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…
Serial entrepreneur Chris Nettuno isn’t merely a music patron; he’s a member of the band. And when the COVID-19 lockdown threatened the livelihood of his group of full-time studio musicians and sidemen, the conga player found a way to keep the music playing. Those weekly porch concerts not only kept the musicians afloat but became the lifeblood…
Vocalist Naima Shamborguer has been an illuminating presence on Detroit’s jazz scene for decades, elevating standards with her richly textured voice and classically trained ear. … Read More “Naima Shamborguer: Naima (Shambones)” The post Naima Shamborguer: Naima (Shambones) appeared first on JazzTimes.
Twelve Months doesn’t seem all that long but for guitarist Chris Standring these last twelve months have been different. They began with his thirteenth solo CD ‘Wonderful World’ only to be hijacked by a pandemic that refused to go away. Then there was the small matter of a heart attack before getting to this, his…
Multi-platinum, 12-time GRAMMY Award-winner John Legend today released “Dope,” the first song from his forthcoming new album. Click HERE to listen. “Dope,” produced by Ian Kirkpatrick and Ryan Tedder, is co-written by Legend, Charlie Puth, Ryan Tedder, Ian Kirkpatrick and rapper J.I.D, who is also featured on the track. The moving and infectious song sets the tone for getting summer started with its block-party vibes and…
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…