posted by Robert J. Carmack Anthony Wilson is a creative jazz artist who continues to expand and impress. the Grammy-nominee will be appearing at the SOKA International Jazz Festival on the SOKA University campus Saturday,September 28 at 8:PM. Soka International Jazz Festival 1 University Dr Aliso Viejo, CA Delfeayo Marsalis and his Octet return to kick-off…
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Harlem Historic Jazz Club Minton’s Playhouse to Re-Open in October
posted by Robert J. Carmack / According to The Electronic Urban Report Richard Parsons, the former chairman of Citigroup who was chairman/CEO of Time Warner until he stepped down in 2007, has turned his full attention toward growing businesses in Harlem. http://www.eurweb.com He and wife Laura are opening two new uptown restaurants, Minton’s and The Cecil. Minton’s…
Carl Anthony and Notorius Jazz: Global Communicator and Hipster
posted by Robert J. Carmack “Notorius Jazz was created to preserve the genius of those who defy popular taste for original design” Carl Anthony Hipster Sanctuary salutes Carl Anthony , Entertainment Expert and Jazz Host/Hipster. Over the Years Anthony has touched on all aspects of entertainment, from productions to promotions, thus laying the groundwork for…
Iconic Jazz Saxophonist Bobby Watson to Co-Host L A Radio Show
posted by Robert J. Carmack On Sunday,September 1, Jazz saxophonist, Bobby Watson makes a rare west coast appearance to Los Angeles radio station KXLU. The highly respected reed-man is in town to promote his latest CD, Check Cashing Day, which commemorates the 50 year anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. He’ll be…
Remembering Alice Coltrane: She Stood In Her Own Shadow
posted by Robert J. Carmack For more than five decades, the Coltrane name remains at the forefront of modern music. It is lauded throughout the United States as well as internationally where it has received great acclaim. The musical offerings cover an eclectic variety of artistic expressions recorded on ABC Impulse, Warner Bros., and Impulse-Universal. Alice Coltrane, (McLeod) August…
PRESIDENT OBAMA JOHN COLTRANE LEGACY CONNECTION
posted by Robert J. Carmack – music historian/blogger I found this quote while researching Ravi Coltrane, and had no idea, our U.S. president is a John Coltrane fan. Famed photographer Jim Marshall took the 1960 picture of Trane. That picture hangs in the white house with inscription and signature. President Barack Obama up close…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KENNY DREW BARON OF HARD BOP JAZZ
posted by Robert J. Carmack Kenneth Sidney “Kenny” Drew August 28, 1928 – August 4, 1993 Drew was born in New York City in 1928 and received piano lessons from the age of five. Drew’s first recording, in 1950, was with Howard McGhee, and over the next two years he worked in bands led by Buddy DeFranco, Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young, and Charlie…
JAZZ FESTIVALS OR MONEY MAKING VENTURES?
Posted by James Chism The proliferation of jazz festivals around the world to broaden their programming into areas either tangentially related to jazz…or, in some cases, away from jazz entirely. Festivals like the one in Miami called “Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival” its upcoming artist lineup for its upcoming festival has no real Jazz…
BENEATH THE SPIN: ERIC WATTREE ON THE DEBATE OF MODERN JAZZ
re-post by Robert J. Carmack of a blog originally posted by Eric Wattree Reflections on the Stanley Crouch, Mtume Debate on Modern Jazz I recently watched the debate between columnist Stanley Crouch and percussionist James Mtume on the evolution of modern jazz with great interest. Crouch, the steadfast jazz purist, essentially took the position that much…
Jazz Performer Les McCann To Be Honored By Living Legends Foundation
posted by Robert J. Carmack Los Angeles,Calf._Soul Jazz singer and pianist Les McCann is on tap to be honored by the Living Legends Foundation,Inc. The event is scheduled for Thursday, August 22 at 6:PM . McCann is being acknowledged for his large body of work that spans five decades. the festivities are being held at…
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