It was in 2016, with the CD ‘Connected’, that keyboard player Mark Etheredge took the world of smooth jazz by storm. It was his first genuine foray into the genre and maybe it was the ten self penned songs or the plethora of A-List collaborators who rallied round to lend a hand but there seemed
UNIVERSAL ANCESTRY is the first album recorded and released in the United States by Slovak vocalist and lyricist HANKA G. HANKA has lived in New York City since 2016 where she performs at all the local jazz hotspots. She produced UNIVERSAL ANCESTRY together with three stellar jazz musicians – JAMES HURT, SHEDRICK MITCHELL and RODNEY
What: HITMAN LIVEDavid FosterFeaturing Katharine McPheePlus an array of world class vocalistsWhen: December 16 & 17Where: Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas David Foster—the legendary musician, producer, songwriter and composer and winner of 16 Grammy Awards—brings four decades of hits to the Encore Theater, where he’ll tell fascinating storytelling about the songs, artists and moments
In 2020, to celebrate JazzTimes’ 50th anniversary, we made a bold (some would say foolhardy) call: the top 50 jazz albums of the past 50 … Read More “The 10 Best Jazz Albums of the 1950s: Critics’ Picks” The post The 10 Best Jazz Albums of the 1950s: Critics’ Picks appeared first on JazzTimes.
Pianist Matthew Shipp’s ever-expanding discography as leader, soloist, and collaborator can be a challenge to anyone hoping to keep up. In some ways it’s better … Read More “Matthew Shipp Trio: World Construct (ESP-Disk’)” The post Matthew Shipp Trio: World Construct (ESP-Disk’) appeared first on JazzTimes.
Advocating systemic change when civil unrest erupted in the midst of a pandemic and economic uncertainty two years ago, R&B-jazz balladeer Ricky Alan Draughn teamed with two-time Grammy nominated produced Chris “Big Dog” Davis (Norman Brown, Will Downing, Najee) and urban-jazz saxophonist Kim Waters to record a timely version of Sam Cooke’s poignant “A Change Is Gonna Come.” On the heels of the recent Supreme Court decision
What: SOLComedy Jam Where: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana When: January 19-21, 2023 Comedy Mike Epps DL Hughley Michael Blackson Gary Owen Ricky Smiley Bill Bellamy Music Ice Cube Ginuwine Salt-N-Pepa Hosted By Tommy Davidson Click the banner below to book your spot! All-inclusive room packages include: • 5 Star accommodations •
In 2020, to celebrate JazzTimes’ 50th anniversary, we made a bold (some would say foolhardy) call: the top 50 jazz albums of the past 50 … Read More “The 10 Best Jazz Albums of the 1940s: Critics’ Picks” The post The 10 Best Jazz Albums of the 1940s: Critics’ Picks appeared first on JazzTimes.
“I’m sorry, but your friend didn’t make it.” And with that, a small group of friends, loved ones, and co-workers knew the death of William … Read More “Joe La Barbera and Charles Levin: Times Remembered: The Final Years of the Bill Evans Trio (University of North Texas Press)” The post Joe La Barbera and
Singer and actress Freda Payne is set to appear in Ella, First Lady of Song, a musical about jazz vocal legend Ella Fitzgerald, running Aug. … Read More “Freda Payne to Star in Musical About Ella Fitzgerald” The post Freda Payne to Star in Musical About Ella Fitzgerald appeared first on JazzTimes.