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Jeff Berlin: Low Standards
by Glenn Astarita
Indeed, bassist and educator Jeff Berlin is a modern era pioneer amid accolades that have piled high, spanning several decades via his astounding technique and contributions to progressive-rock, jazz fusion and modern mainstream jazz. Following up his jazz trio outing High Standards (2010, M.A.J. Records) also featuring bassist, pianist Richard Drexler, the core differentiator on Low ...
Hernando Jazz Society Presents "The USA In Song" On Sunday November 11
This is a continuing series of monthly HJS events to continue raising funds for scholarships for local middle and high school musicians. The Hernando Jazz Society, now in its 18th season, will perform “The USA In Song” on Sunday November 11, 1:30 PM. Enjoy a nostalgic afternoon dancing to the live sounds of great tunes such ...
Hammond B3 Organ Film In Post Production
TAMPA , Fla. – A seven-year labor of love, “Killer B3” features some of the greatest Hammond organists in the U.S. Three have died since the project began, most notable among them the king of the B3, Jimmy Smith of Philadelphia, who brought the instrument from the church to the club in the 1950s. “Killer B3” ...
The Green U.S. Tour And New Single
CHART-TOPPING REGGAE BAND FROM HAWAII EMBARKS ON 30-CITY HEADLINING TOUR The Green's 30-city Liars & Lovers Tour kicked off September 26th in Jacksonville Beach, FL. On September 11th, they released their new single “Liar” on Easy Star Records. This is the first new music from the celebrated Hawaiian band since its 2011 album, “Ways & Means," ...
ITI Records Resurfaces After Many Years Dormant
After Thirty Years since its inception, ITI Records is returning to re-release its catalog as well as new titles in the future. Original owner, Mike Dion, who had been recalled to Active Duty in 1998 by the Navy, due to the wars in Bosnia and the Middle East has retired and has since returned to the ...
Jimmy Buffett the Face of This Year's Jazz Fest? Really?
I'm late to this news, but ... a young Jimmy Buffett is the face of this year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival poster? Really? Really? Who's next, Bon Jovi? I'm no Jimmy Buffett hater, although I believe the guy is vastly overrated. At the start of his career, he turned in some interesting, idiosyncratic singer-songwriter ...
Jazz Vocalist Linda Baker's Live Return Engagement At Polo Grill And Bar
New York, NY, February 2, 2011—Following her two recent successful shows there during the month of January, Linda Baker will again be performing live at the Polo Grill and Bar in Lakewood Ranch, Florida on Saturday, February 5, 2011, from 7:00-10:00 PM, and on Saturday, February 19, 2011, from 7:00-10:00 PM. ..." smooth, polished and natural."—Lily ...
Vincent Herring, "Morning Star" (CD Review)
I recently reviewed alto saxophonist Vincent Herring's Morning Star for Jazz Times. Click here to go directly to the review, which appeared in the magazine's September issue, or read the full text below. Vincent Herring & Earth Jazz, Morning Star (Challenge) Shades of the Headhunters, Weather Report, the Crusaders and, not surprisingly, Cannonball Adderley's electric-jazz releases ...
The Marsalis Family, Music Redeems (CD Review)
All of the jazz-playing Marsalises together, on one stage? It rarely happens, but it's impressive when it does. My review of their new CD, documenting a live performance, was published this week in Las Vegas City Life. Click here to go to the paper's site, or read the full text below. The Marsalis Family, Music Redeems ...
Jeff Berlin, "High Standards" (CD Review)
Virtuoso electric bassist Jeff Berlin is back with one of his strongest jazz releases ever. Jeff is something of a neighbor, as we both live in the Tampa Bay area, and his Players School of Music is located in Clearwater. I've had the chance to become acquainted with Jeff over the years, through a week-long stint ...
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