2013-08-06 19:22
From NPR:
George Duke, the legendary jazz keyboardist, died on Monday, his publicist tells NPR.
Duke’s career spanned five decades and he always straddled the line between disparate ge… Read More
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Examining and Discussing All Things Jazz
2013-08-02 21:43
How do trumpet players traditionally greet each other? “Hi. Nice to meet you. I’m better than you.”
A good friend of mine recently reopened a wonderful little spot in Tacom… Read More
2013-06-25 20:07
Here is a look at five jazz releases that recently hit the shelves and are worth giving a listen to. Enjoy!
1. Every Man Should Know by Harry Connick Jr. (Columbia – June 11, 2013) CLI… Read More
2013-06-24 22:20
Credit wikipediaKnown as the “Lion of the Blues” or the “Sinatra of the Blues,” for his ability to sing smooth ballads as well as shout the low-down blues, Bobby Blue… Read More
2013-05-25 16:42
Jazz musicians and fans have been sending out their thoughts and prayers via Facebook and Twitter following the news that pianist Mulgrew Miller suffered a serious stroke yesterday. Details… Read More
2013-05-21 17:43
Sax section, International Sweethearts of Rhythm (credit: thegirlsintheband.com)Based on actual conversations:
WHY WE NEED THIS MOVIE #1
Me: I’m going to watch this movie, &ldquo&hell…Read More
2013-05-09 00:43
They Died Before 40, a new jazz film, features eight jazz artists, most of them relatively unknown. They all died before reaching the age of 40. Actually, four of the eight died before reach… Read More
2013-05-04 17:34
KPLU’s new School Of Jazz CD – Volume 9 will be released this coming Tuesday, May 7. Listeners can purchase the CD at kplu.org. All proceeds go to the schools’ music progra… Read More
2013-04-25 15:36
SFJAZZ Center has had a very exciting opening season, but no show will likely be more creative than the program that pianist Jason Moran has put together.
On May 4th and 5th, Moran will clos… Read More
2013-04-24 19:03
Jazz Journalists Association ‘Jazz Heroes’ are activists, advocates, altruists, aiders and abettors of jazz who have had significant impact in their local communities. The … Read More
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