Rob Batie Releases New Album “Love X 3″

On Monday, July 13th, 2009, Jazzman Land Music/Rob Batie, had a release party for his third album Love x 3. Performing in Miami, Rob Batie played to a packed house of excited fans – the night was a overwhelming success.
In addition, Rob treated the crowd to some of his prior releases on his Tunnel Vision [...]

“Burnin”: A highly anticipated release from saxophonist Paul Taylor

Those familiar with the soulful saxophonist Paul Taylor know that he his last album release, Ladies’ Choice, was back in 2006, creating his most intriguing instrumental tracks ever and keeping company with three of today’s most acclaimed female R&B vocalists.
His new album, Burnin, now scheduled for release July 21st, 2009, is highly anticipated [...]

Sonny Rollins: Background & History

Born Walter Theodore Rollins in Harlem, New York, he was introduced to jazz and blues by his uncle who was a professional saxophonist. In high school, he decided to play the tenor saxophone after playing piano and alto saxophone during his younger years. He was inspired particularly by Coleman Hawkins and by the time Rollins [...]

Jazz Saxophonist & Flautist Bud Shank Dies At 82

Bud Shank, a flutist and alto saxophonist who worked with such famous acts as the Mamas and the Papas, has died. He was 82. Shank died Thursday of pulmonary failure at his home in Tucson, according to his Web site and JazzTimes magazine. No phone numbers were listed for Shank’s home.
A native of Dayton, Ohio, [...]

Saxophonist Brandon Fields Release New Album “One World”: To celebrate with a performance at the Baked Potato

Saxophonist Brandon Fields celebrates his first CD release in nine years with “One World” Sunday at The Baked Potato in Studio City. “One World” includes contributions from drummer Gary Novak and the late bassist Dave Carpenter.
Joining Fields onstage for the release will be keyboardist Jeff Babko (Jimmy Kimmel Live!), trumpeter Walt Fowler (Frank Zappa/James [...]

Firehouse 12 In New Haven Hosts Saxophonist Jimmy Greene & Quartet

Event:
March 27th, 2009
(8:30 pm, 10:00 pm)
Firehouse 12
New Haven, CT

On Friday, March 27th, New Haven’s Firehouse 12 will present a two-set performance by saxophonist and Hartford native Jimmy Greene’s five year-old working quartet. The group, featuring pianist Xavier Davis (Regina Carter, Stefon Harris, Freddie Hubbard), bassist Reuben Rogers (Charles Lloyd, Joshua Redman, Dianne Reeves) and drummer [...]

The Lou Donaldson Quartet To Play The Jazz Bakery

Event:
Feb. 24th-26th, 2009
(8:00 pm, 9:30 pm)
Jazz Bakery
Culver City, CA
The Lou Donaldson Quartet will appear at the Jazz Bakery in Culver City February 24th-26th. Lou Donaldson, an alto sax player influenced by Charlie Parker but possessing a distinctive blues-based sound of his own, has worked with artists such as Milt Jackson, Freddie Hubbard, McCoy Tyner, [...]

The Jazz Showcase In Chicago Will Host Eric Alexander Quartet

Event:
Feb. 12th – 15th
(8:00 pm, 10:00) – matinee 4:00 on Sunday
The Jazz Showcase
Chicago, IL

The Jazz Showcase in Dearborn Station presents New York based tenor titan Eric Alexander on Thursday, February 12th through Sunday, February 15th, 2009. Alexander has a big, warm sound that is easy on the ears and a musical depth that allows him [...]

Inside Scoop On Benny Golson’s New Album “New Time, New ‘Tet”: Plus an additional “best of” album

New Time, New ‘Tet is Benny Golson’s first new studio recording in five years and elaborates the traditional jazztet concept; combining Golson’s new compositions with standard jazz repertoire. The album features classics like Thelonious Monk’s “Epistrophy,” Sonny Rollins’ “Airegin,” and Grammy-winning vocalist Al Jarreau reprises Golson’s classic “Whisper Not.”

To celebrate Golson’s 80th birthday and his [...]

Saxophonist Benny Golson Releases New Album: “New Time, New ‘Tet”

Grammy Lifetime Achievement award winning saxophonist and composer Benny Golson, will release New Time, New ‘Tet on January 20th via Concord Jazz (CD & digital).
New Time, New ‘Tet is Golson’s first new studio recording in five years and elaborates the traditional jazztet concept; combining Golson’s new compositions with standard jazz repertoire. The album features classics [...]