Vassal Benford ‘Melody Man’ – LISTEN
With more than 57 platinum records to his credit working with a galaxy of stars in various music genres, over $150 million in movie box office receipts, and management duties […]
With more than 57 platinum records to his credit working with a galaxy of stars in various music genres, over $150 million in movie box office receipts, and management duties […]
First the good news: As you can see in our annual Festival Guide, there are plenty of jazz festivals scheduled to happen around the world … Read More “JT Notes: […]
She hung out with Earth, Wind & Fire, helped coach Michael Jackson and was the last person to sing with The Duke. Now Jean Carne is enjoying an unexpected second […]
Kentish Town Forum, LondonAt 81, Clinton occasionally needs to sit down, but his band more than carry him with musicianship that straddles acid-rock, jazz and more Keen-eyed observers will note […]
What: Indy Jazz Fest 2022 When: September 30-October 2 Where: Garfield Park MacAllister Amphitheater, Indianapolis, IN. This fall will be the time for Indianapolis’ celebration of jazz featuring the best […]
For those who love low woodwinds, Brian Landrus has become a steadfast champion. Few musicians this side of Harry Carney have specialized in bass clarinet … Read More “Brian Landrus: […]
Depending on how he looks at it, Kenny Garrett’s latest album, Sounds from the Ancestors, has been out for an eternity or an instant. Recorded … Read More “Kenny Garrett […]
(Impulse!)The saxophonist’s debut solo outing is a shift towards the meditative, but still crackles with his signature energy Extraordinarily, this mini-album marks the solo debut of saxophonist and band leader […]
(NXN)The Norwegian pianist puts his own beguiling twist on songs he knows by heart Yet another “fresh approach” to a selection of Beatles tunes? I almost let this one pass. […]
Serial entrepreneur Chris Nettuno isn’t merely a music patron; he’s a member of the band. And when the COVID-19 lockdown threatened the livelihood of his group of full-time studio musicians and sidemen, […]