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NY Times: Women Fighting Sexism in Jazz Have a Voice. And Now, a Code of Conduct.
April 30, 2018 / No CommentsOver the past year a steady stream of public testimonials from female jazz musicians has made clear what most already knew privately: Sexism and harassment are deeply ingrained in the improvised-music world. The We Have Voice Collective, a new group of female and non-binary musicians in jazz ...
CNN: Jazz improv and your brain: The key to creativity?
April 29, 2018 / No Comments / Tags: cnn, jazz(CNN) Fingers graze a keyboard, poised to play. A trumpet rises to the lips. Drumsticks perch in the air, ready to fall. The improv begins, and this combo of jazz musicians instantly creates a piece of music that has never been heard before. As each instrument hijacks the melody, the song is ...
Metro: Courtney Pine: Jazz music is very dangerous
April 27, 2018 / No Comments / Tags: Courtney Pine, thejazzpage.com“With jazz, we play the melody, and after that we don’t know what’s going to happen,’ Courtney Pine explains. ‘It really is dipping our hands into the dark matter of music. That experience can only work if you, in the audience, are part of that energy. When you come to a good jazz concert ...
LA Times: Bob Dorough, jazz artist who wrote catchy, educational ditties for ‘Schoolhouse Rock,’ dies at 94
April 25, 2018 / No CommentsTimes were lean for jazz pianist and singer Bob Dorough in the early 1970s when he got an unusual request from an advertising executive. Could Dorough write songs that might help children learn their multiplication tables? Intrigued, especially by the executive’s idea that the songs not ...
Pat Metheny to Receive PRS for Music Gold Award at Jazz FM Awards
April 24, 2018 / No CommentsPat Metheny will receive the PRS for Music Gold Award at the Jazz FM Awards this year. The ceremony will take place at Shoreditch Town Hall in London on Monday, April 30.
Reggie Quinerly – Words to Love
April 20, 2018 / No Comments / Tags: Ben Wolfe, Jaleel Shaw, Melanie Charles, Milton Suggs, Orrin Evans, Reggie QuinerlyDrummer Reggie Quinerly certainly has a way with words. Words to Love not only further establishes Quinerly as an adroit composer, but as a lyricist as well. In a departure from his previous recording, this production takes a decided turn for the vocal arena. The effort features singers Melanie ...
ICYMI: Watch Jazzmeia Horn Blow The Roof Off @ The Grammys
April 14, 2018 / No Comments / Tags: Grammys, jazzmeia horn, videos, vocalsSinging sensation Jazzmeia Horn performed this rousing tribute to the great Jon Hendricks at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards pre-show presentation. It’s absolutely worth experiencing!
Roberta Piket | West Coast Trio
April 6, 2018 / No Comments / Tags: Billy Mintz, Darek Oleszkiewicz, Joe La Barbera, Larry Koonse, Roberta PiketListening to pianist Roberta Piket any time is a true joy, and this recording is no exception to that rule. West Coast Trio is a true attention and ear-grabber. It’s a wonderful showcase of Piket bright sound and deft touch at the keys. She’s joined on this effort by drummer Joe La ...
Lauren Henderson | Ármame
April 3, 2018 / No CommentsÁrmame is a solid showcase of singer Lauren Henderson’s uniquely wonderful delivery and vocal style. Produced by Mark Ruffin, the 13-song production is an enjoyable and eclectic mix of nicely arranged musical flavors, among them, jazz, Latin and Caribbean. The recording features an ...
Andrew Gould | First Things First
March 30, 2018 / No Comments / Tags: Andrew Gould, Ioana Vintu, Marco Panascia, Outside In Music, Scott Wendholt, Steven FeifkeFirst Things First is the impressive recording debut of saxophonist and composer Andrew Gould. A product of New York City and various styles of music, Gould’s sound is reflective of this diversity. The project establishes him as a fantastic writer and accomplished player on the horn. ...
