Results for "Nathan East"

Nathan East

Born: December 8

Member contemporary jazz supergroup Fourplay.

Bereket Abebe

Bereket Abebe, born in 1997, is a highly accomplished jazz bassist known for his funk, slap, and melodic playing style. Originally from Ethiopia, Bereket grew up surrounded by a rich church musical center, which heavily influenced his passion for jazz.

From a young age, Bereket was drawn to the deep, resonant sound of the bass and began learning the instrument in his early teens. He quickly excelled, impressing local musicians with his natural talent and ability to effortlessly hold down the rhythm section.

In his early twenties, Bereket moved to Addis Ababa City to pursue a career in jazz. He immersed himself in the city's vibrant jazz scene and began collaborating with some of the finest musicians in the genre. His intricate yet groovy bass lines became sought after, and he soon found himself in high demand for live performances and recording sessions.

For The Love Of Bass

By Alberto Rigoni

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2021
Track listing: Drops of Memories (feat. Tony Franklin); In the Loop (feat. David Pastorius); Dreamers (feat. Michael Manring); Alone in the Dark (feat. Doug Wimbish); Paranoia (feat. Cody Wright); The Maze (feat. Mohini Dey) Masked Souls (feat. Nathan East & Michael Manring); Social Distortion (feat. Adam Nitti); Mad World bass cover (feat. Leland Sklar); Killers (feat. Lars Lehmann); Misirlou bass cover (feat. Lars Lehmann); Lost (feat. Adam Nitti).

Michael Jackson & Jimmy Smith to Stevie Wonder & Dizzy Gillespie — My Top Ten Jazz/Pop Encounters

by Alan Bryson
November 27, 2021

It's a good bet that most of us have heard people say they don't like jazz, or even worse, drop the H-bomb, “I hate jazz." If you choose to engage, the key is to tread lightly and tailor an approach that considers the tastes and sensibilities of the other person. The “So You Don't Like Jazz" ...

Take Five with Bryan Lubeck

by AAJ Staff
November 5, 2021

Meet Bryan Lubeck Billboard Magazine's “Critic's Choice" Bryan Lubeck is known for the fusion of his romantic Spanish guitar style and smooth, energetic urban grooves. Bryan has become a familiar name in contemporary instrumental radio and streaming platforms over the last decade, with his 2021 release Midnight Sun becoming an Amazon #1 best-selling album. He began ...

Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz Machine: Mazel Tov Kocktail!

by Jack Bowers
February 27, 2021

Any big band that has been alive and kicking for forty-two years surely deserves a Mazel Tov or two. Ira B. Liss formed his San Diego-based Big Band Jazz Machine in 1979, and it has been standing tall on the local scene ever since. Although the band puts its best foot forward at the outset on ...

Ella 100 Live at the Apollo

By The Count Basie Orchestra

Label: Concord Jazz
Released: 2020
Track listing: Judy; Opening Remarks; A Ticket-A Basket; When I Get Low I Get High; Ain't Misbehavin'; Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me; Love You Madly; The Nearness of You; Oh, Lady Be Good; How High is the Moon; Back to the Apollo; I Loves You Porgy/There's A Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon For NY; Cry Me A River; Honeysuckle Rose; Once In A While; You'll Have To Swing It Mr. Paganini)/Paganini Bows Reprise; People

Various Artists: Ella 100 Live at the Apollo

by Jim Worsley
April 26, 2020

To be taken back in time within the scope of a period piece movie has long been a staple. Some journeys feel much more real than others, but the concept is commonplace. Venturing into the past with only the audio of a CD or record is, as they might have said back in 1934, “a whole ...

Legendary Jazz Artist Bob James To Play Three-night Stand In Cleveland At Nighttown

June 5, 2018

Legendary contemporary jazz pianist, composer, and arranger Bob James and his trio featuring bassist Michael Palazzalo and drummer Billy Kilson are set to perform June 22 and 23 at Nighttown in jny: Cleveland. Sets will be at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and tickets are $40. On Sunday June 24, James will be featured with an ...

Jazz Funk Soul (Loeb, Harp & Lorber): More Serious Business

by Jeff Winbush
March 6, 2016

Let's get two things out of the way first. First thing is Jazz Funk Soul is an awful name for a band. It sounds like the way records were categorized in a record store back in the Dark Ages when such things as record stores existed. Second thing is the second Jazz Funk Soul joint, More ...