Results for "California"

Groove, Soul, and Connection: Darryl Anders of AgapéSoul

by Steven Roby
November 9, 2024

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
November 4, 2024

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, ...

Robin Simone Hollywood Orchestra New Release! Exciting And Swingin'!

November 4, 2024

Three-time Billboard charting singer-songwriter Robin Simone’s new incarnation is RSHO! Vocalist for Kenny Burrell's Jazz Orchestra! Robin Simone Hollywood Orchestra (LP/CD) Seventeen super musicians, a gifted conductor/arranger, and Robin all creating an electrifying take on songs of great motion pictures, and bringing new magic to the big band stage. Debut album produced by the esteemed Bill ...

Erik Davis: The Beatification of Blotter Art

by Lawrence Peryer
November 2, 2024

What can be scarier than Halloween ghouls? How about a trip through the LSD underground? Today, the Spotlight shines On Erik Davis, and this trip is no bummer. Erik is an author, award-winning journalist, and teacher in San Francisco. He is the author, most recently, of Blotter: The Untold Story of an Acid Medium ...

Josh Johnson: Unusual Objects and Saxophone Stories

by Lawrence Peryer
October 27, 2024

For Your Grammy Consideration: Guitar-virtuoso Roman Miroshnichenko Presents 'Almanac'

October 8, 2024

Prominent guitar virtuoso and producer Roman Miroshnichenko presents another record Almanac for the upcoming 67th Grammy Awards: a stunning acoustic and electric guitar fusion of flamenco-gypsy, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean folk and Latin rhythms with textures of jazz conception. “When one listens to the powerful guitar playing of Roman Miroschnichenko, it is easy to be reminded of ...

Stanley Clarke-Hiromi Duo at SFJAZZ

by Roy Strassman
October 6, 2024

Stanley Clarke-Hiromi Duo SFJAZZ CenterSan Francisco, CA September 6, 2024 Oh, the expectation for such an incredible bill--two musical giants--consummate bassist Stanley Clarke and pianist extraordinaire Hiromi (Uehara). It is one thing to hear them together on YouTube. It is quite another to catch them live, but there they were: performing ...

Jenny Scheinman: Jazz, Americana, and Finding Inspiration on the Lost Coast

by Steven Roby
September 24, 2024

In this episode of Backstage Sonoma, host Steve Roby interviews acclaimed violinist and composer Jenny Scheinman. Jenny shares insights into her latest album, All Species Parade, which is deeply influenced by her return to the remote Lost Coast of Humboldt County. She reflects on how reconnecting with nature and rural life, especially during the pandemic, has ...

IAJE 2002 in Long Beach: Booth Photos

by Michael Ricci
January 18, 2002

This IAJE 2002-related post was lost then later found as a static HTML page and we wanted to archive it before it went missing again. All About Jazz and Jazz Steps shared booth #419 at the 2002 International Association of Jazz Educators (IAJE) conference. Included below are photos (with original captions) of yours truly ...

Marcus Miller At The Meritage 2024

by Walter Atkins
September 16, 2024

The magnificent composer/bassist/producer Marcus Miller performed in front of a jubilant and full house at the luxurious Meritage Hotel & Spa in pleasantly pastoral Napa, California.The August 30, 2024 date was part of a fantastic musical weekend. His torrid set opened with an arrangement of the Dazz Band's 1982 Grammy-winning track “Let It Whip" and closed ...