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NPR: Facing Homelessness And Crushing Medical Debt, A Renowned Jazz Guitarist Reaches Out
May 17, 2019 / No Comments / Tags: Kenny BurrelllOne of the jazz world’s most enduring artists, the influential 87-year-old guitarist and composer Kenny Burrell, is facing financial ruin and homelessness. His plight became public after his wife, Katherine Burrell, launched a GoFundMe page on May 9, in which she chronicled a number of ...
Jazz Fest’s foundation also marks 50 years
May 11, 2019 / No CommentsNEW ORLEANS (AP) — This year’s New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival celebrates 50 years of spotlighting Louisiana’s culture and musical traditions. The non-profit Jazz & Heritage Foundation — which owns the festival — is marking that milestone by directing festival profits to ...
Marcos Silva | Brasil Head From Toe
May 3, 2019 / No Comments / Tags: Dillon Vado, Gary Meek, Jeff Denson, Karen Sur, Kayo Miki, Keith Lawrence, Mads Tolling, Marcos Silva, Mauricio Zottarelli, Ricardo Peixoto, Scott ThompsonKeyboardist and composer Marcos Silva makes a marvelous return to recording after 30 years with Brasil From Head to Toe. The Brazil-born, Bay Area-based musician and educator’s third album is a colorful musical excursion, comprised entirely of his original fusionesque compositions, that ...
Lauren White | Life In The Modern World
April 30, 2019 / No Comments / Tags: Alex Budman, Chris Wabich, David Finck, David Mann, Kevin Axt, Kevin Winard, Lauren White, Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Quinn JohnsonSinger Lauren White presents an eclectic musical brew on Life In The Modern World. White moves deftly between classic jazz standards and modern pop fare with grace and ease. The recording, produced by Mark Winkler with arrangements by pianist Quinn Johnson, consists of compositions by Ivan ...
Joshua Redman Quartet | Come What May
April 19, 2019 / No Comments / Tags: Aaron Goldberg, Gregory Hutchinson, Jazz, jazz reviews, Joshua Redman, Reuben RogersCome What May by the quartet of saxophonist Joshua Redman, pianist Aaron Goldberg, bassist Reuben Rogers, and drummer Gregory Hutchinson marks the first recording by the unit in almost 20 years. The four musical friends have the kind of synchronicity and connection that comes with experience ...
Daniel Szabo | Visionary
April 16, 2019 / No Comments / Tags: Bob Sheppard, Daniel Szabo, Edwin Livingston, Kim Richmond, Mike Valerio, Peter Erskine, Sara Andon, Timothy WilliamsPianist and composer Daniel Szabo has assembled a pretty significant work with Visionary. The eighth recording under his own name, Szabo crafts a compelling blend of jazz and orchestral arrangements that provide a showcase for the fine display of artistic dexterity on the part of all of the ...
Five Play | Live from The Firehouse Stage
April 12, 2019 / No Comments / Tags: DIVA Jazz Orchestra, Five Play, Jami Dauber, Janelle Reichman, Noriko Ueda, Sherrie Maricle, Tomoko OhnoLive from The Firehouse Stage is a truly outstanding live recording from the virtuoso quintet Five Play. The latest production of the unit is fantastic from start to finish. The mostly-original songs album draws you right in with its wonderful sound, compositions and performances. The all-women ...
Soul Message Band | Soulful Days
April 9, 2019 / No Comments / Tags: Chris Foreman, Geof Bradfield, Greg Rockingham, Greg Ward, Jazz, Lee Rothenberg, Soul Message Band, thejazzpage.comSoulful Days is the fantastic debut recording from the ensemble Soul Message Band. Led by B3 organist Chris Foreman and drummer Greg Rockingham, formerly of the Deep Blue Organ Trio, the ensemble powers a blend of jazz and soul that is energetic and engaging. The musical set is a nice blend of ...
Emmet Cohen wins 2019 American Pianists Award
April 7, 2019 / No Comments / Tags: American Pianists Award, Emmet Cohen, jazz, jazz news, pianoEmmet Cohen has won the 2019 American Pianists Awards, one of the world’s major jazz piano competitions. And that means a serious, up-and-coming musician who has already seen success is about to have his career move up a level internationally. The winner was announced after the five ...
Quiana Lynell | A Little Love
April 5, 2019 / No Comments / Tags: Alina Engibaryan, Brian Michel Bacchus, Cyrus Chestnut, Ed Cherry, George DeLancey, Jamison Ross, Joshuah Campbell, Monte Croft, Quiana LynellA Little Love is the spectacular debut from singer Quiana Lynell. The Sarah Vaughn Jazz Vocal Competition winner’s stunning voice and delivery can be as gentle a breeze or as powerful as a storm. Produced by Brian Michel Bacchus, the album is a wonderful mix of soul, gospel r&b and ...
