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Pianist George Kahn George Kahn 'Some Good Jazz News' Virtual Viewing Party Premieres on Sunday December 6

December 2, 2020

West Coast Jazz Recording Artist George Kahn Presents SOME GOOD JAZZ NEWS A Virtual Video Premiere Party – Sunday December 6 at 6:00 PM PT Please join George Kahn along with Pat Kelley, David Hughes, Alex Acuña and special guests for SOME GOOD JAZZ NEWS, a Virtual Video Premiere Party This Sunday December 6. ...

News: Recording

Saxophonist Richard Howell - Exciting New Release 'Moon Over Tiburon' on November 12th

November 12, 2020

Moon Over Tiburon—Richard Howell's first solo album in a while with the release date: November 12, 2020 on Pomona Sunrise Records. There were plans to record in the future with his group Richard Howell and Sudden Changes, BUT 2020 brought unforeseen challenges. So, Richard enlisted alumni from his group RHQ like the soulful virtuoso pianist Frederick ...

News: Recording

Guitarist / Composer Ray Sandoval Releases 'What Is Now'

November 6, 2020

Composer and musician, Ray Sandoval, has used his music to advocate for social change throughout his career: From Los Angeles-based Chicano rock group, Quetzal, to his more recent collaborations with world-renowned art activist Ai Weiwei. His latest solo project, What Is Now, features a diverse group of acclaimed musicians from Los Angeles to London, Berlin, and ...

News: Recording

New David Martinez Single Made With Groove And Passion

October 31, 2020

David Martinez is a recording artist, guitarist and musician based out of Los Angeles, California. Recently, he has been quite busy in the studio, creating new and exciting music for the audience, even at a time in which many artists are sadly stuck due to the current coronavirus pandemic. His most recent recording endeavor is a ...

Article: Chats with Cats

The Archival Producer: Zev Feldman

by B.D. Lenz
October 30, 2020

I have to be honest. When I approached Zev Feldman about doing this interview I really had no idea what an “archival producer" was. I had the impression that it was a very solitary task that involved working in some, half-lit, library basement searching through dusty stacks. I came to understand that it's really more about ...

Article: Multiple Reviews

Michael Robinson: One Man Orchestra

by Hrayr Attarian
August 31, 2020

Composer Michael Robinson is a unique musician who is heavily influenced by the tradition of the Indian subcontinent. He is as prolific as he is creative having released 144 albums over the past 29 years. He uses an instrument he has invented that seamlessly incorporates acoustic and electronic elements into a digital platform. He calls it ...

News: Festival

Lloyd-Hussain-Lage Trio to Perform Special Show Live from Healdsburg—Saturday, September 26, 7PM PT

September 19, 2020

On Saturday, September 26, Healdsburg Jazz presents the world premiere of Charles Lloyd, Zakir Hussain and Julian Lage playing together as a trio for the first time, to be streamed live around the world. Each musician will be driving to the intimate wine country town in Northern California for this extraordinary real-time live show. Saxophonist/flautist Charles ...

News: Recording

Crossover Jazz Artist & Grammy Contender Beatrice Betley To Release Bold New Album 'Upside Down'

August 19, 2020

Jazz-laced songstress Beatrice Betley is a force of nature. On Friday, August 28, Beatrice will release her highly anticipated new album Upside Down, alongside the title-lead single from the record. Garnering praise from fans and critics alike, Beatrice has been submitted to the 2021 Grammy Awards for “Best Jazz Vocal Album," “Best New Artist," and “Producer ...

News: Event

Bay Area Jazz Aficionados Host August 8, Online Musical Tribute For Eddie Gale

August 7, 2020

Bay Area Jazz Aficionados Host August 8, Online Musical Tribute Memorializing Eddie Gale, San Jose’s Ambassador of Jazz More than 20 Bay area jazz aficionados will present a livestream musical tribute, Saturday, August 8 from 2-4 PM (PST), 5-7 PM (EST), to memorialize their friend and mentor jazz trumpeter Eddie Gale. The Tribute sanctioned ...

Article: Interview

Danny Scher: Back To School With Thelonious Monk

by Lawrence Peryer
July 30, 2020

A high-stakes election season. Streets filled with rage and protest. Cries for racial justice and equity. The latest news from summer 2020? Of course, but that also describes the American Scene in the summer of 1968, when a high school student in Palo Alto, California, first got the idea to book Thelonious Monk to play his ...