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…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KENNY DORHAM: A JAZZ PROPHET
posted by Robert J. Carmack _”In my opinion, pound for pound, he was among the “best of the best” trumpeters from all eras. In 1965, I was sitting in my jazz band class ,where I held down the alto sax chair..every Friday was free-time where the student musicians all breakup into small groups, go into…
What a Difference a Day Makes:Happy Birthday Dinah Washington
posted by Robert J. Carmack Ruth Lee Jones, aka Dinah Washington, was born on August 29, 1924. She was a singer and pianist, who has been cited as “the most popular black female recording artist of the 1950s”. Primarily a jazz vocalist, she performed and recorded in a wide variety of styles including blues,…
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…
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…
MEMBERS ONLY:R&B Soul Singer Bobby Blue Bland Laid To Rest
Lion Of The Blues: Celebrated And Laid To Rest posted by Robert J. Carmack MEMPHIS – Funeral services for soul-blues singer Bobby “Blue” Bland were held Thursday, June 27, at First Baptist Church in Memphis ,Tenn. Family, friends, colleagues and dignitaries from near and far gathered at First Baptist Church in Memphis to deliver Bland’s praises, listen to…
They Call Me Bobby: Sinatra of the Blues Succumbs at 83
Los Angeles,CA._ Blues great Robert Calvin Bland, better known a Bobby “Blue” Bland, a distinguished singer who blended Southern Blues and Raw Soul while recording big hits such as, “Turn on Your Love Light” and “Further On Up the Road,” and “Stormy Monday” died June 23, he was 83. Rod Bland said his father died about…
Barons of Hard Bop Piano: One Night Only Lincoln Center Jazz
Jazz Piano Summit: Cedar Walton & Barry Harris The Allen Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center New York City, N.Y. Two jazz piano greats, Cedar Walton and Barry Harris, share the stage for what promises to be one great night of music. Best known for his hard bop style, Walton made a name for himself early…
LENNY WHITE JAZZTIMES LISTENER’S CHALLENGE IN D.C.
Drummer says Much of Today’s Music Lacks “Evenness and Identifiable Sound” By Margaret Summers Renowned drummer Lenny White built his reputation through his work with Chick Corea’s Return to Forever, and has clearly listened to, been influenced by, and respects classic jazz artists. But his jazz knowledge was thoroughly challenged Thursday, June 6, during a…
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