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Harold Mabern: Mr. Lucky
by Greg Simmons
Pianist Harold Mabern's Mr. Lucky is a bon-bon: all sugar, with no protein or vitamins. For a veteran like Mabern, who's made some great jazz records over the years, and who can play fine blues with real grit, this one is confusing. Sure, making homage to Sammy Davis Jr. sounds like a good idea, but did ...
Luna Stage Fusion Festival in West Orange, NJ -- July 28 & 29
West Orange, NJ: Luna Stage initiates a new tradition in the Valley Arts District when it brings electric jazz and big band rock to its stages for the last weekend in July. Fans of arena rock, bebop, big bands and jam bands are all welcome to join some of New York’s busiest studio musicians, composers, and ...
May 1st Drum Clinic at Sam Ash in Edison (NJ) for Make-A-Wish Foundation
Drummers Mike Donahue, Mauricio Zottarelli and percussionist Marcus Santos join forces on Tuesday May 1st, 2012 for an evening of music, drumming and to raise funds to a great cause Fellow artists Mike Donahue, Mauricio Zottarelli and Marcus Santos will join forces on May 1st, 2012 in a performance/drum clinic to raise funds for the NJ ...
Don Carter Trio Brings Jazz To Venues In Area
Accomplished Jersey City jazz drummer Don Carter remembers his early days - back in elementary school - beating on his desk with his hands standing in as drumsticks. His teacher repeatedly asked him what he was doing, and he simply explained he had found the rhythm. He didn't pick up the sticks for real until he ...
NJPAC to mount major jazz festival in October
Newark, a city once teeming with jazz, will be filled with those glorious sounds again in October, when the New Jersey Performing Arts Center presents the James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival. The first major jazz festival in Newark in 15 years, it will take place the week of Oct. 15 to 21. There will be ...
Bob McHugh, Ron Naspo, and David Humm's New CD "Pure Imagination"
What is the jazz piano trio of today? During the past decade, we have been trying to come up with our own voice to this classic combination of instruments. In Pure Imagination we are sharing our ideas of mainstream jazz traditions with some interesting and different arrangements. We hope you agree and will include our project ...
WBGO Gallery Reception on June 3
Lyricism: The Art of Rosalind Nzinga Nichol Join WBGO for refreshments, entertainment and meet Rosalind Nzinga Nichol, at our Gallery Reception in the WBGO studio, Thursday, June 3, from 6 - 8 pm. There will also be a live performance. It's free and open to the ...
Newark Museum Launches Jazz in the Garden Festival
The Newark Museum's Jazz in the Garden series, one of the nation's longest running jazz festivals, debuts its 45th consecutive year with The Louis Hayes Quintet on Thursday, July 1, in the Alice Ransom Dreyfuss Memorial Garden. The 2010 Jazz in the Garden concerts are presented on five consecutive Thursdays, rain or shine, from 12:15 p.m. ...
Jonathan Butler Releases His Highly Anticipated CD "So Stong"
MULTI-TALENTED ARTIST JONATHAN BUTLER CELEBRATES TRIUMPH AFTER TRAGEDY WITH UPLIFTING NEW 'SO STRONG' CD World Renowned Singer, Songwriter & Guitarist Shows Optimistic Spirit Against Insurmountable Odds LOS ANGELES - Critically acclaimed singer, songwriter and guitarist Jonathan Butler celebrates life in all its complexity on So Strong, the brand-new CD due May 11th on Rendezvous Music. This ...
36th Annual Jazz Record Collectors' Bash June 25th & 26th, 2010
June 25th & 26th, 2010 78s, LPs, CDs, Memorabilia RARE FILMS EACH EVENING Hilton Woodbridge 120 Wood Avenue South Iselin, NJ 08830 Reservations: Call either the toll free number 1-800-HILTONS (800 445-8667) or the Hilton Woodbridge (732) 494-6200. Mention JAZZ RECORD COLLECTORS GROUP to get discount. Email: [email protected]. ...
