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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Hard Bop Jazz Master Pianist Cedar Walton Dies
posted by Robert J. Carmack August 19 2013_ Jazz pianist,composer and longtime hard-bop icon Cedar Walton died today at his Brooklyn New York home .no details regarding cause have been reported. Walton,79 is survived by his wife Martha and a host of family members and close friends. as more details are revealed this publication will…
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…
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…
Thomas Simmons Hosts New Show Jazz That Soothes Your Soul
Thomas Simmons Hosts ” JAZZ That Soothes Your Soul” 10PM – Midnite EST Friday Nights BE Sure to Tune in Tonight at WRFG FM 89.3 10PM EST / 7PM PST Thomas Simmons,formerly of WCLK FM in Atlanta , a local iconic Jazz host with a great following of serious jazz collectors and fans nation-wide…
GERALD CLAYTON & FRIENDS CREATING BUZZ AMONG JAZZ MAINSTREAM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIU5pefCYlk http://www.jazzreview.com/jazz-spotlights/life-forum-by-geraldclayton.html Posted by Robert J. Carmack Gerald Clayton has my immediate attention. I was already following saxophonist , Dayna Stephens, from living in the San Francisco bay area in 2003, That led me to young trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire in 2004 ,who prior to moving to New York to study music, he was tearing up…
Remembering Award-Winning Producer Composer George Duke
posted by Robert J. Carmack-Los Angeles,CA. Nothing matches up with the pain when you learn of a family member or close friend ‘s death. That proverbial lump that comes in your throat, after trying to come…
Atlanta Jazz Host Debuts New “Straight Ahead” Radio Show Tonight!
Hipster’s Collector Corner a virtual Jazz collectors group on Facebook is Congratulating co-founding member Thomas Simmons. Thomas has been tapped for the new host for JAZZ That Soothes Your Soul -10PM – Midnite EST Friday Nights debuting Aug. 2nd 2013. The Hipster say: BE Sure to Tune in Tonight at WRFG FM 89.3 10PM…
JAZZ EXCLUSIVE IN AUGUST: JACQUES LESURE WJ3 RECORDS DEBUT
posted by Robert J. Carmack Coming in August, This writer will sit down with L.A. based Jazz guitarist, Jacque Lesure. The veteran musician will discuss his blazing hot new CD on WJ3 Records, When She Smiles….follow Robert J. Carmack #@blues2jazzguy
JAZZ MASTER DRUMMER STEVE BERRIOS DEAD AT 68
Jazz Musician,Drummer/Percussionist Steve Berrios has died . Details are sketchy at this time surrounding the cause of death. It was announced by a few unnamed close friends Thursday night July 25, including longtime friend, Drummer Alvin Queen posting it on his personal Facebook page. We will be following this story up with more details as…
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