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Mike Stern: The Story Behind Echoes and Other Songs
by Steven Roby
Mike Stern's voice carries a mix of warmth and humility as he reflects on his latest album, Echoes and Other Songs. A celebrated figure in the world of jazz fusion, Stern joined the Backstage Bay Area podcast for a candid conversation about his creative process and his stellar lineup of collaborators.From the heartfelt tributes ...
Sun Ra Arkestra at Great American Music Hall
by Harry S. Pariser
Sun Ra Arkestra Great American Music Hall San Francisco, CA November 22, 23, 24, 2024 The Great American Music Hall has long served as an anchor of San Francisco's music scene. As jazz bookings here are infrequent, it was great news when the venue welcomed back the Sun Ra Arkestra for ...
Tony Lindsay At Keys Jazz Bistro 2024
by Walter Atkins
Tony LindsayKeys Jazz Bistro San Francisco, California November 27, 2024 Prolific San Francisco Bay Area vocalist Tony Lindsay (Santana, The Soul Soldiers, MAZE) and his powerhouse group provided a last-minute holiday treat at Keys Jazz Bistro with a relaxed evening of cool sounds the day before the hectic Thanksgiving weekend. ...
Jimmie Herrod: Redefining Vocal Brilliance and Artistic Excellence
by Steven Roby
Episode HighlightsIn this episode of Backstage Sonoma, host Steven Roby sits down with Jimmie Herrod, the sensational vocalist celebrated for his breathtaking performances and unique artistry. Known for his work with Pink Martini and his memorable run on America's Got Talent, Jimmie shares personal insights into his journey as a musician, his creative process, and the ...
Marina Crouse: Honoring Jazz Legends and Keeping the Music Alive
by Steven Roby
In this inspiring episode of Backstage Sonoma, host Steven Roby welcomes jazz and blues vocalist Marina Crouse for an intimate conversation about her musical journey, her passion for honoring jazz greats like Ernestine Anderson, and how she connects with audiences through her soulful performances. Marina shares her thoughts on preserving jazz traditions while adding her own ...
Lisa Hilton's New Album: Captivating, Cool, Impressionistic And Uplifting
“Imagine the peaks we could climb if everyone listening to Hilton or reading this played so well together. Truth be told, Lucky All Along could be as close to a greatest hits album Hilton, or any of us, will ever get….very attainable, very welcome, very deserved.” —Mike Jurkovic, All About Jazz “A captivating blend of cool ...
Stephanie Chou Quintet at SF Jazz 2024
by Walter Atkins
SF Jazz's intimate Joe Henderson Lab hosted the multi-talented Stephanie Chou Quintet on their first visit to San Francisco and the storied West Coast music venue on November 8, 2024. New York composer, alto saxophonist and vocalist Chou presented an authentic jazz flavored blend of original compositions and traditional Chinese folk tales, performed with modern and ...
Jhelisa Officially Releases Epic New Single 'Purpose Love'
The enigmatic artist Jhelisa has officially released her new single ‘Purpose Love” today on Dorado Records. ‘Purpose Love’ is an epic nine-minute opus that opens with the hypnotic lyric “You are the beauty that lives within the madness, Purpose Love." First debuted via an exclusive listening party on Bandcamp last week, the track is now available ...
Groove, Soul, and Connection: Darryl Anders of AgapéSoul
by Steven Roby
In this episode of Backstage Sonoma, host Steven Roby is joined by bassist and bandleader Darryl Anders of AgapéSoul. Darryl shares his deep-rooted passion for creating soul-driven music that resonates personally and emotionally. He reveals the stories behind AgapéSoul's music, from its creative inception to the powerful connections it forms with audiences. Darryl takes ...
Quincy Jones: An Evening With A Legend
by Solomon J. LeFlore
This article was first published on All About Jazz on October 31, 2014. I love jazz! I love everything about it... the improvisation, syncopation, the forceful rhythm, and the fact that it is truly America's original art form. Its unique and innovative use of brass and woodwind instruments and the piano is jazz. And, ...
