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Jazz on the Bosphorus: Troubled Waters
by Francesco Martinelli
For seven years now the rather laboriously named Istanbul Jazz Center (confusingly the logo includes the letters “JC's," I don't know why) has been one of the major clubs of the Turkish city. Situated in the posh neighborhood of Ortakoy, in the shadow of the first Bosphorus Bridge, its schedule has featured major international jazz stars ...
Jimmy Owens: The Monk Project
by Hrayr Attarian
Who better to pay homage to one of the musical geniuses of the 20th century than seven of today's most idiosyncratic artists? The septet is lead by Jimmy Owens, who is known for his versatility in settings as diverse as swing bands and avant-garde ensembles; most notably, for this undertaking, he organized a concert of Thelonious ...
Jazz is Bustin' Out All Over the Nation's Capital
The DC Jazz Festival (DCJF) today announced its signature programs for 2012, which include: Jazz Meets the Classics at the Kennedy Center; Jazz in the 'Hoods presented by Events DC; Jazz ‘n' Families Fun Days at The Phillips Collection; Jazz at the Hamilton presented by The Washington Post; and Jazz at the Howard. The Festival will ...
NJPAC & WBGO Announce James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and WBGO Jazz 88.3FM announced today that they will inaugurate The James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival, a weeklong celebration of jazz and the musical legacy of longtime Newarker and beloved jazz musician James Moody. Grammy Award-winning bassist and composer Christian McBride serves as Artistic Adviser to the Festival, ...
Jazz Bridge Presents Trumpeter John Swana In Cheltenham On Wednesday, May 2nd!
Appearing at the Cheltenham Center for the Arts, 439 Ashbourne Rd, Cheltenham, PA for this series' last concert of the season will be trumpeter John Swana and his band, featuring guitarist Steve Giordano, Lucas Brown on organ, and drummer Wayne Smith Jr. on May 2nd. One show: 7:30-9PM. $10/$5 for students. No advance sales. Free Buffet. ...
Jazz Bridge Presents Mimi Jones In Society Hill On Thursday, May 17th!
Appearing at Jazz at the Playhouse for the last concert of this season is bassist/vocalist Mimi Jones and her band featuring Shirazetti Tinnin on drums and pianist Rachel Eckroth at the Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. 8th Street in Philadelphia on May 17th. One Show: 7:30-9 p.m. Admission: $10/$5 for students. No advance sales. For info: ...
Eastern European Piano Phenom Dejan Ilijic & His Post-Cobain Fusion Ensemble EYOT Invited to Vicenza Jazz Fest
Serbian jazz quartet EYOT will join Ron Carter, Dominic Miller, Stefano Battaglia, Kenny Barron and other acclaimed international jazz bands in Italy at the 17th annual Vicenza Jazz Fest in May 2012. The four brilliant young Eastern European musicians will perform their jazz fusion on May 5 and May 6, 2012. EYOT is supporting their 2011 ...
DC Jazz Festival Announces 2012 Travel Package
The DC Jazz Festival (DCJF) today announced that the Washington Marriott Wardman Park hotel and Amtrak are extending special discounted travel packages to out-of-town jazz enthusiasts planning to attend the 2012 Festival, which will take place June 1-10 in venues throughout the nation’s capital city. “We have been enthused about the considerable number of out-of-town fans ...
Johnathan Blake: The Eleventh Hour
by Troy Collins
Some debut recordings encapsulate all of an aspiring artist's diverse interests; others are less ambitious, and merely document a particular ensemble or performance. The Eleventh Hour, an expansive tour de force by rising drummer Johnathan Blake, is a prime example of the former. Blake's successful merger of styles should come as no surprise; in addition to ...
Ron Carter's Great Big Band: Ron Carter's Great Big Band
by Raul d'Gama Rose
There is practically nothing that Ron Carter has not done, including actually playing second bass fiddle to Charles Mingus on Three Or Four Shades Of Blue, (Atlantic, 1977). Ever since the world shone a spotlight on the bassist when he graced the great quintet of Miles Davis, with Tony Williams, Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter, Carter ...
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