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Patrice Jegou Wins Independent Music Award (IMA) For Best A Cappella Song

July 1, 2019

Vocalist Patrice Jégou wins Independent Music Award for Best A Cappella Song “Lover Come Back To Me” featuring Take 6’s Mark Kibble & Alvin Chea from her new album, If It Ain't Love. Patrice Jegou (pronounced Zhay-goo), who released her critically acclaimed second album earlier this year, If It Ain't Love, won in the Independent Music ...

Article: Live Review

Keb' Mo' with Jontavious Willis at The Space at Westbury

by Mike Perciaccante
June 30, 2019

Keb' Mo' with Jontavious Willis The Space at Westbury The Solo Tour Westbury, NY June 19, 2019 Keb' Mo' was born Kevin Roosevelt Moore to parents who were from California and Texas and fans of both the blues and gospel music. Their influences are readily apparent in his music. The ...

Article: Live From New York

Brooklyn Folk Festival 2019

by Martin Longley
June 29, 2019

Brooklyn Folk Festival Saint Ann's Church April 5-7, 2019 The Brooklyn Folk Festival takes place at Saint Ann's Church in Brooklyn Heights, but it's organised by the folks at Jalopy in Red Hook, that lively haunt of every type of roots music, an inviting home for both performance and teaching ...

Article: History of Jazz

Bird's Trumpets

by Matt Lavelle
June 28, 2019

Looking closely at all the trumpet players that played with Thelonious Monk in a piece I wrote in March 2018, I decided to continue the focus, and explore the trumpet players that played with Charlie Parker. As challenging as the trumpet is to play, playing Bebop raised the technical bar. Playing with Charlie Parker at fast ...

Article: Live From New York

Terry Riley, Gyan Riley, Oliver Lake, Amir ElSaffar & Tommy Castro

by Martin Longley
June 27, 2019

Terry Riley & Gyan Riley (le) Poisson Rouge April 3, 2019 Terry Riley and his son Gyan Riley enjoy an ongoing duo performance situation, in a forum where the elder composer places the emphasis on spontaneous improvisation, impromptu sonic texturing and intimate musical dialogue. Catching him in this setting, it's ...

Article: In Pictures

New York's 24th Annual Vision Festival

by Frank Rubolino
June 27, 2019

Although Europe has a plethora of creative improvised music festivals throughout the year, drawing on a large audience base of appreciative fans, one festival in the USA stands out as the beacon of hope and encouragement for this music in its native land. Now in its 24th year, New York's Vision Festival, presented by Arts for ...

News: Performance / Tour

Christian De Mesones And Special Guest Debora Galan Unveil An Album And New Jazz Genre At Blues Alley

June 26, 2019

On Wednesday, July 10, genre-busting bassist / composer Christian de Mesones and special guest Debora Galan will bring the slow burn and endless rhythmic possibilities of Latin jazz into the realm of Smooth Jazz—and onto the Blues Alley stage, presenting music from their forthcoming album. Titled They Call Me Big New York, the recording fuses the ...

Article: Live Review

Steve Wilson at the Jazz Room

by Mark Sullivan
June 25, 2019

Steve Wilson The Jazz Room Charlotte, NC June 21, 2019 Saxophonist Steve Wilson has an extensive discography. In addition to his recordings as a leader, he has played with such jazz musicians as pianist Chick Corea, saxophonist Michael Brecker, bassist Dave Holland, big band arranger Gerald Wilson, and saxophonist Joe Henderson. ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Leon Redbone and Lawrence Leathers

by Joe Dimino
June 24, 2019

From the veteran vibes Chuck Redd we rocket into this week's episode of Neon Jazz. From there, we peer into the influences into Chuck's life with cats like Charlie Byrd and Count Basie. We take a good look into the life and music of Paul Serrato and Ashley Pezzotti and pay respects to a couple of ...

News: Performance / Tour

Sam Fazio West Coast Pre-Release Show at Catalina Jazz Club on July 17th - New CD Features Tuck & Patti!

June 24, 2019

Chicago-based vocalist Sam Fazio has established a name for himself in the music scene over the past several years. Sam brings new life to jazz standards and pop classics. Sam has entertained audiences at some of the most prestigious venues in the country, including Green Mill, Jazz Showcase, Andy's Jazz Club, City Winery, Untitled, and SPACE ...