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Article: Book Review

I Scare Myself by Dan Hicks

by Chris Mosey
May 6, 2017

I Scare Myself Dan Hicks 237 Pages ISBN: 978-1-911036-23-4 Jawbone Books 2017 The late Dan Hicks is described by Kristine McKenna, editor of this rambling but curiously engaging autobiography, as “a musical genius." He wasn't, although he did write some amusing songs and played competent guitar. This and a ...

Article: Live Review

Wayne Shorter Quartet at SFJAZZ

by Harry S. Pariser
May 2, 2017

Wayne Shorter Quartet SFJAZZSpring Season San Francisco, California April 27, 2017 To jazz fans Wayne Shorter needs no introduction. That evening, the first of a three-night stand at SFJAZZ, Director Randall Kline referred to him as “possibly the greatest composer in jazz" which is not an overstatement. For Shorter, ...

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Article: Live Review

Shirlee Temper At The Empress Theatre

by Walter Atkins
April 30, 2017

Shirlee Temper Empress Theatre Obtainium Works' Fifth Anniversary Party Vallejo CA April 14,2017 San Francisco Bay Area vocalist Shirlee Temper and her lethal band tore it up for Obtainium Works' Fifth Anniversary Party, held at the Empress Theatre Friday in Vallejo CA. The self proclaimed Queen of Rock & Flow ...

Article: Take Five With...

Take Five with Sherry-Lynn Lee and George Paolini of 23rd Hour

by AAJ Staff
April 27, 2017

About 23rd Hour For singer-songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Sherry-Lynn Lee and George Paolini, a chance meeting at an open mic transformed unlikely bedfellows into sympathetic artistic souls. Together now, the duo, who perform under the moniker 23rd Hour, announces its debut album--Perfect Strangers--a body of original compositions and jazz standards that melds eclectic ...

Article: Live Review

Hermeto Pascoal at SFJAZZ

by Harry S. Pariser
April 21, 2017

Hermeto Pascoal SFJAZZ Spring Season San Francisco, CA April 7, 2017 A YouTube video (see below) commences with a shot of a karst escarpment protruding amidst verdant rainforest. It then zooms down to focus on six men in a green pond below a waterfall. All are playing bottles. A portly ...

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Article: Live Review

Miles From India at SFJAZZ

by Walter Atkins
April 14, 2017

Miles From India SFJAZZ, Miner Auditorium A Celebration of the Music of Miles Davis San Francisco, CA April 1, 2017 San Francisco's SFJAZZ supporters were treated to a special one time performance of Miles From India: A Celebration of the Music of Miles Davis based on the album of the ...

News: Performance / Tour

Soulful, High-Energy, Jazz Vocalist Joan Minor Brings Her Latest Sparkling Show “April In Paris - Soulful Jazz With Parisienne Sass” To The Bay Area

April 9, 2017

ANGeLiCAS, Redwood City welcomes back Paris-Based American vocalist Joan Minor, for limited return engagement with The Joan Minor Quartet. In five years, the Joan Minor Quartet has established a distinguished musical footprint from touring widely in France and across Africa. Strengths and interests of individual members result in mesmerizing performances, including syncopated rhythms picked up while ...

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Article: Live Review

Peter Michael Escovedo & Friends At The Empress Theatre

by Walter Atkins
April 6, 2017

Peter Michael Escovedo & Friends Empress Theatre Voices From The Heart: The Marc VW Benefit Vallejo, CA March 29, 2017 Peter Michael Escovedo (Kenny G) organized a stellar line up of Bay Area musicians and much more for Voices From The Heart: The Marc VW Benefit ...

Article: Album Review

Tom Graf: Wish You Were Here

Read "Wish You Were Here" reviewed by Jim Olin

by Jim Olin
April 3, 2017

Wish You Were Here is the latest full-length from songwriter/composer Tom Graf. Graf is an industry vet -he co-wrote Merry Clayton's “Yes" from the Dirty Dancing soundtrack in 1987 -and he has been known to create head--turning music. He is an accomplished talent who considers jazz as one of his first loves. On Wish You Were ...

News: Recording

Tina Raymond CD Release Celebration For "Left Right Left," Thursday, April 6th At The Blue Whale, Los Angeles

April 3, 2017

One of the most in-demand jazz drummers in Los Angeles, Tina Raymond, unites with two legendary musicians, pianist Art Lande and bassist Putter Smith on her debut CD, Left Right Left (Orenda Records). A politically inspired album, Left Right Left features anti-war anthems, union songs, and other sociopolitical works from America's history, re-imagined through modern jazz. ...