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Saxophonist Benny Reid at the Tanglewood Jazz Festival
Alto saxophonist Benny Reid made an auspicious debut as a leader on his first Concord Records CD, “Findings," last year. Born in Westfield, New Jersey on October 7, 1980, Reid grew up in a musical household where the records of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, {Stan Getz}} and Pat Metheny provided a soundtrack for daily life. “Since ...
Second-Stage Acts and Other Surprises Steal the Show in Newport
NEWPORT, R.I. - One of the great moments in Newport jazz festival history went down this weekend, and it happened away from the main stage. Pianist Hiromi Uehara had been enthralling the crowd at the midsize stage with her wild brand of fusion when she asked her sidemen to step away for a moment so she ...
Jazz Festival 55 Recorded by NPR Music
One of the most diverse and intriguing lineups in recent memory comes to the annual jazz festival in Newport, R.I., celebrating its 55th year this August. NPR Music, with partners WBGO and WGBH, will present live coverage and recording archives of George Wein's CareFusion Jazz Festival 55. Download sets from Day 1, including the Vijay Iyer ...
Indianapolis Jazz Festival Sept. 19th-27th 2009
Jazz isn’t just alive and well in Indianapolis, it’s busting out at the seams! It's a stellar line-up for the Indianapolis Jazz Festival, scheduled for the week of September 19th through the 27th. Features artists such as Joshua Redman, Claudia Acuña, Branford Marsalis, Kurt Elling, Marcus Miller and a host of others. Spread across town at ...
Peekskill's 3rd Annual Outdoor Jazz and Blues Festival
Announcing the Third Annual Outdoor Peekskill Jazz & Blues Festival Saturday, August 8th (rain date August 9th) 5:00 to 10:00 PM. Featuring Live Music JAZZ GREATS Fred Smith & John Basile Jazz Quartet Johnny Feds & Da Bluez Boyz David Amram & Friends Duchess Di and the Distractions ...
Go Newport
Going into 2009, we wondered whether the Newport Jazz Festival as we've known it all these years, would ever be back - given the financial straits of the Festival Network LLC, the upstart company that in 2007 bought George Wein's highly respected, well-oiled Festival Productions Inc. machine. Well, it's back, compliments of Wein's refusal to see ...
2009 Angel City Jazz Festival Set for Labor Day Weekend
Dave Douglas, Bennie Maupin, Billy Childs, Nels Cline, Larry Goldings, Wayne Horvitz, etc.Jazz Concerts - The Angel City Jazz FestivalLabor Day Weekend, Sept. 6-7 2009. 4PM-11PMThe John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood CATickets: adults $35 ($30 before Aug 31) children under 12 and under & students with ...
Dave Wilson Quartet at the Yorkfest Fine Arts Festival (York, PA) on August 29th
Special event on Saturday August 29th! The Dave Wilson All-Star Jazz Quartet, featuring internationally renowned musicians Adam Nussbaum (drums), Jim Ridl (piano); Tony Marino (bass), and led by Dreambox Media recording artist Dave Wilson on tenor and soprano saxophones will perform a FREE concert at the Yorkfest Fine Arts Festival at the Strand Capital Theatre on ...
Latin Jazz at the San Jose Jazz Festival: The Festival Within a Festival
Jazz festivals present one of the most lucrative pools of performing opportunities for today’s artists, but the representation of Latin Jazz at festivals varies widely. Some festivals feature Latin Jazz extensively, including a number of local and international artists in both headliner and support positions. Other festivals book artists with a safe and careful approach, sticking ...
32nd Cape May Jazz Festival Coming in November
A Tribute to the Count Swing with the timeless, priceless and still genuine Count Basie Orchestra at the Cape May Jazz Festival presented by New Jersey Department of Travel and Tourism and Bank of America November 6th for one big thrill 8pm-9:30pm in the Theatre at Lower Regional High School. The Count Basie Orchestra of today ...
