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…
Tag: Jazz
MUSIC IS YOUR DESTINY: INTERVIEW WITH DESTINY MUHAMMAD~ “HARPIST FROM DA’ HOOD”
posted by Robert J. Carmack ~ @blues2jazzguy -You know its very hard to find a word that describes a person perfectly, but I just may have. what I mean is, I googled the word Destiny and it read, ” the events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future. Also,…
JAZZ AND PACHYDERMS ?? ELEPHANTS Nda PARK CUTTING EDGE MUSIC _n_ POETRY IN LOS ANGELES
WORLD STAGE PERFORMANCE GALLERY 4321 Degnan Blvd. L.A. California 90008 SATURDAY MAY 26 2018 9:PM $20 at Door / Tickets also on, http://www.eventbrite.com WHO are these Musicians and poet that’s stirring up the pot inside the L.A. jazz underground? Brilliant artists in their own right as band leaders,side-men, producers…
SANDRA BOOKER~ ” LIL’ SASS ON SASS” AT HERB ALPERT’S VIBRATO GRILL,JAZZ,ETC
posted by Robert J. Carmack @blues2jazzguy I always try to keep an open mind about today’s music and vocalists, particularly, Jazz vocalists. However, I’m a man of distinct taste and panache’ with a “side of groove and swing”. In the case of Sandra Booker “nobody out-swings” her…
MEET AZAR LAWRENCE EXPERIENCE 2017~A BRIDGE INTO THE NEW AGE
Michael Hunter Trumpet/Flugelhorn ZAR” is celebrating his release on Concord Records,”Bridge into the New Age” Sunday November 12 8pm-10pm Only! Zebulon Café Concert in Los Angeles ~ 2478 Fletcher Drive L.A. 90039. Buy tickets:$25 https://www.ticketfly.com/event/1582784-azar-lawrence-experience-los-angeles/ Background on recording : https://www.jazzdispensary.com/
COMING 2018 INTERVIEW WITH THE HIGH PRIESTESS:NINA SIMONE ~ ORIGINAL PLAY
an Original Play by Robert J. Carmack – Black History Month COMING to the Los Angeles area February 2018 The Actors Ms. Jana Wilson as High Priestess Nina Simone ~in Loving Tribute~ Robert J. Carmack as the Reporter~Karl Lee written,produced and directed ~R.J.Carmack Music-Poetry-Drama
TODD BARKAN’S KEYSTONE KORNER 45 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION IN JAZZ
posted by Robert J. Carmack #@blues2jazzguy Keystone Korner’s 45th Anniversary Celebration July 7 & 8 2017 One of the best Jazz weekends in the San Francisco Bay area in decades. First, after you get over the initial shock of the lineup and why, then it all makes sense. I was in touch with Todd Barkan as soon…
L.A. CLUB PAYS TRIBUTE TO McCOY TYNER WITH EXPLOSIVE JAZZ CONCERT
posted by Kamaad Tauhid #@blues2jazzguy Re-posted from Facebook Post July 6th .. Had the pleasure of taking in some smokin’ live jazz with fireworks as a backdrop for my 4th of July at a new REAL Jazz spot in Glendale named Zebulon. The quartet on deck equally featured saxophonist Azar…
KEYSTONE KLIPPINS’~ WHEN JAZZ HISTORY, GOOD FRIENDS AND GREAT MUSICIANS COME TOGETHER
posted #@blues2jazzguy Robert J.Carmack If its one thing I can say about Todd Barkan, he’s one of the hardest working jazz presenters ,producer and all around good guy. Over the last few months I’ve spoken with various musicians that have either worked with, or for Todd. They all say to the man “He’s one of a kind, like family, and has his head…
TACO PETE SUPPORTS BAND ~ PLIGHT
“Take my word for it, You will keep coming Back! My Favorite is the Classic Turkey Taco in a crispy shell”-Robert J. Carmack- Hipster Sanctuary.Com Support the Band PLIGHT Jazz Ensemble event Night of the Grassroots Hip-Nosis an evening of music & spoken word paying tribute to jazz icons Bobby Hutcherson & Jackie McLean. Sat…
