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The Brian Setzer Orchestra: 15th Anniversary Christmas Rocks! Tour at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury
by Mike Perciaccante
The Brian Setzer Orchestra with the Lara Hope and the Ark-tones NYCB Theatre at Westbury 15th Anniversary Christmas Rocks! Tour Westbury, NY November 27, 2018 Now in its 15th year, Brian Setzer's annual holiday tour has become a legendary extravaganza. The rockabilly guitarslinger loves Christmas and really gets into the ...
The Bebop Channel Launches Aiming to Disrupt Traditional Jazz Media
The first television station focused solely on jazz culture launched this week; The BeBop Channel is an OTT channel available at beboptv.com and on Amazon Prime Video. The channel, identified as “Jazz – Hip Hop all Grown Up”, was created out of the realization that jazz lovers are relegated to PBS-style documentaries if they have interest ...
Pianist-Composer Brittany Anjou Introduces Sweeping, Original Vision On "Enamigo Reciprokataj," Set For Feb. 15 Release By Origin Records
Pianist-composer Brittany Anjou blends the influences of a wide range of jazz and classical piano, and a fascination with the Esperanto language, on her stunning debut Enamiĝo Reciprokataj, set for a February 15 release on Origin Records. A trio album featuring bassist Greg Chudzik and drummer Nicholas Anderson (as well as two tracks with special guests, ...
Library of Congress Acquires Archive of Jazz Great Billy Strayhorn
The Library of Congress announced today that it has acquired the original manuscripts documenting the work of composer, arranger and pianist Billy Strayhorn. An important star in the jazz firmament, Strayhorn was the source of much of the sound of the Duke Ellington Orchestra. He worked with Ellington for nearly 30 years, writing or collaborating on ...
Pete McCann: Mild-Mannered Superhero Guitarist
by Mark Corroto
A mainstay of the New York scene, guitarist Pete McCann released his sixth recording as a leader Pay For It On The Other Side (McCannic Music, 2018). He is also an in demand sideman working in everything from duos to big bands, and his guitar can be heard on 100 recordings. McCann shared with us what ...
Aaron Goldberg Trio at @exuberance
by Geno Thackara
Aaron Goldberg Trio @exuberance Philadelphia, PA November 23, 2018 It was a rollicking evening set full of jaunty rhythms and good humor. Aaron Goldberg clearly relished the rich sound of the Steinway and the feel of the room. A packed crowd had come out to unwind at the ...
Kris Funn: Bass Player, Story Teller
by R.J. DeLuke
Kris Funn didn't start out on bass but, coming from a musical family, there was little chance he wouldn't at least test the water and see what music was all about. In time, the bass reached out and grabbed him. He's since had a career that has had him playing his immense bass skills ...
Phillip Johnston: Back From Down Under
by Ken Dryden
IntroductionPhillip Johnston is best known to many jazz fans as co-founder of The Microscopic Septet, though the saxophonist and composer has led many groups of his own and co-led others, including Big Trouble, The Transparent Quartet, Fast 'N' Bulbous and The Spokes. In addition, Johnston has composed and performed numerous soundtracks for both silent and modern ...
Larry Fuller Trio at The Jazz Corner
by Martin McFie
The Lary Fuller Trio The Jazz Corner Hilton Head Island, SC November 9-10, 2018 The Larry Fuller Trio came into Hilton Head, SC from Asheville to play The Jazz Corner. Next stop for them is home to New York City then Denver, Las Vegas, and out along the Californian coast. ...
Dave Liebman, Stéphane Spira and More
by Joe Dimino
The mighty NEA Jazz Master Saxophonist Dave Liebman kicks off this week's episode of Neon Jazz, as we play tracks from legends he played with over the years, like Elvin Jones and the mighty Miles Davis. We also take a look at the new music from the great Jared Sims and hear words of wisdom from ...
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