577 Records, a label based in Italy, has announced a new residency program—“Sounds of Freedom”—in which five musicians will work with drummer Francisco Mela in … Read More “Francisco Mela to Host Residency Project in Italy” The post Francisco Mela to Host Residency Project in Italy appeared first on JazzTimes.
Funny an Irish-based journalist who’s written about James Joyce’s Ulysses, wounded British soldiers, and Nick Cave is the man making the auspicious title claim of … Read More “Philip Watson: Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer: The Guitarist Who Changed the Sound of American Music (Faber)” The post Philip Watson: Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer: The Guitarist Who…
Working with a galaxy of stars in various music genres Vassal Benford has more than 57 platinum records to his credit. He has notched up over $150 million in movie box office receipts and if that wasn’t enough he also manages the interests of boxing champion Manny Pacquiao and the estate of blues icon B.B.…
Due out on May 24, ‘Dance Until Dawn’ is the latest smooth jazz single from saxophonist Nick Stefanacci. Written by Stefanacci and guitarist Adam Hawley this genre defining mid tempo charmer serves as a preview for his eighth solo album, ‘Nú FNK’ that is due out later this year. Not only will it return him…
Headed to radio right now, ‘Stomp’ from guitar greats Larry Carlton and Paul Brown is taken from their highly rated 2021 album ‘Soul Searchin’. Edgy, streetwise and insatiably bluesy this supercharged tour de force comes complete with a fiery horn section courtesy of Ron King on trumpet and Greg Vail on sax. Carlton, who was…
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 for boxing champion Manny Pacquiao and the estate of fabled blues icon B.B. King, megaproducer Vassal Benford is returning to his roots determined to conquer jazz just like everything else he’s…
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 in world-renowned jazz superstars to Indy’s local jazz heroes. Check back soon and we will let you know when the festival line up is released,…
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: The Fate of the Leopolis Jazz Festival” The post JT Notes: The Fate of the Leopolis Jazz Festival appeared first on JazzTimes.
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: Red List (Palmetto/BlueLand)” The post Brian Landrus: Red List (Palmetto/BlueLand) appeared first on JazzTimes.
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 Reflects on Generations Past, Present, and Future with Sounds from the Ancestors” The post Kenny Garrett Reflects on Generations Past, Present, and Future with Sounds…