Results for "Ellis Marsalis"

Ingrid Jensen Quintet At The Jazz Forum

by Scott Lichtman
September 2, 2024

Ingrid Jensen QuintetThe Jazz ForumTarrytown, NYAugust 24, 2024 Top-tier trumpeter Ingrid Jensen brought her quintet to the Jazz Forum near the Hudson River on August 23 and 24, 2024. Her ensemble included her equally accomplished sister, Christine Jensen, on alto and soprano saxophones On the second night, this exceptional ...

Why Jazz: Part 2

by Monk Rowe
February 7, 2023

2022: The Year in Jazz

by Ken Franckling
December 29, 2022

Current events impacted the jazz world in significant ways throughout 2022. In its third year, the coronavirus pandemic continued to lurk in some settings, while others recovered in robust fashion. Russia's war on Ukraine was felt by musicians and triggered an outpouring of support for its victims. Initiatives to ensure greater equity in jazz advanced. The ...

Chicago Trumpeter & Composer Markus Rutz announces new album 'Storybook'

December 16, 2022

JMARQ Records is pleased to announce the February 17, 2023 release of Storybook, celebrated trumpeter and composer Markus Rutz’ sixth studio release as a bandleader. Fresh off the heels of the release of his critically acclaimed albums Blueprints – Figure One, Blueprints – Figure Two, and One Saturday in September, Rutz’ new innovative work takes listeners on a musical journey from past to present, ...

Jazz In Marciac 2022

by Martin McFie
September 17, 2022

Le Chapiteau, L'Astrada, Jgo Jazz in Marciac Marciac, Southern France July 22 to August 6, 2022 The 43rd annual Jazz in Marciac festival welcomed a quarter million concert visitors to the 13th century French village of Marciac (population 1,247). Jazz in Marciac comes late and runs long in the European ...

Ernie Krivda and Theron Brown at Free Concerts in Cleveland

by John Chacona
September 8, 2022

Ernie Krivda and friends Ernie's front porch Lakewood, Ohio July 31, 2022 Cleveland, Ohio is the birthplace of Albert Ayler and the late Abdul Wadud. It's where the Black Unity Trio recorded what was probably the first free jazz record to be independently released. The city's free jazz bona fides are ...

Meet Trumpeter Anthony Hervey

by Sanford Josephson
April 4, 2022

Anthony Hervey was in the sixth grade when he discovered jazz. “My mother encouraged me to play trumpet because my grandfather played trumpet," he said. “I was very reluctant to do so, but she convinced me to do it and said I could quit after a year if I wanted to." Then, Hervey was ...

2021: The Year in Jazz

by Ken Franckling
December 31, 2021

The jazz world continued grappling and adjusting in year two of the COVID-19 pandemic. International Jazz Day again went virtual for the most part. Singer Tony Bennett put the final stamp on his touring--and likely recording--career after his Alzheimer's disclosure. Trumpeter Irvin Mayfield was headed to federal prison. The National Endowment for the Arts welcomed four ...

The New Orleans Collection: For All We Know

By Ellis Marsalis

Label: Newvelle Records
Released: 2021
Track listing: Side A: E's Knowledge; Remembering John; For All We Know; Magnolia Triangle; My Funny Valentine/Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen. Side B; A Groove For Bags; E's Sound; Discipline Meets The Family; Beautiful Old Ladies; Orchid Blue.

Bill Evans & Frank Kimbrough

by Joe Dimino
January 17, 2021

We set a peaceful tone with the first track on the first episode of 2021 with Bill Evans and the iconic tune “Peace Piece." The 682nd Episode continues to profile the voices and new music that has been released during the 2020 pandemic. The music includes Marcus Printup, Monika Hoffman, Seth Trachy and Trish Clowes. We ...