JIMMY HEATH: I WALKED WITH GIANTS


AVAILABLE NOW ‘I Walked with Giants’ Autobiography of  Jimmy Heath Jimmy Heath and Joseph McLaren, foreword by Bill Cosby, introduction by Wynton Marsalis MORE INFO AND TO BUY! Temple University Press Jimmy Heath has long been recognized as a brilliant instrumentalist and a magnificent composer and arranger.  Jimmy is the middle brother of the legendary Heath…

Remembering Mulgrew; Terrell Stafford Featuring Mulgrew Miller


He Knows How Much We Can Bear Terell Stafford – trumpet, flugelhorn Tim Warfield – tenor sax, soprano sax Martin Wind – bass Matt Wilson – drums Mulgrew Miller – piano (RIP)     2006, Große Konzertscheue, Jazzbaltica, Salzau, Germany

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…

Guitarist Jacques Lesure Drummer Tootie Heath Pay Tribute to Blue Note Legends


“SOUL BROTHAS’ DOWNTOWN TONIGHT”  TUESDAY JUNE  11 – 9:00 PM Celebrating Lee Morgan, Hank  Mobley and Grant Green with the iconic ALBERT “TOOTIE” HEATH on drums. Los Angeles based guitarist Jacques Lesure is partnering with one of the most prolific jazz drummers of all time. This is all happening in a eclectic venue, The Blue Whale. Located in Japan…

Classic Jazz Pianist Mulgrew Miller Dead At 57


Mulgrew Miller, whose soulful touch and rhythmic aplomb made him a strong fixture in mainstream Jazz for more than 30 years , died Wednesday, May 29 in Allentown, Pa.  He was only 57. “The cause of death was due to a massive stroke,” said his longtime manager, Mark Gurley. Mr. Miller passed quietly after being hospitalized in ICU…

Re-Launch Date of Hipster Sanctuary July 4 2013


It was announced by Robert J. Carmack ,the new relaunch date of Hipster Sanctuary originally scheduled for February of this year , that had to placed on hold until now ,due to an emergency life-threatning surgery procedure .Now that rehab is completed, this writer is chomping at the bit to get started. further announcements are…

SOUL JAZZ MUSICIAN COMPOSER DONALD BYRD SUCCUMBS AT 80


Coming  this February 8 , a Jazz profile on the late #Donald Byrd, #Detroit- born Soul #Jazzmaster . who passed peacefully in his sleep at age 80 Monday morning. Further information surrounding his death and the memorial services forthcoming as  it becomes available. (Donald Byrd shown on right)