Tag archive for ‘contemporary jazz’
Wynton Marsalis’ Call To New Orleans Jazz: What’s missing from contemporary jazz?
Wynton Marsalis describes the layout for upcoming shows at Jazz At The Lincoln Center, laying out that they will be doing his music for three days. Elements of jazz that he remembers back in New Orleans were to be added to the music (choirs, singing, jazz tap) that he said were not a part [...]
Jazz Pianist Max Haymer Releases “Pickpocket Witness”
Los Angeles-born pianist Max Haymer may not be familiar to you, after all the young 22 year old musician does not have much of a discography. If the music on his newest album Pickpocket Witness is any indication of what we can expect from Haymer in the future, then prepare to brace yourself because you’re [...]
Nick Halley Releases “Barnum Hill”: Contemporary jazz drumming at its best
Jazz drummer and world percussionist Nick Halley recently released his debut recording, Barnum Hill. Showcasing the talents of rising jazz stars Matt Brewer (bass) and Adam Niewood (saxophones), the traditional jazz framework is expanded in this album to encompass the wild sounds of percussion from around the world, 20th century classical music, and the great [...]
Don’t Miss Brian Blade And The Fellowship Band In San Francisco
Event:
Monday, September 22nd
Yoshi’s
San Francisco, CA
Yoshi’s in San Francisco will host drummer and composer Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band Monday, September 22nd. The band includes pianist/composer Jon Cowherd, bassists Chris Thomas, alto saxophonist and bass clarinetist Myron Walden, tenor saxophonist Melvin Butler, and of course drummer Brian Blade.
Boasting their latest album Season of Change, [...]
“Legends Tour” Artists To Release New Recording: Sanborn, Clarke, Miller, and Wooten Featured
Tuesday, August 12, is a big day for contemporary jazz fans. It’s the day that several legends will drop new music – and all of them on two recordings. In fact, four of the five artists who were on the Legends tour about a decade ago are on them.
You’ve read the review – now it’s [...]
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