Results for "Richie Cole"

Article: Album Review

Jim Holman: Explosion!

by Hrayr Attarian
May 22, 2012

Up-and-coming Chicago pianist Jim Holman channels all his musical influences into his debut recording without losing his own personal identity. The resulting Explosion! is an intriguing album that treads the border between hard bop and bolder styles. Recorded in two sessions, the disc features Holman in the company of more established musicians like ...

News: Performance / Tour

Jazz Bridge presents special Jazz Appreciation Month celebration @ the Collingswood Community Center Thurs. April 5th!

March 22, 2012

Appearing at the Collingswood Community Center, 30 E. Collings Ave. in Collingswood, NJ (08108) on Thursday, April 5th will be a special edition of “Miller Time" to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month, featuring saxophonist Mike Pracher, guitarist Brian Betz, organist Chris Simonini and drummer Jim Miller. One Show: 7:30-9 p.m. Admission: $10/$5 for students. No advance sales. ...

News: Event

Jazz Bridge presents Miller Time special Jazz Appreciation Month celebration @ the Collingswood Community Center Thurs. April 5th!

March 15, 2012

Appearing at the Collingswood Community Center, 30 E. Collings Ave. in Collingswood, NJ (08108) on Thursday, April 5th will be a special edition of Miller Time to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month, featuring saxophonist Mike Pracher, guitarist Brian Betz, organist Chris Simonini and drummer Jim Miller. One Show: 7:30-9 p.m. Admission: $10/$5 for students. No advance sales. ...

News: Recording

Delmark New Jazz and Blues Releases for Spring!

March 15, 2012

New Delmark Jazz Releases: March 2012 Jeff Parker Bright Light In Winter Delmark DE 2015 BRIGHT LIGHT IN WINTER is the long-awaited third album by Chicago guitarist Jeff Parker. With his associates Chris Lopes (bass) and Chad Taylor (drums), this trio continues their examination of our post-modern musical universe via tuneful compositions ...

News: Birthday

Jazz Musician of the Day: Richie Cole

February 29, 2012

All About Jazz is celebrating Richie Cole's birthday today! Richie Cole fans continue to praise the jazz/bebop artist who is recognized worldwide for the sweet sounds of his alto sax and the creativity behind his Alto Madness Orchestra. The Alto Madness Orchestra was developed by Richie in the early 90\'s and its continuing popularity is proof ...

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Richie Cole - Candace FLower

Featuring the music of Richie Cole
Duration: 5:40
February 29, 2012

Richie Cole: alto saxophone, Jeff Jenkins:piano,Ken Walker:bass,Todd Reid: drums - recorded in performance studio KUVO Denver .

Article: Album Review

Francesco Cafiso: Moody'n

by Nicholas F. Mondello
December 13, 2011

"Youth will be served." That is a saying appropriately describing the meteoric rise to success that Sicilian alto saxophonist Francesco Cafiso has achieved since he turned “professional" at nine years old. With Moody 'n, Cafiso plunges deeply into the BeBop canon performing a handful of classics and, in doing so demonstrates both the bravado of a ...

News: Event

Charlie Harrington named as Invitational Judge

September 13, 2011

Award-Winning acclaimed artist, Charlie Harrington, has accepted an invitation to judge the Guitar Center's 2011 Drum Off Competition. Charlie, a child prodigy and former student and protege of jazz drumming legend Ray Bauduc, has shared the stage with such luminaries as Woody Herman, Kirk Whalum, Larry Coryell, Tony Bennett, Ira Sullivan, Ari Brown, and Richie Cole. ...

Article: Profile

Eddie Jefferson: The Scientist of Vocalese

by Ed Hamilton
July 28, 2011

Detroit once had a reputation as the “Killer Kapital," but things have changed--Dave Bing, basketball Hall of Famer is Mayor and is striving to clean up the city. But 32 years ago, actress Brenda Vaccarro and altoist Richie Cole witnessed the drive-by shotgun slaying of the architect of Vocalese, Eddie Jefferson, at Bakers' Lounge. Jefferson was ...

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The Jazz Oasis of KUVO

Featuring the music of Richie Cole
Duration: 3:08
June 29, 2011

Richie Cole performs "The Jazz Oasis of KUVO," during the KUVO sessions, January 2009. Richie Cole: alto saxophone; Brad Goode: trumpet; Jeff Jenkins: piano; Ken Walker: bass; Todd Reid: drums; Janine Santana: congas; Jose Madera: timbales.