Have saxophone, will travel. With apologies to Paladin, that sums up the career of reed player Greg Abate. Since the early 1990s, he’s been a … Read More “Overdue Ovation: Greg Abate Is in the Right Place at the Right Time” The post Overdue Ovation: Greg Abate Is in the Right Place at the Right…
The short list of active jazz vocalists forged in the crucible of the 1950s scene, when earning esteem required honing an individual sound, includes Carol … Read More “Carol Sloane: Live at Birdland (Club 44)” The post Carol Sloane: Live at Birdland (Club 44) appeared first on JazzTimes.
In late July, Dizzy’s Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center will be hosting a series of concerts in honor of the 2020 and 2022 inductees … Read More “Jazz at Lincoln Center Celebrates Inductees into Ertegun Hall of Fame” The post Jazz at Lincoln Center Celebrates Inductees into Ertegun Hall of Fame appeared first on…
Those who acquaint themselves with the finer genres of music are well aware of Jazz Hamilton, and are witness to the magic that is embedded in a Jazz Hamilton interpretation. The virtuoso saxophonist who has captured the attention of thousands worldwide has returned to the music industry – this time, he is destined more than…
Alabaster DePlume, the stage name for the Mancunian saxophonist and composer Gus Fairbairn, makes intimate music, but that’s only the beginning. His work typically combines his … Read More “Alabaster DePlume: Gold: Go Forward in the Courage of Your Love (International Anthem)” The post Alabaster DePlume: Gold: Go Forward in the Courage of Your Love (International…
“When we learn a song, we play it from here.” At the word “here,” Charlie Gabriel motions to his heart. It is a Tuesday afternoon … Read More “Charlie Gabriel: Going Solo at 89” The post Charlie Gabriel: Going Solo at 89 appeared first on JazzTimes.
South African piano great Nduduzo Makhathini’s latest, In the Spirit of Ntu, shudders to life animated by outrage over a pernicious evil: the erasure of … Read More “Nduduzo Makhathini: In the Spirit of Ntu (Blue Note Africa)” The post Nduduzo Makhathini: In the Spirit of Ntu (Blue Note Africa) appeared first on JazzTimes.
No one can accuse Dave Douglas of pandering to mainstream interests. Among his primary inspirations for Secular Psalms is the Ghent Altarpiece (a.k.a. The Adoration … Read More “Dave Douglas: Secular Psalms (Greenleaf)” The post Dave Douglas: Secular Psalms (Greenleaf) appeared first on JazzTimes.
After having released seven solo albums constructed of sophisticated pop, funk and jazz fusion featuring guest vocalists, saxophonist Nick Stefanacci decided to throw a changeup by crafting a buoyant smooth/contemporary jazz instrumental, “Dance Until Dawn,” which drops May 24 on the Sweet Lion Music Group label. Stefanacci wrote the single with Billboard hitmaker Adam Hawley, who produced the vibrant, melody-rich sax-led tune.…
“The Detroit Way,” according to author Bill Harris, who’s written extensively about jazz, is a tradition of schooling rising Detroit jazz musicians on the rudiments … Read More “Marcus Elliot Keeps the Detroit Jazz Tradition Alive” The post Marcus Elliot Keeps the Detroit Jazz Tradition Alive appeared first on JazzTimes.