“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.
Song Of May Patrick Bradley featuring Darren Rahn Album: Exhale Written by Patrick Bradley & Darren Rahn (Patrick’s Song Factory/SESAC, Odipantz Music/ASCAP) Patrick Bradley – Piano, Organ Darren Rahn – Tenor Sax, Wurli, Rhodes, Synths, Programming Allen Hinds – Guitar Mel Brown – Bass Tarell Martin – Drums The post Patrick Bradley ‘Song Of May’…
Thrill Ride Written by Dennis Johnson, Bob Baldwin, and Ragan Whiteside Produced by Dennis Johnson and Bob Baldwin Ragan Whiteside – Flute Phil Hamilton – Guitar Rich Harrison – Drums Dennis Johnson – Keyboards, Drum Programming Bob Baldwin – Keyboard Bass, Piano The post Ragan Whiteside ‘Thrill Ride’ – LISTEN appeared first on Smooth Jazz…
If you’re old enough to remember the 1986 release of Argentine bandoneonist/composer Astor Piazzolla’s noirish Tango: Zero Hour, you’ll recall that its entry onto the world … Read More “Astor Piazzolla: The American Clavé Recordings (Nonesuch)” The post Astor Piazzolla: The American Clavé Recordings (Nonesuch) appeared first on JazzTimes.
It’s a cold March Friday night in New York City, but the crowd inside the Village Vanguard crackles with warmth as it engages with the … Read More “Melissa Aldana Begins New Career Phase with 12 Stars” The post Melissa Aldana Begins New Career Phase with 12 Stars appeared first on JazzTimes.