Results for "Birdland"

Minton's: An iconic Jazz Haven Re-opens in Harlem

by Rob Mariani
December 14, 2013

An iconic jazz haven is born again. It's a name I don't think I've heard spoken of in many years. And so when I learned that after many years, “Minton's Playhouse" was re-opening at its original address at West 118th Street in Harlem on the ground floor of the old Cecil Hotel, I was ...

Stacey Kent at Birdland

by Nick Catalano
December 8, 2013

After appearing in 18 countries on a world tour in support of their Warner Brothers CD The Changing Lights, Stacey Kent and her conductor/arranger/ saxophonist (and husband of 22 years) Jim Tomlinson wound up their travels at Birdland during the week of December 3rd. Transcending genres and national boundaries, the elfin-voiced multi-lingual Kent who has sung ...

Loston Harris at Birdland on November 12

November 5, 2013

LOSTON HARRIS * NEW CD RELEASE NOVEMBER 12 * BIRDLAND ALL-STAR QUINTET PLAYS SWINGFULLY YOURS Loston Harris celebrates the release of his new CD Swingfully Yours at Birdland, “The Jazz Corner of the World", located in the heart of New York City, on Nov 12 for two sets only. The pianist/vocalist brings ...

George Cables: The Pianist’s Dedication to the Group

by Victor L. Schermer
October 14, 2013

Anyone who is serious about jazz will tell you that George Cables belongs in the pantheon of the greatest jazz pianists. Everyone, that is, except George Cables. Exceptional in every way, he is yet a team player. He sees himself as part of the rhythm section, and has always emphasized the group over the soloist. He ...

Johnny Smith: The Man, The Legend

by Dom Minasi
September 19, 2013

On June 11, 2013, guitarist Johnny Smith passed away. He was 90 years old. Some may have never heard of him, but in the world of jazz guitar he was legend. There will be many articles written about him. Besides the historical content of his accomplishments, I want to write about what he meant ...

Every Now and Den

by Dan Morgenstern
January 19, 2013

It's been so long since the last Den that it should perhaps be renamed, “Every Now and Den." But here I am with some of the events that stand out from the past five months or so, not necessarily in chronological order.I've never missed the annual Satchmo Summerfest in New Orleans, and the August ...

What Is Jazz Now?

by Dom Minasi
September 10, 2012

Back in February, All About Jazz Managing Editor John Kelman asked me to develop a column based on points I made in the comment section of the article BAM or JAZZ: Why It Matters. I still feel the same way, but trumpeter Nicholas Payton's statement that jazz died in 1959 made me think, and I've been ...

Birdland

Featuring the music of Bruce Kaphan
Duration: 7:16
July 26, 2012

Birdland

Featuring the music of Weather Report & Manhattan Transfer
Duration: 7:35
August 30, 2007

Birdland

By Weather Report

Label: MIG Music
Released: 1977