Tenor saxophonist Julieta Eugenio was recently reminded of the distinct pleasure one can derive from masters of her chosen instrument. While cooking at home and … Read More “Julieta Eugenio Takes a Giant Leap with Debut Album” The post Julieta Eugenio Takes a Giant Leap with Debut Album appeared first on JazzTimes.
Queens College will celebrate the life, music, and legacy of Jimmy Heath in a concert at the school’s LeFrak Concert Hall on May 21. The … Read More “Jimmy Heath Honored in Concert and Street Naming in Queens” The post Jimmy Heath Honored in Concert and Street Naming in Queens appeared first on JazzTimes.
Chieli Minucci is in a celebratory mood, and he plans to let loose across the US throughout “Twenty Twenty 2.” That’s the title of the three-time Emmy winner and Grammy nominated guitarist’s contemporary jazz band’s fortieth anniversary album, which dropped last month. The leader and creative force behind Special EFX, Minucci wrote and produced the jazz, rock, fusion, blues, pop and…
Award winning, chart topping, renowned guitarist TIM BOWMAN will be releasing his new project 80’s 8.0. Needless to say, this is a lover’s of 80’s music dream come true. Classic songs like “Rock With You,” “Careless Whisper,” “What’s Love Got Do With It,” and “The Biggest Part of Me.” All not only classics but huge…
“ALL I WANT” is the latest single lifted from the recently released critically-acclaimed 17th studio album, “LESSONS”. The nostalgic and alluring music video was directed by Steven Jon (Oh Yeah Cool). The track was written by Eric Roberson, Kenny Greene and Dwayne Bastiany and produced by Bastiany for Major Music, LLC. with additional vocals by Kenny Greene, Jeff Sanders and Clinton “Buddy” Wike. “This song…
Aaron Seeber’s cymbals don’t mix—at least not in this mix. As presented in audio by the drummer himself and co-producer Kevin Sun, the ride and … Read More “Aaron Seeber: First Move (Cellar)” The post Aaron Seeber: First Move (Cellar) appeared first on JazzTimes.
On Saturday, May 21, 2022, Patrice Rushen will premier her newly commissioned work, “The Resonate Suite,” which was written for The Gathering Orchestra Nonet, directed … Read More “Patrice Rushen to Premier New Work at Carr Center in Detroit” The post Patrice Rushen to Premier New Work at Carr Center in Detroit appeared first on…
With the exception of certain legends like J.J., Kai, and Big T, trombonists tend to be the consummate outsiders of jazz; they know the rules … Read More “Jacob Garchik: Assembly (Yestereve)” The post Jacob Garchik: Assembly (Yestereve) appeared first on JazzTimes.
Everything about Israeli-born tenor and soprano saxophonist Eli Degibri is a celebration. You can hear that in his sideman gigs with Herbie Hancock and Al … Read More “Eli Degibri Honors His Parents on New Album, Henri and Rachel” The post Eli Degibri Honors His Parents on New Album, Henri and Rachel appeared first on…
The curious cover art of drummer/vibraphonist/composer Ches Smith’s 10th album (a 1987 ink-on-paper work by Raymond Pettibon) looks like Japanese kanji gone wrong: railroad tracks … Read More “Ches Smith: Interpret It Well (Pyroclastic)” The post Ches Smith: Interpret It Well (Pyroclastic) appeared first on JazzTimes.