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Orquesta Aragón at Brava Theater
by Harry S. Pariser
Orquesta Aragón Brava Theater San Francisco, CA April 30, 2023 These days not many bands stick together for five years, let alone decades. The wonderful Orquesta Aragon has proven to be an exception to the rule since its founding in 1939 by bassist Orestes Aragón. Over the years, although personnel has ...
Winter Wondergrass Tahoe 2023
by Ming Poon
A collection of photos from the Winter Wondergrass Festival (Tahoe) in Olympic Valley, CA from March 30, 2023 to April 2, 2023 featuring Greensky Bluegrass, Marcus King and Trampled by Turtles headliners. Winter Wondergrass Music Festival is a unique event that combines bluegrass, roots, and Americana music with craft beer, skiing, and mountain culture. ...
'Raymond Scott Reimagined,' An Unprecedented Musical Journey Arrives July 21 Via Violinjazz Recordings
Violinjazz Recordings, the label of acclaimed Grammy-nominated musician Jeremy Cohen, principal violinist and founder of Classical Crossover specialists Quartet San Francisco, has announced the release of ‘Raymond Scott Reimagined,’ an unprecedented new collaboration teaming Quartet San Francisco with accomplished Grammy/Emmy Award-winning composer/producer/arranger Gordon Goodwin and revered Grammy-winning a capella group Take 6. The thrilling 14-track collection, ...
The Aaron Bennett Trio Release 'Plays for Lovers' on Soundarts
Recorded at Guerilla Studios in Oakland on May 5th, 2022, Plays for Lovers features the trio’s unique renditions of jazz classics by Monk, Porter, Van Heusen, Berlin and Rollins as well as two original compositions by the leader; Aaron Bennett. Lead by saxophonist Aaron Bennett, this recording harkens back to a day when every jazz musician ...
Chris Potter's Generations at SFJAZZ
by Harry S. Pariser
Chris Potter SFJAZZ CenterSan Francisco, CA April 23, 2023 Veteran saxophonist and composer Chris Potter, onstage at the beginning of the final performance of a four-night presentation in San Francisco of “Generations," his remarkable new suite, informed the audience that “There are eight movements, and each of them is named for ...
San Diego's High School Ensemble Wins Coveted Jazz Award
San Diego's Young Lions Jazz Conservatory (YLJC) is proud to announce that New Soil Ensemble has won the prestigious Downbeat Student Music Awards for High School Honors Ensemble Outstanding Performance. The DownBeat awards are considered among the most coveted student honors in the music industry. This is the 46th annual Student Music Awards which were launched ...
Michael Robinson and Anindo Chatterjee's Reinterpretation of Standards
by Hrayr Attarian
After releasing several albums with drummer Eliot Zigmund in 2022, pianist and composer Michael Robinson starts off 2023 with a series of collaborations with tabla master Anindo Chatterjee. Similar to his other duo and solo sessions these are long improvisations on popular tunes both from the Great American Songbook as well as some rock and roll ...
The Hollywood Jazz Orchestra Announce 2023 Schedule
The Hollywood Jazz Orchestra have announced their schedule for the first half of the year, 2023. Starting with the NAMM Convention in Anaheim Friday April 14th 6p.m. on the Arena Plaza Stage. HJO quickly follow that with the season opening performance at LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art). Over the years, the free concerts at ...
Contemporary Records 70th: Art Pepper and Benny Carter
by C. Andrew Hovan
In the pantheon of great jazz record labels, the name Contemporary Records looms large among fans and collectors alike. Akin to their east coast competitor, Blue Note Records, Contemporary was well known for its refined presentations. From the characteristic covers and well-written liner notes to the quality pressings, Lester Koenig's labor of love was home to ...
Drummer And Music Educator Dean Mucetti Releases 'Isolate//Integrate' With His Band Rhythm Real – Out March 30, 2023 On Orenda Records
Like most young musicians setting out to learn their craft, drummer Dean Mucetti had plans to earn a living playing music. Little did he know he would become a full-time music educator and a mentor to many young people who may not have had access to a music education otherwise. Mucetti is now releasing his debut ...
