Dave Koz reunites with the original cast of the longest-running jazz-based Christmas Tour on this album, marking the 25th Anniversary milestone of the tour in 2022. Produced by the legendary Philippe Saisse, the album features all newly recorded Christmas favorites and one original song from Koz, who has previously released 7 holiday-themed albums, and heartfelt
Sometimes it’s nice to be surprised and at others it’s equally good to know exactly what to expect. In this respect sax player Candy Dulfer leaves her plethora of fans in no doubt. She has been serving up fulsome ‘in your face’ contemporary jazz since 1990 when her debut release ‘Saxuality’ became an overnight sensation.
Rising star pianist/composer Connie Han brings the ancient Sumerian culture to the present day by channelling Inanna — the ancient Sumerian goddess of love, beauty and war — on her third release for Mack Avenue Records. Featuring Katisse Buckingham (alto flute and piccolo), John Patitucci (bass), Rich Perry (tenor saxophonist) and drummer Bill Wysaske, Secrets of Inanna creates a new world open to interpretation, harkening back
For years, the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival (PIJF) took place on the street. Over one weekend in June, Downtown thoroughfares Penn Avenue or Liberty Avenue … Read More “12th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival” The post 12th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival appeared first on JazzTimes.
The title of trombonist/composer Kalia Vandever’s second release, Regrowth (New Amsterdam), follows logically from the botanical metaphor of her 2019 debut, In Bloom. The new … Read More “Kalia Vandever Evolves on Second Album” The post Kalia Vandever Evolves on Second Album appeared first on JazzTimes.
There is no major, large-scale jazz music awards event in North America—but now there’s one that hopes to fill the void. The inaugural Jazz Music … Read More “First Jazz Music Awards Ceremony to Be Held in Atlanta” The post First Jazz Music Awards Ceremony to Be Held in Atlanta appeared first on JazzTimes.
What: Brian Culbertson’s Chicago Jazz Getaway Where: Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park When: September 14-17, 2023 Artist lineup will be announced soon. Booking information will be released soon. The post Brian Culbertson Chicago Jazz Getaway 2023 appeared first on Smooth Jazz and Smooth Soul.
Gregory Porter covers Leonard Cohen with a gorgeous new version of “Suzanne,” an all-time favorite from the legendary songwriter’s songbook that appeared on his debut album Songs of Leonard Cohen. “It was truly an honor to sing the words and melody of a master craftsman of song,” says Porter. “I’ve long admired his wit, wisdom and courage that’s all
When trumpeter Brian Lynch released the first volume of his “Songbook” series last fall, Bus Stop Serenade, he promised more would soon be forthcoming, and … Read More “Brian Lynch and Spheres of Influence: Songbook Vol. 2: Dance the Way U Want To (Hollistic MusicWorks)” The post Brian Lynch and Spheres of Influence: Songbook Vol.
The mood was understandably festive as John Fedchock’s New York Big Band took to the stage at Birdland on Sunday, September 18. Not only was … Read More “John Fedchock Marks Milestones with His New York Big Band” The post John Fedchock Marks Milestones with His New York Big Band appeared first on JazzTimes.