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Leading Japanese Pianist Takeru Saito Set For Star-studded Performances Throughout The U.s.
Internationally celebrated Japanese pianist, Takeru Saito, has inked deals with some of the biggest names in entertainment to star in concerts and performances in the United States. During the next three years, Saito will be sharing the stage with legendary comedian Rob Schneider, the Karol Zabka Trio, Nikos Chatzitsakos Trio and Tiny Big Band, and the ...
Sol Schlinger, Baritone Sax Extraordinaire
In the 1950s, when the 12-inch album became dominant, many studios recording jazz LPs needed musicians who could record perfectly in the fewest number of takes. Such skills included top-notch sight reading, the ability to play multiple instruments flawlessly and artists who could blow beautiful solos. To streamline their operations, producers began forming groups of musicians ...
Backgrounder: Johnny Richards' Walk Softly
As West Coast arrangers go, Johnny Richards was spectacular. Like Bill Holman and Shorty Rogers, he had an authentic feel for the Hollywood scene and how to blend glamor with art. To stir this mood, Richards made wonderful use of French horns and piccolos, and he always threw in a touch of Latin flavor. His arrangements ...
Sy Oliver's Arrangements in 10 Clips
Yesterday's post on arranger, trumpeter and vocalist Sy Oliver generated many emails from readers who have long loved his work and those who weren't familiar with him. In yesterday's post, I shared some of Oliver's classic arrangements for Tommy Dorsey and Frank Sinatra. To drive home Oliver's importance and influence, here are 10 of my favorite ...
Sy Oliver: Easy Walker and Sentimental Sy
Sy Oliver was one of the most important arrangers of the swing era. A trumpeter, singer and arranger in Jimmie Lunceford's orchestra in the 1930s, Oliver was hired by Tommy Dorsey in 1939 to give the band a more authentic Savoy Ballroom sound. Oliver's good fortune came the following January when Frank Sinatra joined Dorsey and ...
DonnyJ: The Unstoppable Maestro Of Indian Jazz-R&B Fusion
Renowned Indian recording artist Hitangshu Sarmah, known to fans worldwide as DonnyJ, has been blazing a path to the top of the global music industry. His reputation as a pioneer in the Indian R&B, along with his genius blend of jazz, R&B, and Indian music, has earned him partnerships with leading production companies, globally recognized artists, ...
DonnyJ Brings His Music To The World Stage
Acclaimed Recording Artist, Hitangshu Sarmah, known by his stage name DonnyJ, has made a string of significant partnerships to usher in the next era of his illustrious career. DonnyJ has worked with some of the hottest names in the music industry and has enjoyed massive media recognition along with steady growth in his fanbase, both in ...
Acclaimed Canadian Jazz Drummer Samuel Bolduc Teams Up With Grammy Nominated American Saxophonist Stacy Dillard
Grammy-nominated saxophonist Stacy Dillard is thrilled to announce a new collaboration with an acclaimed Canadian drummer, composer, and music director Samuel Bolduc. Discovered by Wynton Marsalis and acclaimed by The New York Times, Dillard, 46, who was nominated for the Grammy Award in 2023, is a perfect example of the fusing of tradition and innovation. A ...
Introducing New Subscriptions From Rutz Music Works
This week a new page called In The Loop has been launched from Markus Rutz Music Works. The subscription selections are The Chicagoan & The Global Citizen. These continue an ongoing newsletter and expands to include offerings for those who become subscribers. Engagement with music making is in the form of access to recording catalog, videos, ...
The Sound of Feeling, 1968
In November 1968, Verve Records released what today may seem like an unusual album but back then was perfectly in sync with the youth-focused times. The LP was called Leonard Feather Presents... The Sound of Feeling and the Sound of Oliver Nelson. Recorded in 1966 (the Nelson big band tracks) and 1967 (the vocal tracks), and ...
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