posted by Robert J. Carmack #@blue2jazzguy Congratulations!! Aretha Franklin receives an honorary degree from Harvard University May 29 2014. There are Divas and there are DIVAS, Aretha Franklin isn’t just the Queen of Soul, she’s THE Voice of All Ages. Gospel, Soul, Pop, and dare I say it, Opera?? Yes, Opera as the late…
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GOODBYE DR.MAYA ANGELOU: A VOICE FOR ALL THE AGES
posted by robert j carmack #blues2jazzguy April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014 http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/28/us/maya-angelou-obit/
BLACK ARTHUR ! JAZZ ICON ARTHUR BLYTHE NEEDS YOUR HELP
posted by Robert J. Carmack @blues2jazzguy Growing up during the early 1960s people of my generation was soaking up a lot of “STUFF” politically, socially,economically and musically… some of the big guns that were speaking to the progressive Black youth were the artists of the so-called Avant Garde movement like John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman,…
REST IN LOVE & PEACE: JESSICA CLEAVES 1948 – 2014
posted by Robert J. Carmack @blues2jazzguy Singer/ songwriter, Jessica Cleaves Passed away early this morning. at the present time there are no details to share.. a family statement is expected in the very near future. Born: December 10 1948 – Transitioned: May 2 2014 The Friends of Distinction formed in 1968 in…
WORLD JAZZ MUSIC ICONIC DUO ~MICHAEL WHITE and LEISEI CHEN DUO
posted by Robert J. Carmack twitter:@blues2jazzguy Premiere: Inspirations for “Orbit” Video combining examples of Michael White’s past musical work with photographs by Leisei Chen and various artists that have inspired the new work Orbit, created by Leisei Chen. 32 minutes. Sponsored by 2013 DCA COLA Individual Artists Fellowship Award, premiered at Los Angeles Municipal…
WOMEN IN JAZZ SOUTH FLORIDA INC. SUPPORTS ARTS SYMPOSIUM
Since 2007, Women in Jazz South Florida, Inc., has been a 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational organization that promotes women musicians, globally, through events, concerts, performances, clinics, lectures, workshops, articles, interviews, newsletters, courses, contacts, research, history, archives, websites, film, audio and video recording, and recognition. We propose to have a SYMPOSIUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS at 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…
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
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