Taken from his 2022 seasonal collection ‘Dave Koz & Friends: Christmas Ballads’ Dave is utilizing the big expansive ballad ‘Wrapped Up In Your Smile’ to prove (if indeed proof was needed) that his music is for life not just for Christmas. Although ‘Christmas Ballads’ was in the main crammed full of yuletide classics that, in
Slated for release March 6, ‘Sunshine Of Mine’ is the latest album from Billboard chart-topping artist and multi-platinum producer Emmanuel “U-Nam” Abiteboul. An eclectic concoction of eight original compositions plus two carefully crafted covers it opens with the easy grooving title cut that takes its name from the love U-Nam has for his six year
Mtume, whom I affectionately called “Tumes,” was in my uncle Miles Davis’s band. Whenever the band would come through Chicago, I would come backstage and … Read More “In Memoriam: James Mtume” The post In Memoriam: James Mtume appeared first on JazzTimes.
John Bailey established himself as a stalwart trumpeter and flugelhornist for bands fronted by the likes of Buddy Rich, Ray Charles, and Arturo O’Farrill, waiting … Read More “John Bailey Time Bandits (Freedom Road)” The post John Bailey Time Bandits (Freedom Road) appeared first on JazzTimes.
Libby York has been on the scene for a while, but for those who haven’t yet encountered her music, her fifth album Dreamland makes an … Read More “Libby York Dreamland (OA2)” The post Libby York Dreamland (OA2) appeared first on JazzTimes.
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My introduction to Joey’s music was in 1995 when I was given his Live at the 5 Spot CD as a Christmas gift and immediately … Read More “In Memoriam: Joey DeFrancesco” The post In Memoriam: Joey DeFrancesco appeared first on JazzTimes.
On the night of July 17, 1987, the 20th anniversary of John Coltrane’s passing, I listened (as I frequently did in those days) to Eric … Read More “In Memoriam: Eric Jackson” The post In Memoriam: Eric Jackson appeared first on JazzTimes.
I was living in Seattle and my manager received a cassette from someone named Ron Miles. I had no idea who he was. He had … Read More “In Memoriam: Ron Miles” The post In Memoriam: Ron Miles appeared first on JazzTimes.
The last few years have been particularly hard ones for the jazz family. Between COVID-19 and other health hazards, the resulting isolation, and the shutdown … Read More “In Memoriam: Final Roll Call” The post In Memoriam: Final Roll Call appeared first on JazzTimes.