*I watched a movie the other day on HBO max where – when babies were born – parents had the option to implant a microchip in their brains with enough gigs on it so every second of their lives could be recorded on this microchip. And when that person died 60 or 70 years later
*A Hip Hop R&B trifecta is coming to Los Angeles, Saturday, October 1, 2022. The Microsoft Theatre welcomes Salt N’ Peppa, Bell Biv Devoe and Ginuwinefor what promises to be a sizzling night of entertainment. The show was previously scheduled for January of 2022, and thankfully the time has finally come. Showtime is 8:00 pm.
*Legendary jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis has died. The three-time Grammy winner made his transition peacefully in his Chicago home on Monday (09/12/22). A spokesperson confirmed that Lewis was 87. Even though Lewis was primarily a jazz musician, he’s probably best known for his gigantic crossover pop hit “The In Crowd.” The bottom line is that
What: An Evening Of Smooth Jazz Where: Shriners Auditorium, Phoenix, AZ When: Friday, October 7 Enjoy an evening of Class and Jazz featuring Saxophonist Dee Lucas and his band with Keyboardist Gino Rosaria and Jazz Vocalist Kathy Kosins. Also performing is Guitarist Joel Del Rosario with The Franchise Band. The emcee for the evening is internationally known spoken word poet Harold “HB” Branch. Seating
What: SOLFest Cancun Where: Moon Palace Cancun When: November 8-10, 2023 Artist lineup will be announced soon! All-inclusive room packages include: • 5 Star accommodations • Casual and à la carte dining • Beverages (alcoholic & otherwise) • Delicious snacks • 24/7 in-room service • Land sports • Fitness center • Pool & beachside service
What: Warren Hill’s Los Cabos Jazz Festival Where: Hard Rock Los Cabos When: October 8-10, 2023 Lineup: Brian Culbertson Gregory Porter Dave Koz Additional artists will be announced later. All-inclusive room packages include: • 5 Star accommodations • Casual and à la carte dining • Beverages (alcoholic & otherwise) • Delicious snacks • 24/7 in-room
Flourishing in the smooth jazz friendly confines of Skytown Records,Swedish keyboard player Mattias Roos has released his latest project,“Cali Dreaming”. With nine original compositions plus one carefully crafted cover, “Cali Dreaming”is everything one would expect from an artist who without a shadow of doubt is riding the tsunami of a burgeoning solo career. Arranged, produced
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Over three evenings (Aug. 26, 27, and 28) at two different New York City locations (Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem for the first two dates, … Read More “Heard & Seen at the 2022 Charlie Parker Jazz Festival” The post Heard & Seen at the 2022 Charlie Parker Jazz Festival appeared first on JazzTimes.
Bassist Reid Anderson hits the opening riff alone—an elliptical motif in deep, earthy tones, repeated with pensive syncopation—as the Bad Plus commence their first set … Read More “The Bad Plus Is a Quartet, For Now” The post The Bad Plus Is a Quartet, For Now appeared first on JazzTimes.