs.’ Unfortunately, they recorded only one album before Earth, Wind & Fire frontman Maurice White (who played in an early version of the Pharaohs) hired…
Do you have a signature sound? No? Better get one…
Originally posted on makingmusicmyway:
One of the biggest compliments I’ve ever gotten is when another singer asks me to produce them. It means a lot when people love what you do. The only problem is that when they say, “produce me,” it really means that they want what I consider to be my “signature sound.”…
THE ED ECKSTEIN JAZZ SHOW SATURDAYS NOON – 4:PM PST
ED ECKSTEIN JAZZ SHOW Saturday 12 -4pm Hot Link direct stream below ? ? ? ? ? ? ? http://streamdb5web.securenetsystems.net/v5/imgradio
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STILL NOT FOLLOWING HIPSTER SANCTUARY.COM YET ?? 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 gave it their all during their time in the public’s eye. “By Any Medium Necessary” From time to…