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Joe Zawinul & The Zawinul Syndicate: 75
by John Kelman
Some artists play until they drop--not always a good thing--but for Weather Report co-founder/Zawinul Syndicate leader Joe Zawinul, his life was defined by a tough stoicism. Unlike drummer Elvin Jones, whose final days were tragic in the loss of his signature strength, the groundbreaking keyboardist gigged--despite the Merkel cell carcinoma that would result in his passing ...
Festival International de Jazz de Montreal celebrates its 30th birthday with Chris Botti, Ornette Coleman, Maria Schneider, Wayne Shorter, Gary Burton and Pat Metheny
Beirut, Chris Botti, Jackson Browne, Pink Martini, Ornette Coleman Quartet, Maria Schneider, King Sunny Ade and Femi Kuti & The Positive Force, Wayne Shorter Quartet, The Lost Fingers, Gary Burton Quartet Revisited with Pat Metheny, Steve Swallow and Antonio Sanchez, George Wein and the Newport All-Stars, Battle of the Bands with the Glenn Miller Orchestra and ...
SFJAZZ Collective: Ottawa, Canada March 1, 2009
by John Kelman
SFJAZZ CollectiveDominion-Chalmers United Church Ottawa, Canada March 1, 2009 It was a stellar weekend for jazz in Ottawa, Canada. First, on Saturday, February 26 fans were treated to an intimate but outstanding evening of music by local bassist John Geggie and his guests, guitarist Vic Juris and drummer John ...
Icons Among Us: Jazz in the Present Tense - Four-Part Documentary
Four-Part Jazz Documentary Explores Contemporary Jazz Luminaries Including Herbie Hancock, Terence Blanchard, Jason Moran, The Bad Plus The Documentary Channel Exclusive Premiere Of All Four Episodes Begins April 20 Episode One Premieres April 15 at Jazz At Lincoln Center Paradigm Studio partners with Don Q Rum in association with Rums of Puerto Rico to present Icons ...
2009 Playboy Jazz Festival
Line up for the 31st Annual Playboy Jazz Festival June 13 & 14, 2009 at the Hollywood Bowl, presented in cooperation with the L.A. Philharmonic Association. SATURDAY 13 2:20- 11:00 PM The Neville Brothers Remembering the Miles Davis Classic Kind of Blue @50 Jimmy Cobb's So What Band Featuring Wallace ...
Playboy Jazz Fest Announces Lineup
Quincy Jones had a twofold purpose in taking the podium at Wednesday's announcement of the 31st annual Playboy Jazz Festival. First he continued his advocacy for a secretary of the arts Cabinet position; second he introduced 23-year-old Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodriguez, whom he has taken under his wing over the past few years. Rodriguez, who performed ...
Esperanza Spalding, Wayne Shorter Top Playboy Jazz Fest Lineup
Start considering your Hollywood Bowl boxed-lunch options, L.A.'s own jazz-themed Coachella (albeit with far more hospitable weather) is coming. Past years have generally offered a combination of performers from the genre's considerable past, pop-jazz favorites and the occasional left-field pick (Ozomatli, anyone?), and this year's lineup is no exception. Among the can't-miss picks for this year's ...
Hot House: Hot House: Cuban Tribute to Charlie Parker
by Nicholas F. Mondello
Over the last year, there have been a number of Latin tribute CD releases, incuding trombonist Conrad Herwig's The Latin Side of Wayne Shorter (Halfnote, 2008). Trumpeter Steven Gluzband's Hot House: Cuban Tribute to Charlie Parker tribute goes right for the “tribute jugular" of jazz with this entertaining, and highly interesting CD. Who better to honor ...
Reverend Zen: Angels, Blues and the Crying Moon
by David King
The New York group Reverend Zen has released its debut album, Angels, Blues & the Crying Moon (Blackjack Music, 2006), that is quickly garnering music industry acclaim around the world. Platitudes aside, Reverend Zen's true genius lies in its music. The album is everything a great album should be: melodies that hang in your head like ...
Gary Husband: There were these three Yorkshiremen...
by Ian Patterson
Gary Husband has long cemented his reputation as one of fusion's premier drummers--hell, even Billy Cobham thought two was better than one and hired him as a second drummer. Husband's flexibility has seen him drum in the NDR Big Band, with jazz-funk outfit Level 42, and in a trio format with guitarist Robin Trower and bassist ...
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