Articles by Taliya Hafiz
Echoing the Angel Gabriel: Leroy Jones and his Signature Sound
by Taliya Hafiz
This story roots its preface in 2015 in JazzAscona at a press conference dedicated to jazz trumpeters and featuring a league of fantastic musicians: Wendell Brunious, John Michael Bradford, Kevin Louis and Shamarr Allen, who kindly shared their perceptions of the “trumpet as an instrument." “My trumpet is my girlfriend, I kiss her every day," Allen said with a smile back then. As Brunious mentioned, “I look for beauty when I play...I want the words of that song to come ...
Continue ReadingAdonis Rose: Following The Score Of Higher Power
by Taliya Hafiz
The Orchestrator of Moods The master drummer, composer, producer, artistic director, Adonis Rose seems to have had his mission imprinted in the constellation of stars guiding him throughout his life, reflecting in his encounters, career highlights, and even name and surname initials. A.R. coincides with an AR term in the music industry denoting “Artist & Repertoire representative." Numerous successful projects led by Rose have shown his incredible talent in seeking out the right artists for the right repertoires and events. ...
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