Results for "Sting"

Ranky Tanky with Ms. Lisa Fischer at the Carver

by Katchie Cartwright
February 18, 2025

Ranky Tanky with Ms. Lisa Fischer The Carver Community Cultural Center Jo Long Theatre San Antonio January 17 Some shows stick with you. Not that anyone remembers every note, every word, every move, but an ineffable feeling lingers. Maya Angelou said it: “People will forget what you said, ...

Kenny Garrett Speaks Through The Soul of His Jazz

by Dean Nardi
February 10, 2025

Mental bungee-jumping may not be their sport of choice, but a cerebral ledge exists that sooner or later every jazz musician must leap off. One day, ready or not, tuning up or shaking down their instrument, they will glance in a mirror, hug a pregnant mother-to-be, second-line a funeral, walk in the deepest, dark woods, chance ...

Julian & Roman Wasserfuhr: Safe Place

by Neil Duggan
January 24, 2025

There is a place where jazz, classical and chamber music converge and it is home to German brothers Julian & Roman Wasserfuhr. Trumpeter Julian and pianist Roman, both outstanding musicians, have been releasing albums on the ACT Music label since 2006 and captivating global listeners with their distinctive approach. Their compositions are both rigorously crafted and ...

Jazz on Soul, Pop, Rock, Folk, and other intangible territories - Part 2

by Artur Moral
November 7, 2024

Part 1 | Part 2 James Carter soloing on a song by Sting? A prolific French guitarist and producer, approaching his thousandth album, deconstructing one of Billy Joel's most candid love songs? A Spanish trumpeter translating the Bee Gees into the jazz language? Yes, all this will happen in this second installment of a ...

Souvik Dutta: 20 Years of Abstract Logix

by Mike Jacobs
September 27, 2024

If you are a music lover, you may already know the name Souvik (pronounced show-vik) Dutta. Over the last 20 years, he has taken his Abstract Logix enterprise from a pre-YouTube streaming platform to a music retail website to a niche imprint to a respected independent label boasting a top-tier roster that includes the likes of ...

The Police

Active since: 1977

The Police were a British rock band formed in London in 1977, consisting of Sting (Gordon Sumner) on lead vocals and bass guitar, Andy Summers on guitar, and Stewart Copeland on drums. They gained prominence during the late 1970s and early 1980s with their distinctive blend of rock, reggae, and punk influences.

Their debut album, Outlandos d'Amour (1978), introduced their unique sound to the world, featuring hits like "Roxanne," which became one of their signature songs. Their second album, Reggatta de Blanc (1979), continued their success with tracks such as "Message in a Bottle" and "Walking on the Moon." Both albums helped establish their reputation for catchy melodies and innovative arrangements.

Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience 2024

by Geoff Anderson
July 1, 2024

Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience 2024 Aspen, Colorado June 20-22, 2024 The Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience returned this year with 20 acts performing over the course of three nights in various venues around downtown Aspen. JAS has been sponsoring two festivals (or “Experiences") each of the last several years. The June ...

Andy Summers Live at Le Poisson Rouge

by Chris DeRosa
June 19, 2024

Andy Summers Le Poisson Rouge The Cracked Lens + A Missing String Tour New York, New York June 12, 2024 Hello, my name is Chris DeRosa and this is what I heard... Andy Summers gained notoriety in the late '70s with the mega-pop ...

Cyrille Aimée: Music Flows From Within

by Scott Lichtman
April 9, 2024

Renowned vocalist Cyrille Aimée possesses a wholly unique sound. Certainly, it is based on her voice timbre but also reflects her approach to music. She is equally adept at jazz standards and pop-jazz. She can swing and scat on cue, then shift to high tech sound loops. Songs in English, French and Spanish are delivered with ...

606 Club In London

by Sammy Stein
February 15, 2024

The 606 Club in Chelsea has long been a Mecca for jazz fans who enjoy tasty food and great music. Entered by descending steep steps from the busy, bustling streets in one of London's busiest areas, 606 feels like a secret world where cozy tables, attentive staff, and superb music can be found in abundance. Owner ...