“Queen Of The Keyboards”, “The Complete Package”, The“Triple Threat” are just a few titles that have been often used to describe Bay Area keyboardist and vocalist, #Janice Maxie-Reid.Conservatory-trained, jazz and gospel inspired, this stunning and talented powerhouse hails from Oakland California. Janice began playing at the piano at age four, singing at age nine and performing…
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GREGORY PORTER: BREATH OF FRESH AIR JAZZ VOICE
It’s about time for somebody to clear their proverbial throats in the male category of singers . #Gregory Porter is starting to answer the call each and every time. Enjoy a sample of this #Grammy-nominee’s sound. #Hipster Sanctuary will revisit this fabulous young singer in the coming weeks.follow on twitter; #@blues2jazzguy
Hipster Retro: Coming Soon Interview with Woodwinds/Percussionist Derf Reklaw
‘The Pharaohs were one of the forgotten treasures of ’70s R&B, a freewheeling jazz-funk congregation heavily influenced by Chicago’s jazz avant-garde as well as on-the-one funk and African motifs.’ Unfortunately, they recorded only one album before Earth, Wind & Fire frontman Maurice White (who played in an early version of the Pharaohs) hired several of…
Jazz Saxophonist Dale Fielder: Tribute to Jazz Legend Pepper Adams
Re-Posted by Robert Carmack via Dale Fielder Dear Jazz Enthusiasts I’d like to take a moment to thank all our supporters (you know who you are!) for all the positive vibes, support and coming out to attend our performances throughout the year! Pretty much, this is what it’s all about for us jazz musicians. Simply…
Lou Wilson Congas,Trumpet & Vocals..@ The Mandrill Concert
Lou Wilson on “Get it All”
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