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Aya Ishida

Born: September 1

Aya Ishida is a New York-based vocalist and composer specializing in Jazz. Originally from Japan, Aya moved to NYC in 2013 to pursue a B.F.A in Jazz Vocal Performance. She developed her sound and style by studying with Steve Wilson and Carolyn Leonhart. In 2017, Aya graduated from The City College of New York under the Kaye Scholarship with Degree Honors Magna Cum Laude. Her 2018 debut album, Day by Day, was produced by the Grammy award-winning saxophonist Wayne Escoffery. Day by Day is a culmination of Aya's experience as an artist and reflects the pursuit of her dreams in NYC. Alongside her original compositions, it also includes her favorite jazz standards with her own arrangements

David Murray And Class Struggle at The Village Vanguard

by Mike Jurkovic
July 4, 2018

David Murray and Class Struggle The Village Vanguard New York, NY June 22, 2018 Upon taking the Vanguard stage, Murray broke the night wide open with a hard, slippery solo that had his sextet Class Struggle--featuring the saxophonist's son guitarist Mingus Murray, brotherly rhythm section of bassist Rashaan Carter and drummer ...

Sabir Khan, Steve Smith, Billy Childs, Pamelia Stickney & Sam Amidon

by Martin Longley
July 4, 2018

Sabir Khan & Aditya Kalyanpur The Rubin Museum Of Art March 23, 2018 The Rubin Museum now seems to have eased off on its penchant for strictly all-acoustic performances, with microphones in place for this recital by the Indian sarangi player Sabir Khan, returning a long time after his ...

New On Lenny White's Venture IYOUWE! Norbert And Karen Stachel & LehCats - Movement To Egalitaria

July 3, 2018

Funky, Soulful Sounds Featuring More Than 30 Players! “Movement to Egalitaria is a line in the sand. Any jazz fusion recordings that are released in the future will be compared to this album. Karen Stachel and Norbert Stachel have delivered an epic and energetic production for the ages. They have poured their hearts and ...

Emiliano Lasansky

Born: January 6, 1993

The music of bassist and composer Emiliano Lasansky unifies elements of the past and present in exciting and unexpected new ways. Born and raised in Iowa City, Iowa and currently residing in Los Angeles, CA, Emiliano currently maintains a busy schedule as a performer across the West Coast and beyond. Recent highlights include a 2024 composition award in the Bridges Competition - David Baker Prize at the Ravinia Music Center, 2023 ASCAP Foundation composition award as well as a master’s degree from the prestigious Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance at UCLA (formerly the Thelonious Monk Institute).

2018 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival

by Richard Conde
July 1, 2018

Celebrating its 41th anniversary over the June 23rd weekend, the 2018 Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival at the Saratoga's Performing Arts center in Saratoga Springs N.Y., featured a great program presenting a wide range of music. Musicians who came to join the celebration included icon Herbie Hancock, rising star Jazzmeia Horn and Sammy Miller and the Congregation ...

ZZ Top with John Fogerty At The Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

by Mike Perciaccante
June 30, 2018

ZZ Top with John Fogerty The Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater Blues & Bayous Tour Wantagh, NY June 20, 2018 ZZ Top is known as the Little Ol' Band From Texas and for the past forty-seven years, since the release of ZZ Top's First Album ...

Elio Villafranca - 2018 Downbeat 2018 Critics Poll Winner "Rising Star - Keyboard" And 4.5-star Review For "Cinque"!

June 30, 2018

Cinque features Wynton Marsalis, Lewis Nash, Vincent Herring, Steve Turre, Greg Tardy & Freddie Hendrix. Elio Villafranca has just been announced as DownBeat Critics Poll Winner- “Rising Star- Keyboard" and also received a 4.5-star review for Cinque! He was recently interviewed on Univision 41 and is featured on Loren Chuno's Doing Jazz Podcast. Cinque is a ...

Tim Chernikoff

Born: April 29, 1988

Tim Chernikoff is making a significant impact on the New York jazz scene with his unique style that blends the traditions of bebop and swing with personal exploration. His commitment to discovering his musical identity through both composition and improvisation sets him apart, earning him praise from fellow musicians like Dan Haerle for his inventiveness.

Chernikoff's journey has taken him across the U.S., performing with top-tier musicians in diverse locales such as the Bay Area, Dallas Fort Worth, and New York City. His education spans renowned institutions, including the Stanford Jazz Workshop, North Texas, and the Manhattan School of Music, enriching his artistic perspective.

The Little Metal Buddha

by Spike Wilner
June 26, 2018

A short piece this time. But sometimes saying what you want, like playing what you want, in as few words--or notes as possible, is really the way to go. The Jazz Life is an interesting project I'm engaged in, writing and searching for things to say that focus on what we do in order ...