Terence Blanchard Quintet Tours California: Appearance at Yoshi’s & Kuumbwa Jazz Center

The Terence Blanchard Quintet will appear at Yoshi’s in Oakland on Saturday, August 29th through Sunday, August 30th and then will play the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz on Monday, August 31st. The Quintet features Terence Blanchard on trumpet, Walter Smith III on tenor sax, Fabian Almazan on piano, Derrick Hodge on bass, and [...]

Pharoah Sanders Visits Catalina’s In LA August 29th

Pharoah Sanders will perform at Catalina’s in Hollywood on Saturday, August 29th. Those that have not had a chance to see this remarkable saxophone player are in for a treat!

Artist Background:

Ferrell Sanders was renamed “Pharoah” by Sun Ra when he joined Ra’s Arkestra. Then Sanders joined the cadre of avant-garde saxophone pioneers of the time: [...]

Wynton Marsalis & The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Kick Off Fall Season In Orange County

Famed jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis leads the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, as they kick off the Orange County Performing Arts Center’s popular Jazz Club Series on October 1st, 2009 at 8:00 pm.

The Band:

Comprised of 15 of today’s finest jazz soloists and ensemble players, the band has been the Jazz at Lincoln Center resident orchestra [...]

John Daversa Leads The Way For Progressive Big Band

John Daversa Progressive Big Band Live Jazz performed by some of the best musicians in town. Hear a modern take on Big Band music with original compositions by John Daversa. Starting August 30th, 2009,this is a must see event the last Sunday of every month – only at LA’s Baked Potato.
Featuring: John Daversa; Leader, Trumpet [...]

Singer/Guitarist Lili Añel To Release New Album: Scheduled for Sept. 29th

Lili Añel has been described as “Part soul sister, part jazz chanteuse, and pure dynamite” (Jazz Times), possessing “unusual power, fearless emotional directness, and a wide-open timbre” (New York Times). Additionally, Añel’s presence has certainly been felt on such top Triple A radio stations as WFUV (New York), WXPN (Philadelphia), WUMB (Boston), and WXRT (Chicago). [...]

A Few Facts About Louis Armstrong: What You May Not Know

Even if you’re not a jazz fan or musician, the name Louis Armstrong seems to ring a bell. Remembered primarily for his beautiful renditions of “Mack The Knife” and “What A Wonderful World,” there’s more to ol’ “Satchmo” (as he was fondly regarded) than his unique, husky voice. A cornet and trumpet master, Armstrong [...]

Palmdale Jazz and Wine Festival 2009: Jazz In California

The Palmdale Jazz and Wine Festival uncorks September 12th, 2009 at the Palmdale Amphitheater at Marie Kerr Park in Palmdale, California. The festival is set to run from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm, and City of Palmdale Mayor Jim Ledford and Director of Parks & Recreation Russ Bird recently announced the entertainers who [...]

Ken Peplowski Quartet At Kitano In New York August 21st-22nd

Join in on the fun at Kitano In New York, as they host the Ken Peplowski Quartet for two nights: August 21st & 22nd, 2009. Sets are at 8:00 pm & 10:00 pm, with $25 entrance and $15 minimum.

Artist Background:

The late Mel Torme said, “Since the advent of Benny Goodman,there have been too few [...]

Download A Sample From Brian Setzer’s New Upcoming Album: “Songs From Lonely Avenue”

Jazz and swing aficionado Brian Setzer takes a walk on the dark side with his new film noir inspired album Songs From Lonely Avenue, set to release October 13th, 2009 on Surfdog Records.
Featured Tracks:
1. “Trouble Train” (Download)
2. “Lonely Avenue” (Download)

The Album:

With a propulsive rhythm, an ominous minor key, wickedly good instrumental solos and the [...]

Villa Christina In Atlanta Will Host 6th Annual “Live Jazz in the Gardens”

Villa Christina is set to open its doors for the 6th Annual Live Jazz in the Gardens, a summer jazz series that has gained much popularity in Atlanta. The series will kick of August 30th, 2009 and run through October 18th.
Escape the city’s heat and hustle; allow the cool, smooth jazz transport you to nirvana [...]