Jazz News

Smooth Jazz Artist Kenny Love Brings Listeners On A "Voyage To Serenity"

Source: Kl Ma
April 7, 2011

Jazz/World recording artist Kenny Love has released “Voyage To Serenity," the first track from his upcoming full-length compilation release entitled cAsE sEnSiTiVe, which is slated for release this summer. Kenny's musical influences include The Crusaders, George Duke, Stanley Clarke, Herbie Hancock, Lenny White, and Donald Byrd. “Voyage To Serenity" begins with chimes and a soft piano solo that leads into a smooth jazz fusion that changes, and yet stays the same in its underlying melody. A nice saxophone lead carries ...

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Ghost of Django Reinhardt haunts Gypsy jazz of the Icy Hot Club of California

Source: Lauren Rogers
April 7, 2011

The spectre of Django Reinhardt haunts the Icy Hot Club of California. No, there's no need to phone the Ghostbusters as this is not a paranormal haunting. Rather, Los Angeles-based guitarists Ethan Emerson and Ray Bergstrom are attempting to resurrect a somewhat dormant genre, Gypsy jazz, on their six-cut debut The Icy Hot Club EP. Opening with a Reinhardt cover, “Minor Swing," Emerson and Bergstrom waste no time in unveiling their guitar wizardry as driving acoustic riffs surge forward at ...

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Help Celebrate Pianist Willie Pickens' 80th Birthday at the Hyde Park Union Church on April 15

Source: Solitaire Miles
April 7, 2011

Can you believe it? Willie Pickens is 80 and he is still playing like crazy! Nobody believes it, but it's true... Willie is turning 80 this month and Chicago has some very special events planned for him. Willie has been a working pianist on the scene in Chicago and around the world for the past 60 years. He has worked with great band leaders including Elvin Jones, Eddie Harris, Bunkie Green, Quincy Jones, Clark Terry, Louis Bellson and Red Holoway ...

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Armen Donelian Trio at Smalls

Source: Armen Donelian
April 7, 2011

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John Scofield Interview: Talkin' Blues

Source: Alan Bryson
April 6, 2011

John Scofield is one of the world's most influential and respected guitarists, a musician and composer who has worked with many of the greatest names in jazz: Chet Baker, Gary Burton, Billy Cobham, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Charles Mingus, Gerry Mulligan and scores of others. His 30 plus solo recordings have taken his fans on a remarkably wide-ranging musical journey—from straight ahead jazz, bebop, and fusion, to funky experimental outings with Medeski, Scofield, Martin, and Wood, and even gospel jazz ...

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On April 12, 2011 - Motéma Music will release Rufus Reid's - "Hues of a Different Blue"

Source: Jason Byrne, Red Cat Publicity
April 6, 2011

The Brilliant Follow Up to Out Front (2010, Motema Music)

Featuring the Out Front Trio of Reid, Steve Allee (piano) & Duduka Da Fonseca (drums), with very special guests, legendary saxophonist Bobby Watson, trumpeter Freddie Hendrix, saxophonist J.D. Allen & master Brazilian composer/guitarist Toninho Horta

As an artist, Rufus Reid defines evolution and growth.  On the double bass, he seems to have reached the pinnacle of mastery on his instrument only to push the melodic, rhythmic and harmonic envelope further ...

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Karrin Allyson Confirmed to Perform at Jazz for Japan Benefit Concert

Source: Seth Cohen PR
April 6, 2011

Grammy-nominated vocalist/pianist Karrin Allyson is confirmed to participate in the JAZZ FOR JAPAN BENEFIT CONCERT, April 18, 2011 at the Highline Ballroom 100% of the ticket proceeds to be donated to the Japan Relief and Recovery Fund spearheaded by Direct Relief. In association with In Touch Entertainment Blue Note Jazz Benefit for Japan The Blue Note Jazz Benefit for Japan at the Highline Ballroom will feature a stellar group of international jazz musicians, including Madeleine Peyroux, Joe Lovano, Karrin Allyson, ...

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West Side Sounds to be celebrated with Panel Discussion on April 10 in Asbury Park (NJ)

Source: Brigitte Cali
April 6, 2011

WEST SIDE SOUNDS CELEBRATED WITH PANEL DISCUSSION AND BOOK SIGNING ASBURY PARK, NJ—Asbury Park has long been known as a great place for fun and entertainment. We know the most celebrated entertainers have played Convention Hall, the Rainbow Room or the Berkeley Carteret. But that was only half of Asbury's music story. How about dancing the night away at the Hampton Inn, Madonna's or the State Ballroom-all on Springwood Avenue? Artscap invites you to step back in time with local ...

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