BONE SOIR, CONRAD HERWIG EXPANDING THE LEGACY OF GREATNESS


posted by Robert J. Carmack -#blues2jazzguy In an era where the only thing that counts is Butts in the seat and the cling-clang of a CASH REGISTER while musicians struggle to play a solo over the YAMMERIN’ OF PSUEDO-HIPSTERS TALKING ABOUT ANY AND ALL THINGS EXCEPT THE MUSIC??  So what happens is, most musicians just…

Patterns: Bobby Hutcherson in 1968


By CARL GLATZEL, Editor An artist whose musical prowess can still be felt in today’s youth-centric jazz scene, Bobby Hutcherson cut his teeth in the service of such legends as Eric Dolphy, Ar… Source: Patterns: Bobby Hutcherson in 1968

THE FIRST WATTS FESTIVAL: LOOKING BACK AT AUGUST 1966


I guess it’s always a surprise to find that another year have come and gone, then you realize that it’s not just another year, but a decade has come and left.  I’m not naive to believe time should stand still for me,but I was just reflecting with a good friend of mine, who also grew…

JAZZ LEGENDARY VIBIST BOBBY HUTCHERSON 75 HAS PASSED 1941 – 2016


posted by Robert J. Carmack         Bobby Hutcherson:1941-2016 The most accomplished vibraphonist and composer to emerge in the latter half of the 20th Century,has passed at age 75 Monday, August 15th. Bobby Hutcherson is survived by a wife and a bevy of family and close friends all grieving. Hutcherson redefined the role of…

POETRY JAZZ ENSEMBLE PLIGHT DEBUTS AT BILLY HIGGINS WORLD STAGE


Posted by Kamaad Tauhid   #blues2jazzguy Recently in Los Angeles California, Night of the Grassroots Hip-Nosis featuring PLIGHT Jazz Ensemble took the Billy Higgins World Stage’s audience on a “Time machine” ride back to the Jazz scene 1960s style.” according to one audience member. Plight ,a jazz/poetry band led by jazz journalist and producer Robert J….

SAXOPHONIST DALE FIELDER LAUNCHES NEW DOUBLE CD RESILIENCE!


                    Dale Fielder is a jazz saxophonist, composer and band leader. Fielder is best known for his work as a baritone saxophonist since his 2004 CD, “Baritone Sunride“.  He is devotee of the late great jazz baritone saxophonist Pepper Adams. Fielder was actively involved  in producing…

BASSIST JUINI BOOTH QUARTET APPEARING AT SMALLS JAZZ CLUB


Saturday, August 6, 2016   7:30 PM – 8:30 PM only THE JUINI BOOTH QUARTET “Buhainia ‘s Delight” – The Music of Freddie Hubbard   JUINI BOOTH (bass) // JOSH EVANS (trumpet) // BENITO GONZALEZ (piano) // KUSH ABADEY (drums)  Smalls Jazz Club 183 West 10th Street New York City, New York 10014 USA  …

TACO PETE SUPPORTS BAND ~ PLIGHT


“Take my word for it, You will keep coming Back! My Favorite is the Classic Turkey Taco in a crispy shell”-Robert J. Carmack- Hipster Sanctuary.Com Support the Band PLIGHT Jazz Ensemble event Night of the Grassroots Hip-Nosis   an evening of music & spoken word paying tribute to jazz icons Bobby Hutcherson & Jackie McLean. Sat…

ROYAL LION BOTANICALS SUPPORT LOCAL JAZZ & POETRY GROUP ~ PLIGHT


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