RETRO-JAZZ KIOSK: ERIC DOLPHY – EPISTROPHY


EPISTROPHY – LAST DATE   – June 2,1964 Holland Featuring: Eric Dolphy(Flute, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax) Misja Mengelberg(Piano) Jacques schols(Bass) Han Bennink(Drums)  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUvz0FJzB_s  

Revolutionary Poet Laureate Playwright Imamu Amiri Baraka Dies at 79


Imamu Amiri Baraka His death at Beth Israel Medical Center,Thursday, January 9 was confirmed by his son Ras Baraka, a member of the Newark Municipal Council. He did not specify a cause, but said that Mr. Baraka had been hospitalized since Dec. 21. Mr. Baraka was famous as one of the major forces in the…

Jazz Performer Les McCann To Be Honored By Living Legends Foundation


posted by Robert J. Carmack Los Angeles,Calf._Soul Jazz singer and pianist  Les McCann is on tap to be honored by the Living Legends Foundation,Inc. The event is scheduled for Thursday, August 22 at 6:PM . McCann is being acknowledged for his large body of work that spans five decades. the festivities are being held at…

Thomas Simmons Hosts New Show Jazz That Soothes Your Soul


Thomas Simmons Hosts ” JAZZ That Soothes Your Soul” 10PM – Midnite EST Friday Nights BE Sure to Tune in Tonight at  WRFG FM 89.3   10PM EST /  7PM PST  Thomas Simmons,formerly of WCLK FM in Atlanta , a local iconic Jazz host with a great following of serious  jazz collectors and fans nation-wide…

Atlanta Jazz Host Debuts New “Straight Ahead” Radio Show Tonight!


Hipster’s Collector Corner  a virtual Jazz collectors group on Facebook  is Congratulating co-founding member Thomas Simmons. Thomas has been  tapped for the new host for  JAZZ That Soothes Your Soul -10PM – Midnite EST Friday Nights debuting Aug. 2nd 2013.  The Hipster say: BE Sure to Tune in Tonight at  WRFG FM 89.3   10PM…

JAZZ EXCLUSIVE IN AUGUST: JACQUES LESURE WJ3 RECORDS DEBUT


posted by Robert J. Carmack Coming in August, This writer will sit down with L.A. based Jazz guitarist,  Jacque Lesure.  The veteran  musician will discuss his blazing hot new CD on WJ3 Records, When She Smiles….follow Robert J. Carmack   #@blues2jazzguy        

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…