Airto Moriera Eclectic Brazilian Group EYEDENTITY WOWED L.A. CROWD


posted by Robert J. Carmack   @blues2jazzguy As I sped down the 60 Freeway headed into Los Angeles’s wilshire/fairfax district on my way to see the Latin concert with Airto Moriera and the LA group, Eyedentity , Oh Crap! I realized I left my camera.  Driving into LA made me realize why I chose to…

THE PERFORMERS CORNER NEW L.A. BOUTIQUE PERFORMANCE GALLERY


posted by staff    #@jazz2bluesguy Larry James Robinson, Tu’Nook and Carla Dupree-Clark sat down and planned their partnership around a common theme, produce quality plays.  All three were already successful in their own right as life individuals, family, friends and career. Something else was missing,  The need for consistent, quality shows that didn’t spill a…

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…

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…

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

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…