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Surveying The Soul Of Pop Music with Saxophonist Theresa Grayson
Saxophonist Theresa Grayson’s “Live2Love,” a compelling mix of pop gems from past to present and soul-jazz originals, will be released November 5th. Houston, TX: Theresa Grayson wears her passion for soulful pop music proudly. From Aretha Franklin, Hall & Oats, Sade and Tony! Toni! Toné! to Bruno Mars, Maroon 5 and John Legend, the saxophonist-flutist mines ...
Dave Koz and Friends: Summer Horns
by Jeff Winbush
The idea of a quartet of top smooth jazz saxophonists gathering for a super-session must have seemed like a great idea to Dave Koz. Why not invite Gerald Albright, Mindi Abair and Richard Elliot to join him for a sax summit? Hang out, play some together, have some laughs. It'll be fun. What could possibly go ...
Carlos Cannon: Hitting It Big
by Don Howze
So what do you do if you're a smooth jazz recording artist like saxophonist Carlos Cannon, and one of your songs is quickly becoming the next big hit on the line dance club scene? “Get ready for YouTube and the line dance party," says Chicago-based line dance instructor Belynda Head.“Line dancers are always looking ...
Stanley Jordan: Friends
by Larry Taylor
In a successful career of over 25 years, guitarist Stanley Jordan has always displayed his versatility--equally adept at blues, straight-ahead jazz and ever inventive with classical masterpieces. His virtuosity and improvisational prowess are a given, and on Friends, he also shows his skill on piano on two numbers. Primarily, he brings in old pals from various ...
Hubert Laws: In The Beginning
by Dan Bilawsky
Hubert LawsIn The BeginningCTI Masterworks2011 (1974) The release of a double album during the LP-era could be a double-edged sword. This format provided a platform for artists to elaborate on their ideas and serve a hefty portion of music to their fans and potential followers, but a ...
Take Five With Joyce Spencer
by Joyce Spencer
Meet Joyce Spencer:A native of South Louisiana, Joyce Spencer began playing the clarinet in 5th grade, but switched to tenor saxophone in the 12th. During this time, her musical influence included blues, jazz, zydeco, gospel, classical and R&B. She later included the alto sax and flute at McNeese State University where she received a ...
Red Cat Jazz Cafe Kicks Off First Annual Red Cat Jazz Festival In Downtown Houston
Red Cat Jazz Café Kicks Off First Annual Red Cat Jazz Festival In Downtown Houston A Percentage Of Ticket Sales Fund Jazz Educational/Enrichment Programs in Houston Schools HOUSTON, TX—Red Cat Jazz Café, celebrates Houston's rich jazz heritage and legacy with the First Annual Red Cat Jazz Festival on Saturday, October 9, 2010, at Jones Plaza, 601 ...
Don Aliquo: The Man, The Music, The Journey
by Ludwig vanTrikt
Geography is a central theme in the life and artistry of Pittsburgh's native son, Don Aliquo. The saxophonist, educator and bandleader is part of a rich steel town jazz lineage which includes his father, Don Aliquo Sr., a performing artist and teacher in his own right. There is also a metaphorical geography, in which Aliquo covers ...
Ronnie Laws: Harvest For The World
by AAJ Staff
On many occasions, Ronnie Laws hasn't hesitated to stoop to musical prostitution and record mindless, knee-jerk “elevator muzak" for the “smooth jazz" market. But the tenor & soprano saxman showed signs of repentance in 1996, when he recorded the soul-jazz gem A Tribute To The Legendary Eddie Harris. Saluting one of his main influences, Laws demonstrated ...
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