*Kenya Barris has once again filed to end his marriage to his estranged wife, Dr. Rania “Rainbow” Barris, after more than 20 years together. Barris filed for divorce in Los Angeles Superior Court on June 1, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the separation, according to a court document obtained by PEOPLE. Dr. Barris…
Multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and “rising jazz phenom” (NPR) releases his commanding debut album, Let Sound Tell All, on the legendary Verve Records. Rodriguez also today releases a live performance video of his single, “Two Way Street,” a high-octane track that sounds like Coltrane’s Classic Quartet put through a distortion pedal. Listen to the album: https://juliusrodriguez.lnk.to/LSTA and…
Misz the Groove Producer has produced music featuring Patrice Rushen, Jeff Lorber and Ernie Watts. Her present lineup consists of Jessica Lurie on alto, soprano and tenor saxophones and flute. Kate Olson on soprano and tenor saxophones.The rhythm section features Michael Powers on guitars, Paul Richardson on keys, and John Studamire on bass. This is…
The Columbus, Ohio native drummer/bandleader James Gaiters is one of the most swinging and rocksteady drummers on the scene today, as evidenced byhis high profile gigs with Mulgrew Miller, David Murray, James Carter, and the jazz organ virtuoso Jimmy Smith, to name a select few. Gaiters is a student of the jazzorgan trio tradition, and…
Uncertainty brought on by the pandemic has inspired major life changes as well as creating a sense of urgency when it comes to completing long-gestating projects. Five years in the making and fifteen years since their last release, jazz ensemble The Jones Factor committed to finishing their third album, “The Time is Now,” as soon as pandemic…
Terence Blanchard looked around the restaurant table and launched into a gentle sermon about jazz education in Detroit that was part homily, part pep talk, … Read More “20 Years of Supporting Detroit Jazz” The post 20 Years of Supporting Detroit Jazz appeared first on JazzTimes.
Improvised music like jazz requires creative listening. Avant-garde jazz requires the most creative listening of all. The music of Whit Dickey’s quartet (Dickey, drums; Rob … Read More “Whit Dickey Quartet: Astral Long Form: Staircase in Space (TAO Forms)” The post Whit Dickey Quartet: Astral Long Form: Staircase in Space (TAO Forms) appeared first on…
Columbia University’s Center for Jazz Studies, in conjunction with the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation (LAEF), is presenting the 2022 Louis Armstrong International Continuum: Armstrong & … Read More “Armstrong International Continuum Presents Virtual Symposium and Concert” The post Armstrong International Continuum Presents Virtual Symposium and Concert appeared first on JazzTimes.
Chlöe Bailey has partnered with DoorDash to launch a custom hot sauce. Beginning June 9, the company’s DashPass members will add zing to their meals with “Make ‘Em Sweat,” a limited-edition sauce that is sweet but also packs some heat. According to Chlöe, the hot sauce aligns with her who she is as a person.…
Rising singer Josh Levi has released his second project, Disc Two. The Houston, Texas, native’s new offering is the follow-up to Disc One, released in 2020. It features eight songs, including three previously-shared tracks, such as “NASA“ and “Vices.” The latter track was one of the focus tracks for Disc Two. Levi exclusively told Rated R&B more about…