Approaching twenty years on the scene and smooth jazz sax-man Jackiem Joyner is still going strong. His 2020 project, a cool five track EP titled ‘Journey Of Passion’ was delivered despite the ravages of Covid-19. In fact he performed and produced all five tracks while still under quarantine but by 2021, and with more than…
Originally from North Yorkshire, England and now comfortably ensconced in Alberta, Canada Brendan Rothwell is one of that exclusive group of contemporary jazz musicians who as a bass player has made his mark as a lead artist. In fact it all began to happen for Brendan in 2016 when his first album ‘Time On My…
Carnegie Hall has announced the schedule for the first U.S. tour by its NYO Jazz ensemble to follow the release of their first full-length studio … Read More “Carnegie Hall’s NYO Jazz Set for Album Release and U.S. Tour” The post Carnegie Hall’s NYO Jazz Set for Album Release and U.S. Tour appeared first on…
Jazz aficionados are more in need of the new than most music fans. For all of you out there with a lust for the aurally … Read More “OK:KO: Liesu (We Jazz)” The post OK:KO: Liesu (We Jazz) appeared first on JazzTimes.
Creating a program of solo piano music is the ultimate challenge for any improvising pianist. The music on my latest album, Ways of Disappearing (Sunnyside), … Read More “Chops: Lucian Ban on Solo Improvisation” The post Chops: Lucian Ban on Solo Improvisation appeared first on JazzTimes.
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced that it is now accepting entries for the 11th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, … Read More “Registration for Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition Now Open” The post Registration for Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition Now Open appeared first on JazzTimes.
Not only was ‘The Little Things’ from Trippin n Rhythm recording artist Cindy Bradley a worthy to successor to her 2017 CD ‘Natural’ it was also her sixth studio project with the label. It delivered the sophisticated ‘Wind Chill Factor’ plus the wonderfully mellifluous ‘Stockholm Summer’ that both went on to become standout radio hits.…
Blue Note Entertainment Group and Another Planet Entertainment are proud to announce the 2022 season of concerts at Oxbow RiverStage, the outdoor music venue in downtown Napa, CA. This year’s concert series at Oxbow RiverStage marks the venue’s first full season and will kick off on June 19 with Brandi Carlile. Other artists confirmed thus far…
Are you wondering where Paul Desmond is? So was Dave Brubeck when this concert was taking place. When it was time for the pianist’s celebrated … Read More “Dave Brubeck Trio: Live from Vienna 1967 (Brubeck Editions)” The post Dave Brubeck Trio: Live from Vienna 1967 (Brubeck Editions) appeared first on JazzTimes.
On June 9, 2022, the Newark Museum of Art in Newark, N.J., will open two exhibits featuring jazz photographs. The first exhibit, Billie Holiday at … Read More “Two Jazz Photography Exhibits to Open at Newark Museum of Art” The post Two Jazz Photography Exhibits to Open at Newark Museum of Art appeared first on…