Tag: Jazz
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…
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…
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)
Dindi – Norman Conners with Jean Carne
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jvSgHaeozI&NR=1 Dindi – Norman Conners with Jean Carne
JANICE MAXIE-REID: QUEEN OF THE KEYBOARDS
“Queen Of The Keyboards”, “The Complete Package”, The“Triple Threat” are just a few titles that have been often used to describe Bay Area keyboardist and vocalist, #Janice Maxie-Reid.Conservatory-trained, jazz and gospel inspired, this stunning and talented powerhouse hails from Oakland California. Janice began playing at the piano at age four, singing at age nine and performing…
FUNK INC. OLD SCHOOL SOUL FROM THE CRATES
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9ghLVbTRgE The return of Funk, Inc., one of the most popular soul jazz combos of the Seventies, is a remarkable story. Formed in 1969 by organist Bobby Watley, the Indiana-based group was signed to Prestige Records two years later by producer Bob Porter. The band’s inspired blend of impassioned jazz improvisation and riveting funk…
HERBIE HANCOCK WAYNE SHORTER NAMED PROFESSORS AT THELONIUS MONK INSTITUTE
Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter named distinguished professors at the expanded Thelonious Monk Institute of #Jazz Performance at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music #jazzday The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz has appointed multiple GRAMMY Award winners and NEA Jazz Masters Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter as distinguished professors at the Thelonious Monk Institute…
Sunny The Snowman: Mandrill feat. Lou Wilson
Sunny The Snowman: Mandrill feat. Lou Wilson (click) #Sunny The Snowman,one of the last projects completed by Louis Wilson, eldest brother of the Wilson Brothers in Mandrill. “Sweet Lou” as he was affectionately called, sang lead and co-wrote this soon to be holiday classic song. “Sweet Lou” Wilson passed away Monday morning,January 7 ,2013. The…
WORLD MUSIC MUSICIAN, SWEET LOU WILSON MAKES HIS TRANSITION
LOUIS WILSON, affectionately known as “Sweet Lou,” of the World Music group, #MANDRILL, made his transition on Monday morning, January 7, 2013 in Southern California. On behalf of the Wilson Family and Mandrill, they’re asking that you please light a candle, hum a song, play a drum or say a prayer in remembrance of him. Louis…
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