Home » Jazz Musicians » ZZ Tap
ZZ Tap
Drummer Jonah David Makes His Long-delayed Recording Debut With 'Waltz For Eli,' Releasing February 28 On Swish Tap Records
Source:
Terri Hinte Publicity
Drummer Jonah David is already a fully formed and remarkably accomplished artist as he arrives in the jazz world with the February 28 release of his debut, Waltz for Eli, on Swish Tap Records. Produced with a core trio of pianist Joel Sanford and bassist Joe Bussey, plus an impressive array of special guests, David introduces himself with an infectious set of straight-ahead jazz tunes, delivered with aplomb and crisp precision. Indeed, one might even call it “military precision,” but ...
read more
Tap Dance On Vinyl - Jazz Visionary Petra Haller’s Announces 'Shoulders I Stand On' Vinyl Release Tour, And New Project 'Orbit'
Source:
Petra Haller
In a triumphant celebration of contemporary jazz, tap dancer and musician Petra Haller, announces the vinyl release tour of her debut Album Shoulders I Stand On. The tour commences on March 10 at the prestigious Anteros Arts Foundation in Norwich, moves to Piano Smithfield in London on March 12th, a stand out event with a double bill concert presenting Haller’s latest project “ORBIT” as the second set, Ashburton Arts Centre March 13th and concludes at the renowned Soundcellar Poole on ...
read more
Petra Haller Explores New Musical Horizons - Free Improv Meets Tap Dance On Vinyl
Source:
Petra Haller
Modern jazz visionary, Petra Haller is introducing a fresh dimension to her debut album Shoulders I Stand On with the release on vinyl March 12th 2024, providing a novel listening encounter. London-based Petra Haller, celebrated by Jazzwise magazine as a Rising Jazz Artist of 2020, has been pushing creative boundaries by integrating tap dance into the jazz and improvised music scenes. Over the years, her auditory experiments in partnership with the gifted Meg Morley have yielded rich, rhythmic conversations, which ...
read more
Petra Haller Trio At St Mary's Church In Putney: Jazz Meets Tap Dance on December 20, 2023
Source:
Petra Haller
Internationally acclaimed tap dancer and musician, Petra Haller, steps into new territory with her latest venture: the Petra Haller Trio. This new ensemble, coming to St. Mary's Church in Putney December 20th, 2023, promises an evolution of Haller's well-established innovation in contemporary jazz. The trio comprises Haller, pianist Christian Prior, and bassist Michael Searl, all geared up to deliver a captivating performance. Hailed as one of “10 Female Jazz Musicians You Need To Know" by Reader's Digest, and Jazzwise Magazine’s ...
read more
Jazz this week: A tribute to Art Blakey, TAP Dynamics, Route 66 Jazz Orchestra, and more
Source:
St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
This week's calendar of live jazz and creative music events in St. Louis features a little cabaret, a little tap-dancing, a tribute to one of the most influential drummers and bandleaders in jazz, and more. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, September 27 Singer and actor Kyle Dean Massey, a Missouri State University graduate who's appeared on Broadway and in ABC-TV's show Nashville, performs a cabaret-style show for the first of two nights at Jazz at the Bistro. Also on ...
read more
Harry Shearer Files $125M Lawsuit After 17 Years Of Spinal Tap Soundtrack Sales Nets $98
Source:
HypeBot
One of the stars and co-creators of the classic rock spoof “This Is Spinal Tap" has filed a $125 million lawsuit after statements from film producer Vivendi allegedly issued statements claiming that total worldwide merchandising income from 1984 to 2006 was just $81 and that between 1989 and 2006 income from soundtrack sales was $98. I’m going up against @vivendi and @studiocanal to ensure #fairplayfairpay for the movie #SpinalTap- #fairnessrocks pic.twitter.com/fTG23OMbsW —Harry Shearer (@theharryshearer) October 18, 2016 Harry Shearer takes to Twitter to ...
read more
Jazz this week: All That Tap XXIV, "Swinging for the Fences," Good 4 The Soul, and more
Source:
St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
It's another sultry mid-summer week in St. Louis, and though there are no major touring headliners in town this week, there's plenty of activity involving local jazz and creative musicians, offering sounds ranging from nostalgic to experimental. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, July 29 Tonight, the Spiritual Revolution Ensemble will make their official debut at the Tavern of Fine Arts. Formed after a jam session in May at ToFA, the group of free improvisors features a core band of ...
read more
Jazz This Week: St. Louis Cabaret Festival, Bull of Heaven, "All That Tap Xxiii," and More
Source:
St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
Though the dog days of August are looming nigh, it's a busy week for live jazz and creative music in St. Louis, with local festivals representing two different branches of jazz-related performance, a rare live gig from a much-talked-about experimental music duo, and a whole lot more. Let's go the highlights... Tonight, Broadway star Faith Prince kicks off the St. Louis Cabaret Festival with a performance of her show “Have A Little Faith" at the Sheldon ballroom. Produced by Cabaret ...
read more
Jazz This Week: Kermit Ruffins, Nora Germain, Good 4 the Soul, All That Tap XXI, Dave Dickey Big Band, and More
Source:
St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
The weekend starts early for fans of jazz and creative music in St. Louis, as Kermit Ruffins - trumpeter, singer, entrepreneur, bon vivant and ambassador of New Orleans music - will be playing at The Gramophone tonight and again on Thursday evening. While he's in town, Ruffins also will be doing a meet-and-greet and signing copies of his new album We Partyin' Traditional Style on Thursday morning at Vintage Vinyl. Ruffins, who helped found the Rebirth Brass Band and has ...
read more
Jazz This Week: Ronnie Burrage, Musica Slesa, All That Tap, Della Reese, and More
Source:
St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
It's another week of extreme heat here in St. Louis, and yet the work of presenting jazz and creative music goes on unabated, with a homecoming gig for drummer and U City native Ronnie Burrage; the annual All That Tap festival; and several other noteworthy events. Let's go to the highlights: Tonight, trumpeter Kasimu Taylor debuts a new quintet in the subterranean confines of the Cigar Inn, featuring Montez Coleman on drums, Bob DeBoo on bass, Eric Slaughter on guitar ...
read more
