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Ali Jackson Jr.: Amalgamations
by Angelo Leonardi
Stretto collaboratore di Wynton Marsalis, il trentottenne Ali Jackson è l'attuale batterista della Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. Nato a Detroit, laureato in composizione alla New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, è stato allievo di Elvin Jones, Max Roach e ha operato in vari contesti assieme a Joshua Redman, Kurt Rosenwinkel, George Benson, James Carter, Marcus ...
Ben Sidran: The First Existential Jazz Rapper
by Joan Gannij
Ben Sidran is an old school hipster in the authentic sense of the word. He's a no frills, musician's musician who's got the heart, got the chops. He's been there, done that, and ready to do more. Sidran has never been interested in following trends or squeezing into categories and is not about to start now. ...
Dave's Eight Track Mind
by John Ephland
Dave Stryker Crystal Run and Luna Stage Middletown, NY and West Orange, NJ November 2, 2014 It was a tale of two cities. Or two bands, to be more specific. Or two variations on a theme, to come that much closer to describing what went down on this first Sunday in ...
Paul Jackson Trio: Groove Or Die
by Bruce Lindsay
Groove Or Die. So says Paul Jackson, bassist extraordinaire. It's clear that the decision isn't one that's troubled Jackson, or fellow band members Xantoné Blacq and French percussionist Tony Match, for too long--this album is all about the groove. Or, to be more specific, the grooves. Jackson has been a first-call bassist for many ...
Paul "The Headhunter" Jackson Is Back Big With New Album "Groove Or Die" on November 3
“This is the first recording of the Paul Jackson Trio; it is something old and something new, and everything that I love to play. I’m playing with excellent musicians that are like my family and I hope everyone can enjoy this music as much as I do playing it. Love to you all!” —Paul Jackson Whirlwind ...
The Swallow-Talmor-Nussbaum Trio at the Douglas Beach House
by Bill Leikam
Swallow-Talmor-Nussbaum TrioDouglas Beach House Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society Half Moon Bay, California August 10, 2014 A rare U.S. performance by the highly sophisticated and seasoned jazz trio of Steve Swallow, electric bass; Ohad Talmor, tenor saxophone; and Adam Nussbaum on drums, set the stage for a two-set performance. Before ...
Michelle Walker Performs Live @ The 55 Bar
New York, NY - Critically acclaimed jazz vocalist Michelle Walker will perform the early set on Saturday August 23, 2014 at one of New York City’s most established and loved music watering-hole stages, The 55 BAR. Her sets will consist of originals, new and old standards with her refreshing and engaging arrangements starting promptly at 6:00pm. ...
Audio Fidelity To Release Jazz Legend George Benson's Breezin On Multichannel 5.1 Surround Sound Hybrid SACD
Camarillo, CA - Jazz fans worldwide are buzzing with excitement over the release of Breezin' by legendary jazz singer and guitarist George Benson on Multichannel 5.1-Surround Sound Hybrid SACD from Marshall Blonstien's Audio Fidelity. George Benson's Breezin' is the best- selling jazz album of all time. It is a true virtuoso performance: a four-time Grammy nominee ...
Michelle Walker Sings Live @ The 55 Bar On July 24th 7pm
New York, NY - Critically acclaimed jazz vocalist Michelle Walker will perform the early set on Thursday July 24, 2014 at one of New York City’s most established and loved music watering-hole stages, The 55 BAR. Her sets will consist of originals, new and old standards with her refreshing and engaging arrangements starting promptly at 7:00pm. ...
Fourth Annual John Coltrane Festival Set For August 30, 2014 In His Hometown Of High Point, North Carolina
By Larry Reni Thomas The Friends of John Coltrane, Inc., a High Point, North Carolina-based arts organization, presents, The Fourth Annual John Coltrane International Jazz And Blues Festival, August 30, 2014, from 1 pm to 10 pm, at Oak Hollow Park, 1841 Eastchester Drive, in High Point, North Carolina. The festival will include music from guitarist/vocalist ...
