Thrill Ride Written by Dennis Johnson, Bob Baldwin, and Ragan Whiteside Produced by Dennis Johnson and Bob Baldwin Ragan Whiteside – Flute Phil Hamilton – Guitar Rich Harrison – Drums Dennis Johnson – Keyboards, Drum Programming Bob Baldwin – Keyboard Bass, Piano The post Ragan Whiteside ‘Thrill Ride’ – LISTEN appeared first on Smooth Jazz…
If you’re old enough to remember the 1986 release of Argentine bandoneonist/composer Astor Piazzolla’s noirish Tango: Zero Hour, you’ll recall that its entry onto the world … Read More “Astor Piazzolla: The American Clavé Recordings (Nonesuch)” The post Astor Piazzolla: The American Clavé Recordings (Nonesuch) appeared first on JazzTimes.
It’s a cold March Friday night in New York City, but the crowd inside the Village Vanguard crackles with warmth as it engages with the … Read More “Melissa Aldana Begins New Career Phase with 12 Stars” The post Melissa Aldana Begins New Career Phase with 12 Stars appeared first on JazzTimes.
Well known for his classy virtuosity, Grammy nominated sax and flute player Najee has been one of the most influential figures in contemporary jazz for the past thirty plus years. He enjoyed his first big break in 1983 when, with his brother Fareed, he toured with Chaka Khan. This in turn brought him to the…
Taken from his 2020 Trippin n Rhythm album ‘Blue Moon’ the intensely rhythmic ‘Rain’ is the latest track to be serviced to radio. It follows both the similarly disposed ‘Bittersweet’ and the altogether more chilled out title cut as being sublime selections with which to show off this fine collection. ‘Blue Moon’ is Skinny’s fourth…
Bay Area guitarist and composer John Schott will lead “’Round Midnight Reconsidered,” an all-night musical meditation celebrating Thelonious Monk’s iconic composition and paying respect to … Read More “John Schott Leads “’Round Midnight Reconsidered” Event on Shavout” The post John Schott Leads “’Round Midnight Reconsidered” Event on Shavout appeared first on JazzTimes.
Best New Artist Grammy nominee Tank and The Bangas’ new album Red Balloon is out now on Verve Forecast. Predominantly produced by Tank and the Bangas, the 16-track album includes contributions from Alex Isley, Masego, Lalah Hathaway, Jacob Collier, Questlove, Big Freedia, Trombone Shorty, Jamison Ross, The Hamiltones, Georgia Anne Muldrow and Wayne Brady. Red Balloon was born out of a pandemic-ordered break from the band’s rigorous touring schedule. The hiatus gave the…
Ultimate Disco CruiseSailing February 25 – March 2, 2023Aboard Celebrity SummitFrom Miami, FL to Key West and Cozumel Artists will include: Kool & The Gang Billy Ocean Taylor Dayne Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge Tavares Norma Jean Wright & Luci Martin (formerly of Chic) with special guest Evelyn “Champagne” King Heatwave The Trammps featuring Earl Young Al McKay Allstars C+C…
Many things have changed since Kind Folk formed in 2014 and launched on record with 2018’s Why Not, but the collective resolve of this quartet’s … Read More “Kind Folk: Head Towards the Center (Fresh Sound New Talent)” The post Kind Folk: Head Towards the Center (Fresh Sound New Talent) appeared first on JazzTimes.
Visit a pro audio retailer and almost every studio monitor speaker you see will have amplification built in. But visit a high-end audio store and … Read More “Audio Files: Active Speakers vs. Passive Speakers” The post Audio Files: Active Speakers vs. Passive Speakers appeared first on JazzTimes.