Newport Jazz Festival 2023
What: Newport Jazz Festival When: August 4-6, 2023 Save the date. We will update you as information comes available. The post Newport Jazz Festival 2023 appeared first on Smooth Jazz and Smooth Soul.
Excavating the Career of Sam Rivers
One of the most extraordinary jazz concerts I’ve ever attended was the unaccompanied duo of Sam Rivers and Dave Holland at D.C. Space on May … Read More “Excavating the Career of Sam Rivers” The post Excavating the Career of Sam Rivers appeared first on JazzTimes.
Bass Extremes: S’Low Down (Self-released)
Bassists play together well, sometimes on the same stage. Bass Extremes, the long-running group led by four-string virtuoso Victor Wooten and six-string fretless monster Steve … Read More “Bass Extremes: S’Low Down (Self-released)” The post Bass Extremes: S’Low Down (Self-released) appeared first on JazzTimes.
Russ Lossing: Folks (Sunnyside)
The inner sleeve of pianist Russ Lossing’s latest CD quotes from three very diverse characters—Louis Armstrong, Béla Bartók, and Friedrich Nietzsche—all weighing in on the … Read More “Russ Lossing: Folks (Sunnyside)” The post Russ Lossing: Folks (Sunnyside) appeared first on JazzTimes.
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #40
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #40Western CaribbeanJan. 28 ~ Feb. 4, 2024 Sailing on Holland America’s Pinnacle-classms Nieuw Statendam from Ft. Lauderdale, FLto Costa Maya, Roatan, Honduras& Grand Cayman PREBOOKING begins Wednesday, SEPT. 28@ 11am Central By placing a fully-refundable deposit of $500 per cabin, you’ll reserve a space in line to book a cabin once the band
Royal Canadian Mint Issues a New $1 Oscar Peterson Coin
In an unveiling on August 11, 2022, the Royal Canadian Mint announced the creation of a new $1 coin honoring the pianist and longtime Canadian … Read More “Royal Canadian Mint Issues a New $1 Oscar Peterson Coin” The post Royal Canadian Mint Issues a New $1 Oscar Peterson Coin appeared first on JazzTimes.
Victor Goines Named President and CEO of Jazz St. Louis
The Jazz St. Louis organization has just announced the appointment of Victor Goines as its new President and CEO, as of September 19, 2022. The … Read More “Victor Goines Named President and CEO of Jazz St. Louis” The post Victor Goines Named President and CEO of Jazz St. Louis appeared first on JazzTimes.
Billy Drummond & Freedom of Ideas: Valse Sinistre (Cellar)
Valse Sinistre is so good that it almost feels irresponsible. Drummer Billy Drummond and his postbop quartet (saxophonist Dayna Stephens, pianist Micah Thomas, and bassist … Read More “Billy Drummond & Freedom of Ideas: Valse Sinistre (Cellar)” The post Billy Drummond & Freedom of Ideas: Valse Sinistre (Cellar) appeared first on JazzTimes.
Elan Trotman Album ‘Brighter Days Ahead’ Out September 9
Elan Trotman – ‘Brighter Days Ahead’ drops September 9. WITH SPECIAL GUESTS …. MARCUS ANDERSON TYRONE CHASE ADAM HAWLEY NATHAN MITCHELL NEPHROK! ALTHEA RENE JJ SANSAVARINO THE REGIMENT HORNS JULIAN VAUGHN WARREN WOLF Pre Order Here The post Elan Trotman Album ‘Brighter Days Ahead’ Out September 9 appeared first on Smooth Jazz and Smooth Soul.
Electric Beethoven: Hear No Evil (Color Red)
This is silly fun. Over the past several decades Beethoven’s compositions have been restyled as everything from jazz and electronica to metal and disco (remember … Read More “Electric Beethoven: Hear No Evil (Color Red)” The post Electric Beethoven: Hear No Evil (Color Red) appeared first on JazzTimes.