posted #@blues2jazzguy Robert J.Carmack If its one thing I can say about Todd Barkan, he’s one of the hardest working jazz presenters ,producer and all around good guy. Over the last few months I’ve spoken with various musicians that have either worked with, or for Todd. They all say to the man “He’s one of a kind, like family, and has his head…
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JAZZ BASS LEGEND JUINI BOOTH CONNECTS BROOKLYN IN L.A.
Certainly no stranger to creating eclectic ambiance, jazz bassist Juini Booth rolls into Los Angeles with all the excitement of the second coming!.. But realistically, He’s put together a great team of Brooklyn Club owners that loves’ Jazz served up New York style, with a stellar group of musicians, including a jazz…
KEYSTONE KLIPPINS’ ~ CELEBRATING 45 YEARS AT THE KORNER
On-Going Series: Keystone Klippins’ – 45 Years!!! Robert J. Carmack jazz journalist #@blues2jazzguy KEYSTONE KLIPPINS’ quick-snapshot look at the jazz journey taken by the man who presents it and the Men and Women who make it. Todd Barkan, The Man who started this journey years ago , is bringing it all back full circle. Starting the weekend of July 7th…
CELEBRATING JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH: PIERCE STREET JAZZ SERIES FREE TO PUBLIC
PIERCE STREET JAZZ SERIES Presented by La Sierra University 4500 Pierce St, Riverside, CA. 92505 Get Directions @piercestreetjazz Straight Ahead jazz in the Troesh Conference Center, Zapara School of Business at La Sierra University on specific dates at no cost. https://www.facebook.com/pg/piercestreetjazz/about/?ref=page_internal Once a Month , Second Wednesdays… Guest Talent Varies House Band: Henry…
UNSUNG JAZZ SAXOPHONIST ARTHUR BLYTHE REACHES FINAL CODA..1940-2017 RIP
By Robert J. Carmack photo from Duane Deterville collection COMING SOON …BLACK ARTHUR BLYTHE: A Jazz Perspective…April is JAZZ Appreciation Month
JAZZ LEGENDS BAND THE COOKERS POURS ON HARD BOP LEGACY
Posted by Robert J. Carmack & photos by George Jeffries & Robert Hill Recently in Los Angeles on a stormy Friday night the heavens opened up due to The Cookers Band performing at the Nate Holden Center for the Arts. A truly rare Los Angeles appearance by 7 legendary Jazz Band, that included Tenor saxophonist Billy Harper, Trumpeter David Weiss, Bassist…
STRATO-SPHERE: THELONIOUS SPHERE MONK TURNS 100 – JAZZ-POETRY TRIBUTE
A ROBERT J. CARMACK PRODUCTIONS Presents Strato-Sphere:Thelonious Monk Turns 100 A moving and eclectic project involving Jazz legend Thelonious Monk’s most prized compositions performed by Los Angeles’s most talked about Jazz musicians,vocalists, poets and dancers. Follow this blog for all information forthcoming. If you’re interested in participation as co-sponsor, artist or media …
JAZZ MASTER BASSIST BOB CRANSHAW DEAD AT 83
posted by #@blues2jazzguy Robert J. Carmack The Great Bassist from Indiana, who more times than not was the steady bass player for Sonny Rollins. Cranshaw had been battling a series of challenging ailments. but it’s believed that he succumbed to his battle with Cancer. Cranshaw, IMHO, was one of the top five bassists in…
JAZZ ICON BENNIE MAUPIN & CELLOIST-VOCALIST SHANA TUCKER INVADES WORLD STAGE
Posted by Robert J. Carmack Photos by Chuck Koton With me not being able to attend this electrifying show, Lucky for me one of my contributing photographers was there , Mr. Chuck Koton. Chuck Koton is a well-respected shutter-bug of our genre, that always seem to be on the scene. when the downbeat is…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY YUSEF LATEEF: WE MISS YOU ~ REST IN PEACE
Happy Birthday YUSEF LATEEF ! October 9, 1920 – December 23, 2013. SaveSave SaveSave
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