Tag: California

COMING JUNE 21 2014 CELEBRATING BLACK MUSIC LEGACY


RJC Mediatainment & Hipster Sanctuary.Com Celebrating Black Music Month Presents A Love Supreme 50th Anniversary:The Spirit of John Coltrane’s Legacy an Evening of Living Art – live Jazz – Performance Poetry Guest Artist Exhibit on Display  Hosted by R.J.  Carmack The Performers Corner  214 Hardy St. Inglewood, CA. JUNE 21  2014  ONE NIGHT ONLY –…

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Paying Tribute To Big Bruh Sweet Lou: WE Are One


January 7 date is quickly approaching and marking the  first year since the passing of  Elder Wilson brother, Sweet Lou. WILSON was a founding member of funk group MANDRILL. After four decades in the music business, the Mandrill band is still thrilling audiences world wide. 2014 is no different  with the Wilson Brothers developing new…

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Grammy Nominee Jazz Guitarist Anthony Wilson at SOKA International Jazz Festival


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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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Jacques Lesure AllStar Quartet Featuring Eric Reed Willie Jones III One Night Only!


Listen: http://www.jacqueslesure.com/live/ The LAX JAZZ CLUB presents Live & in Concert Performing Tonight August 15  7PM Jacques Lesure  All-Star Quartet  Featuring Jacques Lesure Guitar  Eric Reed Piano  Willie Jones III Drums  Mike Gurrola Bass  Guitarist, Jacques Lesure has performed with some of the greatest musicians in the world, Oscar Brown Jr., Stanley Turrentine, Wynton Marsalis , Les McCann…

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