Tag: performance
Oh What A Career The Dells Lead Singer Marvin Junior Passed Today
Marvin Junior, the long time surviving lead singer extraordinaire of the mighty, mighty Dells passed today (05-29-13). Unfortunately we don’t have any specific details of his death, but according to a May 23, 2013 report in the Soulful Detroit blog, Mr. Junior was reported to be very ill “and was not expected to be around much longer. The report…
Noted Jazz Master Pianist Mulgrew Miller Hospitalized After Massive Stroke
#wingspan_With saddening news, I was informed by jazz insiders late this week regarding Jazz Pianist #Mulgrew Miller was rushed to an unnamed hospital after suffering a severe Stroke. Close friends and family are asking fans to keep Mulgrew in their prayers. No details were offered at this time. As more information…
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…
2013 NEA JAZZ MASTERS HONORED AT LINCOLN CENTER
http://www.livestream.com/neajazzmasters/video?clipId=pla_507a95ec-094b-4226-ae62-d1c0e7f5ed2d&utm_source=lslibrary&utm_medium=ui-thumb (click link for the full presentation on NPR stream) National Endowment for the Arts recognized its 2013 class of Jazz Masters on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The honor is the highest federally supported award for jazz artistry; those recognized receive a $25,000 grant and a tribute performance. The class of 2013 included alto saxophonist, Lou Donaldson,Village…
WHO ARE YOUR TOP TEN JAZZ,BLUES, OR SOUL MUSIC GROUPS OF ALLTIME??
List your favorite #Soul, #Blues or #Jazz music group of all-time, in ranking order. Perhaps your list will be cited as Best List of All Time greats. Some people like the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and James Brown, perhaps You like #Kool & the Gang , #WAR and Stevie Wonder. #BB King, #Bobby Blue Bland…
GREGORY PORTER: BREATH OF FRESH AIR JAZZ VOICE
It’s about time for somebody to clear their proverbial throats in the male category of singers . #Gregory Porter is starting to answer the call each and every time. Enjoy a sample of this #Grammy-nominee’s sound. #Hipster Sanctuary will revisit this fabulous young singer in the coming weeks.follow on twitter; #@blues2jazzguy
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…
HONORING NDUGU CHANCLER:Drummer Composer Jazz R&B Icon
Recently held on the campus of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, Chancler received a hero’s welcome at Bovard Auditorium in L.A. from family, friends, and fans for his selfless contributions to education, the community at large and a lifetime of musical achievements that spans 5 decades in music. In the studio, He’s well-known…
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