http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIU5pefCYlk http://www.jazzreview.com/jazz-spotlights/life-forum-by-geraldclayton.html Posted by Robert J. Carmack Gerald Clayton has my immediate attention. I was already following saxophonist , Dayna Stephens, from living in the San Francisco bay area in 2003, That led me to young trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire in 2004 ,who prior to moving to New York to study music, he was tearing up…
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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…
Remembering Mulgrew; Terrell Stafford Featuring Mulgrew Miller
He Knows How Much We Can Bear Terell Stafford – trumpet, flugelhorn Tim Warfield – tenor sax, soprano sax Martin Wind – bass Matt Wilson – drums Mulgrew Miller – piano (RIP) 2006, Große Konzertscheue, Jazzbaltica, Salzau, Germany
Barons of Hard Bop Piano: One Night Only Lincoln Center Jazz
Jazz Piano Summit: Cedar Walton & Barry Harris The Allen Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center New York City, N.Y. Two jazz piano greats, Cedar Walton and Barry Harris, share the stage for what promises to be one great night of music. Best known for his hard bop style, Walton made a name for himself early…
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…
Guitarist Jacques Lesure Drummer Tootie Heath Pay Tribute to Blue Note Legends
“SOUL BROTHAS’ DOWNTOWN TONIGHT” TUESDAY JUNE 11 – 9:00 PM Celebrating Lee Morgan, Hank Mobley and Grant Green with the iconic ALBERT “TOOTIE” HEATH on drums. Los Angeles based guitarist Jacques Lesure is partnering with one of the most prolific jazz drummers of all time. This is all happening in a eclectic venue, The Blue Whale. Located in Japan…
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)
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