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Rock vs. Jazz

February 21, 2008

By Gary Kamiya for Salon.com I rarely pay much attention to the Grammys. But this year I noticed that something unusual happened: The album of the year award went to a jazz album, only the second time this has happened in 50 years (if you don't count Frank Sinatra). The legendary jazz pianist Herbie Hancock won ...

Comping at the Jazz Sunday Scene - Review By Kim Vinson

February 21, 2008

Close your eyes, open your soul, and listen as your heart is lifted into another galaxy beyond your greatest jazz dreams. No, you're not in New York City, a metropolis known for Jazz. The atmosphere was brilliantly spellbound as the Nick Mancini Quartet performed Jazz pieces that included urgent call and unanimous response from not only ...

Part 2: Matt Jorgensen +451 at the Portland Jazz Festival

February 21, 2008

Revisiting Latin Jazz Classics: Los Heroes, Estrellas de Areito

February 21, 2008

The Revisiting series features albums from the past that played a significant role in Latin Jazz history. The purpose of this series is to introduce new Latin Jazz listeners to important albums and look back at these albums in historical perspective. Each entry will jump to a different point in Latin Jazz history - this [...] ...

Lionel Loueke Releases "Karibu" Featuring Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter

February 21, 2008

LIONEL LOUEKE MAKES BLUE NOTE DEBUT WITH MARCH 25th RELEASE OF KARIBU FEATURING HERBIE HANCOCK & WAYNE SHORTER LOUEKE FEATURED ON HANCOCK'S GRAMMY-WINNING ALBUM RIVER: THE JONI LETTERS; MAKES TV APPEARENCES WITH HANCOCK ON THE VIEW & THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO On March 25, guitarist Lionel Loueke ...

Herbie Hancock Lights up the Chart!!!! | News

February 21, 2008

Vibraphonist Tom Beckham Quartet, Feb. 25 at Spike Hill, Brooklyn

February 21, 2008

On Monday, February 25th at 9pm sharp, The Tom Beckham Quartet will be preforming at Spike Hill for one set. Featuring Tom Beckham-vibes, Chris Cheek-saxes, Ferenc Nemeth-drums, Chris Higgins-bass. The group will be performing material from his upcoming release “Rebound" on Apria Records, due out this Spring. Spike Hill 186 Bedford Ave. ...

Pat Metheny Trio with Christian McBride & Antonio Sanchez @ The Keswick Theatre

February 21, 2008

17-time Grammy Award-winning guitar master PAT METHENY, acclaimed bassist CHRISTIAN McBRIDE and superstar drummer ANTONIO SANCHEZ unite as the PAT METHENY TRIO, touring in support of brand new CD Day Trip, performs at Glenside's Keswick Theatre on Sat., March 15 @ 8 PM. Day Trip is now No. 1 on the core Jazz radio charts, having ...

Music & Conversations March 15th in Los Angeles with Roger Kellaway

February 21, 2008

We're delighted to announce that our seventh Music & Conversations will be presented on Mar. 15th at a custom performance space in the Mt. Washington district of Los Angeles. Besides the pleasure of hearing performers of international stature in an intimate setting, audiences enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres, with a view of city lights. Our world-class ...

Snapdragon Debut CD Released by Humbug Records

February 21, 2008

HumBug Records has released “Stealing a Moment," the debut CD from the contemporary jazz band SnapDragon. Ranging in style from the smooth sound of the title song, to the saucy Latin “Pajima Baile," to the introspective “Quietude," the record reflects the diverse jazz styles of the seasoned band members. Two tracks feature the guitar wizardry of ...