Happy Birthday, Dizzy Reece …Just revisiting a great Unsung trumpeter; You want a passionate player to interpret your favorite standards or just conjure up the tenacity of those fiery jam sessions of the 40s, Check Dizzy Reece! After spending the 1950s playing in Paris, Jamaican bebop trumpeter Dizzy Reece landed in New York City in 1960. He has…
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Paying Tribute To Big Bruh Sweet Lou: WE Are One
January 7 date is quickly approaching and marking the first year since the passing of Elder Wilson brother, Sweet Lou. WILSON was a founding member of funk group MANDRILL. After four decades in the music business, the Mandrill band is still thrilling audiences world wide. 2014 is no different with the Wilson Brothers developing new…
Remembering The Gentle Giant: RIP YUSEF LATEEF
posted by Robert J. Carmack Grammy Award-winning, Tennessee-born jazz musician/composer Yusef Lateef died recently at his home in Shutesbury, Mass.The saxophonist was raised in Detroit and was 93 when he died of age-related complications Monday, December 23. According to his family, he passed peacefully at home. I first experienced Yusef Lateef’s music as a…
Noted Jazz Pianist and Composer Joe Sample Recovering From Surgery
Joe Sample, Jazz pianist /composer and co-founder of soul Jazz group, The Crusaders is still recovering from a surgical procedure to remove fluid buildup in his lungs. this is believed to have been brought on by Pneumonia. the 74-year-old musician is being advised by doctors to take an extended convalescence before attempting to tour…
WHO…HIM?? THAT’S THE JAMMIN’ JAMES JANISE!!
The Wonderful World of Jazz is on http://www.kebnradio.com CLICK ON THE LINK DAILY at NOON (PST) posted by Robert J.Carmack We Play Great Music!! Oscar Brown Jr. Kicks off the show today followed by: 1) Michael Session – “Quagmire Manor At 5AM” (Michael Session ‘N Session) 2) Eugenie Jones – “I Want One” (Black Lace…
DONALD VEGA: REELING IN A DREAM OF A SPIRITUAL NATURE
In the early 90s, There was a section in Los Angeles, that evolved out of the ashes of the riots in South Central L.A., an arts community came together to heal. Part of that Arts Renaissance was the Leimert Park Village, which housed clusters of performing arts venues,artist lofts, craft makers, poets and dance troupes….
New York Trailblazing Cellist Invades North Carolina with Chamber Soul
posted by Robert J. Carmack In this writer’s humble opinion, People are buzzing about the wrong things these days. particularly about the music scene. Who cares about a mixed up kid onstage making raunchy, with a guy in a football referee suit?? Shana Tucker is making more than just Buzz with her new sound of…
Harlem Historic Jazz Club Minton’s Playhouse to Re-Open in October
posted by Robert J. Carmack / According to The Electronic Urban Report Richard Parsons, the former chairman of Citigroup who was chairman/CEO of Time Warner until he stepped down in 2007, has turned his full attention toward growing businesses in Harlem. http://www.eurweb.com He and wife Laura are opening two new uptown restaurants, Minton’s and The Cecil. Minton’s…
Bernard Linnette Quartet Presents!!
Friday Night Jam sessions & friendly “head -cutting”
Carl Anthony and Notorius Jazz: Global Communicator and Hipster
posted by Robert J. Carmack “Notorius Jazz was created to preserve the genius of those who defy popular taste for original design” Carl Anthony Hipster Sanctuary salutes Carl Anthony , Entertainment Expert and Jazz Host/Hipster. Over the Years Anthony has touched on all aspects of entertainment, from productions to promotions, thus laying the groundwork for…
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