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Detroit Jazz Fest 2009 Call for Artists
The Detroit International Jazz Festival is now accepting submissions from local and regional artists interested in performing at the 30th anniversary event, September 4 September 7. Detroit Jazz Fest has been hailed as one of the top 5 jazz festivals in the country, and is an exceptional showcase for Detroit-based artists. “There aren't nearly enough slots ...
Belgrave, Gabriel Will Introduce CD at Bert's
When Detroit trumpet hero Marcus Belgrave and veteran multi-reedman Charlie Gabriel share the bandstand, they bring remarkable stylistic sweep to bear on the music. They can channel the spirit of early New Orleans, bebop down 52nd Street or strut with a distinctly bluesy stride. On Sunday afternoon, the two artists, with versatile singer Joan Belgrave along ...
Detroit
Label: Fresh Sound Records
Released: 2008
Track listing: Far East; (For wrath kills the foolish man, and envy slays) The Silly One; Henry; Step Three; Dorham; Grateful; Seven Sisters Down; Carla's Day; Found; Pilgrim's Progress; 6350; Detroit (Keep It in Mind); Praise the Lord!.
Detroit Jazz Composer and Pianist Kenn Cox, 68, Dies
Jazz pianist Kenneth Louis Cox II died of lung cancer on Friday. He was 68. Cox died at his Detroit home, said his wife of 42 years, Barbara Cox. He was known by some as Kenny, though he preferred Kenn. The Detroit native was a graduate of Cass Technical High School. He went on to study ...
Detroit's Palmer Woods Begins Seven-Month Series of on December 20-21
(Detroit, MI) - Palmer Woods, a Detroit neighborhood known for its exquisite residential architecture and design, will present a series of jazz, classical and world music in magnificent Palmer Woods homes and a dinner dance with music at the Detroit Golf Club. From December through June, internationally recognized, Detroit-based musicians will perform in the Palmer Woods ...
The Magic Bag Kicks Off the New Year with the 15th Annual Anti-Freeze Blues Festival, January 2nd and 3rd
Ferndale, Michigan--The Magic Bag kicks off the New Year with the 15th Annual Anti-Freeze Blues Festival. The festival, always held the first weekend in January, features the best national and local blues bands. Past headliners include Bettye LaVette, Koko Taylor, Johnnie Johnson, Hubert Sumlin, Robert Jr. Lockwood, The Black Keys and Roomful of Blues. Always one ...
Measured Chaos Returns to Southeast Michigan on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
After kicking off their fall mini-tour with a show in Los Angeles, spreading the news, Measured Chaos returns to southeast Michigan on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 with a healthy dose of Blues, Soul & Rock n Roll The Michigan leg of their tour begins with a call to WCSXs Mark Pasman at 9pm on Sunday, October ...
Paul Miles, Detroit Music Award Winner 2008 to Host 3rd Annual Charity Event at the Memphis Smoke, Sunday November 9, 2008
The “Help your Neighbor Project" will assist Paul Miles , Detroit Music Award Winner-2008 will host his 3rd annual charity event at the Memphis Smoke, Sunday November 9, 2008, 7pm-10pm. Artists scheduled and donating their time include: The Harmonica Shah Band, legendary blues artist- Lifetime Achievement Winner Detroit Blues Society, travels internationally ...
Root Doctor Guitarist Greg Nagy Interviewed at AAJ
Root Doctor had its humble beginnings in Lansing, Michigan's fertile open mic scene. Freddie Cunningham (lead vocals) and James Williams (bass, vocals) first played together as a pick-up band, but both instantly recognized their chemistry and Root Doctor was soon born. Lead guitarist Greg Nagy, considered an exceptionally soulful and creative blues player, has shared the ...
Kenn Cox Named King, Chavez, Parks Visiting Scholar at University of Michigan - Dearborn
Kenn Cox, internationally acclaimed jazz musician, composer and educator, has been awarded the King, Chavez, Parks (KCP) Visiting Professorship for 2008-2009 at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Mr. Cox has been named to this post in recognition of his extraordinary brilliant and productive career as a jazz leader, pianist and composer of music in widely diverse genres. ...
