The word “Balance” has many definitions, especially as a verb or noun..the ones I chose to use here in speaking about Rudi Wongozi are; an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady. OR, a condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions , as in “Trying to…
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STREET LIFE: MAGIC & MUSIC THE JAZZ CRUSADERS~TICKETS ON SALE NOW !
Hipster Sanctuary.Com “Celebrating 20 years of Jazz Advocacy Through Whatever Medium Necessary” Presents STREET LIFE: MAGIC & MUSIC OF JAZZ CRUSADERS Musical and Poetic Tribute JUNE 22 9PM World Stage Performance Gallery 4321 Degnan Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90008 Exclusive Online tickets only at http://www.eventbrite.com $25 Featuring CRUSADER LEGACY 5 Plus Band Teodross Avery…
THE AMIN EL COLLECTIVE RETURNS TO A RE-TOOLED ROSCOE’S JAZZ & BLUES LOUNGE
General Information~(562) 432-5240 @ Roscoe’s Jazz & Blues Lounge
ROBERT J. CARMACK RECITE POEMS OF JAZZ ICON SUN RA WITH GROUP ECLECTIC NATIVITY
Posted by Kamaad Tauhid #@blues2jazzguy It was announced early today by actor,journalist and playwright, Robert J. Carmack, he’s been tapped to recite highly-tauted select poems of iconic jazz legend, SUN RA. ” I’m going to love this gig, as I’m appearing on stage with some of the best musicians in “Free Music” on both coasts. East & West….
KIRK ANDRES WILSON XMAS SHOW OF SHOWS!
posted by Robert J. Carmack @blues2jazzguy Multi-instrumentalist and singer, Kirk Andres Wilson showed up and showed out last Thursday evening (December 28) at Hollywood’s Catalina Bar and Grill on Sunset. The almost two-hour set was plumb full of music for every taste and style….
RIFFIN’ IN HOLLYWOOD WITH MARCUS MILLER at CATALINA’S
Posted by Robert J. Carmack-All Photos by Chuck Koton Jazz Shutter Bug, Chuck Koton was just able to eek out the last set at Catalina’s Jazz Bar & Grill in Hollywood recently. Miller was in town for a short stint to…
CELEBRATING BLACK MUSIC MONTH WITH LEGEND BIG BLACK ~ PERCUSSIONIST
posted by Robert J. Carmack #blues2jazzguy Danny “Big Black” Rey got its nickname “Big Black” from an older brother because of his interest in drums. During his high school years on the radio, the Conga in the Cuban music had heard he was interested in the instrument and traveled to Florida and the…
JAZZ SAXOPHONIST MEL MARTIN EXPLORES MUSIC OF JOE HENDERSON
posted by Robert J. Carmack #blues2jazzguy San Francisco bay area saxophonist, Mel Martin will be a part of the S.F. Hot Plate jazz series at the SF Jazz Center. Every third Thursday of the month in the Joe Henderson Lab, the Bay Area’s most gifted musicians pay homage to the top100 jazz albums of…
R&B FUNK BASSIST BROTHERS JOHNSON’S LOUIS JOHNSON PASSES AT 60 -RIP
posted by Robert J. Carmack #@blues2jazz LOUIS JOHNSON (April 13, 1955 – May 21, 2015) FOLLOW UP STORY COMING SOON – Hipster Sanctuary staff
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMBASSADOR HERBIE HANCOCK LOOKING GOOD
posted by Robert J. Carmack #@blues2jazzguy Its the birthday of the very man who once thought he would never reach the the greatness of an Oscar Peterson or a Thelonius Monk. Now 75,looking 40ish is the jazz icon who has accomplished every possible music, presidential and international recognition & Lifetime Achievement Award there is….
