In a career spanning five decades, pianist Monty Alexander has built a reputation exploring the worlds of American jazz, popular song, and the music of his native Jamaica, finding in each a sincere spirit of musical expression. In the process, he has performed and recorded with artists from every corner of the musical universe: Frank Sinatra [...]
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Monty Alexander
In a career spanning five decades, pianist Monty Alexander has built a reputation exploring the worlds of American jazz, popular song, and the music of his native Jamaica, finding in each a sincere spirit of musical expression. In the process, he has performed and recorded with artists from every corner of the musical universe: Frank Sinatra [...]
Ed Cherry
“Ed is a great, soulful, swinging underrated player deserving of wider recognition.” – Bill Milkowski 1/13/11″
“An expressive instrumentalist, Cherry has a hip, melodic approach that is a refreshing contrast to guitarists who frequently resort to playing ‘finger music’, the execution of rapid streams [...]
Cyrus Chestnut
Born on January 17, 1963, in Baltimore, MD; son of McDonald (a retired post office employee and church organist) and Flossie (a city social services worker and church choir director) Soulful jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut might just be proof positive of the impact that music has on babies in the womb. Either that, or a life in music was simply [...]
Jimmy Heath
Jimmy Heath has long been recognized as a brilliant instrumentalist and a magnificent composer and arranger. Jimmy is the middle brother of the legendary Heath Brothers (Percy Heath/bass and Tootie Heath/drums), and is the father of Mtume. He has performed with nearly all the jazz greats of the last 50 years, from Howard McGhee, Dizzy Gil [...]
Sharel Cassity – alto sax ...
New York City saxophonist and Jazz Legacy Productions recording artist Sharel Cassity tours the world performing straight- ahead jazz and original music to the delight of fans and critics. Appearing in Downbeat Magazine’s Critics’ Poll category for “Rising Star, Alto Saxophone” during 2010 & 2011, this Oklahoma Ci [...]
More to Live For!
“This movie will make you run to sign up to be a marrow donor! Amazing documentary about three lives affected in different ways because of cancer, Truly inspiring!”
Great review on iTunes! If you have already seen the film, please take a few minutes to rate & review it. If you haven’t, please go download and share your [...]
Stuart King, along with pianist/keybo...
Trumpeter Stuart King, along with pianist/keyboardist Saulo Ferreira, double-bassist Paul Le Grande, and drummer Danny Martin embark on a journey of free improvised music that is sure to please any jazz listener. Get it here
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Fred Hersch Trio in Concert – M...
“A brilliant technician, a thoughtful, elegant improviser, and an artist with a curious ear.”
- Fernando Gonzalez, The Miami Herald
DownBeat magazine called pianist and composer Fred Hersch “one of the small handful of brilliant musicians of his generation” and he has earned a place among the foremost jazz artists in the world [...]
Dizzy Gillespie All Sar Big Band R...
March 1, 2013 / 7:30PM
The Dizzy Gillespie All Star Big Band
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS, USA
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http://www.pittstate.edu
The incomparable Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band will be headlining the 39th annual Pittsburg State University (Kansas) Jazz Festival. The festival is one of the largest one day public school comp [...]
Keystone Korner presents: The O’...
Keystone Korner presents:
The O’Farrill Family Band
Wednesday, February 20th
8 & 10 pm
@ The Iridium
1650 Broadway @ 51st St
New York, NY 10020
(212) 582-2121
Featuring
ARTURO O’FARRILL, PIANO
ADAM O’FARRILL, TRUMPET
ZACK O’FARRILL, DRUMS
LIVIO ALMEIDA, TENOR SAXOPHONE
BORIS KOZLOV, BASS
The O’Farrill Famil [...]
Drummer Winard Harper Talks With Mich...
Drummer Winard Harper talks with WBGO’s Michael Bourne about his new album, Coexist, his band, the Jeli Posse, and experiences working with saxophonist Frank Wess and vocalist Jazzmeia Horn. Enjoy! LISTEN HERE
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Maria Jacobs “Art of the Duo...
New Release & CD Release Event
Maria Jacobs
“Art of the Duo”
(self produced)
Street Date February 12, 2013
NEW CD
Featuring
Maria Jacobs, Vocals
Bob Fraser, Guitar
Steve Cipriano, Guitar
Tony Dumas, Bass
Dan Maier, Keyboards
CD Release Event
@ NY’s famed Metropolitan Room
Saturday, March 16th 9:30pm
Featuring
Maria Jacobs, Vo [...]
