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'Raymond Scott Reimagined,' An Unprecedented Musical Journey Arrives July 21 Via Violinjazz Recordings
Violinjazz Recordings, the label of acclaimed Grammy-nominated musician Jeremy Cohen, principal violinist and founder of Classical Crossover specialists Quartet San Francisco, has announced the release of ‘Raymond Scott Reimagined,’ an unprecedented new collaboration teaming Quartet San Francisco with accomplished Grammy/Emmy Award-winning composer/producer/arranger Gordon Goodwin and revered Grammy-winning a capella group Take 6. The thrilling 14-track collection, ...
The Aaron Bennett Trio Release 'Plays for Lovers' on Soundarts
Recorded at Guerilla Studios in Oakland on May 5th, 2022, Plays for Lovers features the trio’s unique renditions of jazz classics by Monk, Porter, Van Heusen, Berlin and Rollins as well as two original compositions by the leader; Aaron Bennett. Lead by saxophonist Aaron Bennett, this recording harkens back to a day when every jazz musician ...
Chris Potter's Generations at SFJAZZ
by Harry S. Pariser
Chris Potter SFJAZZ CenterSan Francisco, CA April 23, 2023 Veteran saxophonist and composer Chris Potter, onstage at the beginning of the final performance of a four-night presentation in San Francisco of “Generations," his remarkable new suite, informed the audience that “There are eight movements, and each of them is named for ...
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Aaron Bennett
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Aaron Bennett decided to dedicate his life to music at the age of 14 after hearing John Coltrane, hoping to one day give others the feeling he felt when hearing his music. This began a long journey that he continues on today.
After earning his BA in music with an emphasis on classical saxophone performance, he then earned an MFA a in Jazz performance where he studied with some of the greatest minds in Jazz including Charlie Haden, Wadada Leo Smith, Larry Koonse and Joe Labarbara. He has also studied musics from Bali, Java, Ghana, Japan and India.
Since graduating, he has had a busy career, making music with a wide variety of amazing musicians and bands from many genre's including jazz, afro-beat, pop/rock, funk and many others, including working with the following; Wadada Leo Smith, Mykal Rose, Peter Kowald, John Butcher, Weasel Walter, Adam Lane, Aphrodesia, Lagos-Roots, The Rova Saxophone Quartet, William Hooker, Lisa Mezzacappa and Vijay Anderson.
Maria Schneider Orchestra at Herbst Theater
by Harry S. Pariser
Maria Schneider Orchestra Herbst Theater SFJAZZ Spring Season San Francisco, CA March 2, 2023 These days only a few touring jazz orchestras exist, and those that do stand apart. Maria Schneider's 18-member ensemble, the Maria Schneider Orchestra Orchestra is one of these. The 59-year-old composer has an impressive résumé. ...
The Musician / Entrepreneur: Eddie Roberts
by B.D. Lenz
Throughout my Chats with Cats columns I've tried to seek out information and advice from professionals across the jazz spectrum to give musicians, like myself, the tools to forward their own careers. This is an unprecedented time where technology has put it all out there for the taking. I discuss all of this in my Mind ...
Concert Promoter Danny Scher
by Lawrence Peryer
In this episode...Spotlight On host Lawrence Peryer chats with long time concert promoter, Danny Scher. Danny had an illustrious career working with legendary concert promoter, Bill Graham but as a younger man, at the start of his career, booked Duke Ellington and Vince Guaraldi. As a high school student in Palo Alto, CA, Danny Scher came ...
2022: The Year in Jazz
by Ken Franckling
Current events impacted the jazz world in significant ways throughout 2022. In its third year, the coronavirus pandemic continued to lurk in some settings, while others recovered in robust fashion. Russia's war on Ukraine was felt by musicians and triggered an outpouring of support for its victims. Initiatives to ensure greater equity in jazz advanced. The ...
Horne to Strayhorn At Black Repertory Theater
by Walter Atkins
Nina Causey Black Repertory Theater Horne to Strayhorn Berkeley, CA November 19, 2022 Horne to Strayhorn, an original musical play created by Dr. Mona Vaughn Scott, celebrated and explored the complicated relationship between the legendary Lena Horne and the brilliant jazz composer Billy Strayhorn. Saturday's performance featured Bay Area vocalist ...
Myra Melford Fire and Water Quintet at SFJAZZ Center
by Roy Strassman
Myra Melford's Fire and Water Quintet SFJAZZ Center San Francisco, CA November 6, 2022 The Free jazz pianist and composer Myra Melford made the trip across the Bay Bridge to the SFJAZZ Joe Henderson Lab to bring her Fire and Water Quintet to an eagerly expectant audience. The quintet's name derives ...
