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Scott Lee: Leaving
by Mark Corroto
Maybe te annual jazz awards need to add a new category for musicians like Scott Lee. It could be titled “master musicians deserving of wider recognition." The veteran bassist has been on the New York scene since the 1970s, and a member of numerous bands including those led by titans Chet Baker, Joe Lovano, and, Kenny ...
Early Works From Maria Schneider
Maria Schneider's latest collaboration with ArtistShare allows fans to access recordings from early on in Maria's journey to becoming one of the most distinctive voices in big band composition. The three pieces; “Espino," “Samba Solstice," and “Last Season" exhibit traces of the same lush harmonies and captivating rhythms that listeners love about Maria's recent recordings. Fan's ...
Preview Early Compositions By Maria Schneider
In her latest collaboration with ArtistShare, Maria Schneider has posted three recordings from her Master's Recital at the Eastman School Of Music. The three pieces; “Samba Solstice," “Last Season," and “Espino" prove to be an enjoyable listen for both musicians and fans alike. While providing an impressive insight into the development of Maria's creative voice, these ...
Brussels Jazz Orchestra (BJO) to play with Kenny Werner at New York’s Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola in October
The BJO is coming back to New York! From October 26-31, the prestigious Brussels Jazz Orchestra plays at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca Cola with award winning pianist and composer, Kenny Werner. After a long absence in the States, the European orchestra from—you guessed it!—Brussels, capital of Belgium and Europe, will unleash its virtuosity in New ...
Maria Schneider - The Eastman Recordings
Best known as the composer and conductor of the “Maria Schneider Orchestra," Maria Schneider and ArtistShare have teamed up to provide an inside look into some of Maria's early works with “Maria Schneider—The Eastman Recordings." To start things off, Maria has posted three recordings from her Eastman School of Music Master's recital. These recordings offer a ...
Taylor Haskins: Raising His (Trumpet) Voice
by R.J. DeLuke
Taylor Haskins is forging more of a career in the jazz world, and it's based on his solid musicianship and flair on the trumpet: a good strong tone, good chops, and a wide array of influences, translating into him being at ease and formidable in many styles, including being plugged-in. In addition to stepping out more ...
Newport Jazz Festival As Strong As Ever
by R.J. DeLuke
CareFusion Newport Jazz FestivalFort Adams State ParkNewport, RIAugust 6-8, 2010 It may seem like a small thing, but it's nice that the jazz festival in Rhode Island last weekend, August 6-8, was called the CareFusion NewportJazz Festival. No matter how you slice that, it's the Newport Jazz Festival, in the ...
Maria Schneider at Birdland
by Nick Catalano
The jazz tradition of third stream music initiated by Gil Evans (with Miles Davis) nearly 50 years ago has been dutifully preserved by Maria Schneider since she founded her orchestra in 1992. The tradition seeks to combine the modern harmonies created by 20th century classical composers with the rhythmical, improvisational structures of jazz. The style was ...
Allen Carter Big Band / Lucerne Jazz Orchestra / Joris Teepe Big Band
by Jack Bowers
Allen Carter Big BandGiftsAC Muzik2010 If there were any integrity or enlightenment in the music business as we know it in 2010--not to mention among listeners--drummer Allen Carter's debut big-band album, Gifts, would surely go platinum or at least earn a well-deserved Grammy Award. As not much of ...
"Phoning It In" with Maria Schneider
ArtistShare is pleased to bring you the third installment of “Phoning It In," Maria Schneider's fan-interactive podcast--powered by ArtistShare. In this episode, Maria discusses her musical influences, as well as how the musicians in her band have influenced her compositions. To download this latest episode as well as the previous two, and to preview Maria's “Spring ...
