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Jazz Musician of the Day: John Ellis
All About Jazz is celebrating John Ellis' birthday today! “It\'s hard to say those two words next to each other and not smile," says John Ellis about Puppet Mischief, the title of the saxophonist\'s latest album with his band Double-Wide, to be released Feb. 23rd on ObliqSound. That statement -- and the images conveyed by the ...
Michael Blanco: No Time Like The Present
by Edward Blanco
A talented in-demand Broadway/jazz bassist, Michael Blanco's No Time Like The Present announces his second album as leader presenting a collection of refreshing new jazz originals offered by a dynamic quintet that features veteran saxophonist John Ellis and New York guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg among the cast. The two-time recipient of the ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composer ...
Tim Green Saxophone: Songs From This Season
by Dan Bilawsky
Saxophonists Eric Alexander, Chris Potter, Jimmy Greene, John Ellis and Marcus Strickland all have at least one thing in common: they were all second or third place finishers in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition who went on to become leading lights in the world of jazz. Alto saxophonist Tim Green may very well join ...
Copernicus (2012)
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2012
Track listing: I Don't Know; Song of the Foundling; My Curmudgeon; Visit Croatia; Eating My Heart; Why, Buzzardman,
Why?; Sorry; As Once I Was; I Hope; O, Thou Silent Autumn Night; Dear Soul; Hold the Night.
Various Artists: Home - Gift Of Music: Japan Earthquake/Tsunami Relief
by Dan Bilawsky
Tragedy on a grand scale tends to attract philanthropic and righteous individuals looking to do the right thing and help in some way, but short memories and attention spans often plague these same generous souls. People are quick to open their hearts and wallets when the worst is in front of them, but time passes and ...
Newport Jazz Festival 2012
by Dan Bilawsky
Newport Jazz FestivalFort Adams State ParkNewport, RIAugust 3-5, 2012 While countless jazz festivals have sprung up in all corners of the world, droves of people still flock to the one that's considered the granddaddy of them all. The Newport Jazz Festival has been a testament to the power, possibilities and ...
Newport Jazz Festival: Newport, RI, August 4, 2012
by Timothy J. O'Keefe
Newport Jazz FestivalFort Adams State ParkNewport, RIAugust 4, 2012 “Yeah that's what I'm talking about, Newport!" the bright-smiled Cuban conga player said with enthusiasm, as the crowd he encouraged to dance clapped a beat to his liking. Amid the vortex of sound that is the Newport Jazz Festival--three stages hosting ...
Henry Cole, Joe McPhee & Ravi Coltrane
by Martin Longley
Henry Cole & The Afrobeat Collective 92Y Tribeca May 30, 2012 The Checkout is a monthly live broadcast for the WBGO radio station, presented by DJ Josh Jackson. The deal down at 92Y Tribeca always involves two formidable combos, often featuring a very familiar act coupled with a surging ...
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