Bob James News

Master bassist Nathan East today announced that he will release his second solo album on the Yamaha Entertainment Group of America label.

59E59 Theaters will host the US premiere of CITY STORIES: Tales of Love and Magic in London, written and directed by James Phillips, with original music composed and performed by Rosabella Gregory, at the 2016 Brits Off Broadway festival.

Blue Note Hawaii, the state's premier venue for the world's most celebrated artists, will be jamming as they welcome legendary reggae supergroup, The Wailers, Grammy Award-winning jazz guitarist Lee Ritenour, Latin percussionist Gerardo Velez and a host of local talent including Willie K, Natalie Ai Kamauu, Melveen Leed and Shari Lynn. The month kicks off with local music icons Henry Kapono, Brother Noland and John Cruz together as the Rough Riders. Blue Note Hawaii also continues Gospel Brunch every Sunday with a 1:00 p.m. showtime, with doors opening at 11:00 a.m. 

The fourth annual Albuquerque Film & Music Experience (AFME) kicks off in April, with this year's events featuring one-of-a-kind musical experiences, including the 2016 Showcase Music Event. The showcase event evening begins with the New Mexico Premiere of the documentary Nathan East: For the Record, followed by a Concert Tribute to Nathan East.

For the third year in a row, The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association will present the 38th annual Playboy Jazz Festival, June 11 & 12, 2016, at the Hollywood Bowl. As always, the Festival will feature an emerging generation of jazz artists as well as superstars of the genre.

Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein are thrilled to welcome internationally acclaimed pianist, composer and humanitarian Keiko Matsui to Feinstein's at the Nikko for three performances only - tonight, May 7 (8 p.m.); Friday, May 8 (8 p.m.); and Saturday, May 9 (7 p.m.). Tickets for Keiko Matsui range in price from $45-$60 and are available now by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com.

The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts has announced three new shows: The Brevard Community Chorus, Ottmar Lieber and Luna Negra, and Keiko Matsui. Details below!

Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein are thrilled to welcome internationally acclaimed pianist, composer and humanitarian Keiko Matsui to Feinstein's at the Nikko for three performances only - Thursday, May 7 (8 p.m.); Friday, May 8 (8 p.m.); and Saturday, May 9 (7 p.m.). Tickets for Keiko Matsui range in price from $45-$60 and are available now by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com.

Two time Grammy award winning artist, Laurence Juber, forged his musical legend a long time ago as Paul McCartney's lead guitarist for Wings and as a groundbreaking solo acoustic guitarist and now, he adds a few more chapters with a new album and book.

Nathan East celebrates a GRAMMY nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album today for his self-titled solo debut Nathan East, on Yamaha Entertainment Group.

On November 7 and 8 (9:30PM), director extraordinaire Jack O'Brien brings his new show to 54 Below, titled 'I've Still Got My Health, So What Do I Care?' Come join O'Brien for a Diamond Jubilee Celebration of a life lived on and off the stage. Tales from Hamlet to Hairspray. Selections from Cole Porter to James Taylor. Stories, songs with an occasional A flat and a surprise guest or two. BroadwayWorld brings pictures of the first performance below!

On November 7 and 8 (9:30PM), director extraordinaire Jack O'Brien will bring his new show to 54 Below, titled 'I've Still Got My Health, So What Do I Care?' Come join O'Brien for a Diamond Jubilee Celebration of a life lived on and off the stage. Tales from Hamlet to Hairspray. Selections from Cole Porter to James Taylor. Stories, songs with an occasional A flat and a surprise guest or two. Directed by Scott Wittman with Musical Director Dan Lipton. For tickets, visit: http://54below.com. O'Brien recently chatted with BroadwayWorld about the upcoming show and you can check out what he had to say below!

Rue de la Harpe Records announces the release of Craig Pilo's 2014 Christmas CD Drummer Boy. Craig has sidestepped his career as a Frankie Valli sideman for the past 9 years to venture into his third solo project.

The NAMM Foundation has announced that Nathan East, one of the most recorded bass players in the history of music, will be inducted into the NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards Hall of Fame.

The University Musical Society (UMS) continues its 2014-2015 season in November with eight must-see performances. The month opens with superposition, a stage work by Japan's leading contemporary artist Ryoji Ikeda on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1 in the Power Center; superposition explores the world of micro-data using a rich sonic soundscape, synchronized content feeds on twin cinema screens, and human performers who execute real-time data streams.

Nathan East, one of the world's most recorded bassists, makes his Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, Aug. 16 performing with Grand Ole Opry member and MCA Nashville recording artist Vince Gill.

Blue Note Jazz Club, the iconic Greenwich Village jazz and blues venue that offers live musical performances every night of the week, announces new show additions through February 2014.

Blue Note Jazz Club, the iconic Greenwich Village jazz and blues venue that offers live musical performances every night of the week, announces new show additions through February 2014.

Following its re-activation in January 2013 with releases that included projects by Bill Frisell, Bob James & David Sanborn, Michel Camilo and John Medeski, SONY Masterworks' OKeh Records has announced their next wave of signings. The artists, who are part of the label's 'The Sound of Next' campaign are: saxophonist Craig Handy, Tunisian oudist/vocalist Dhafer Youssef, guitarist Nir Felder, drummer Jeff Ballard, saxophonist James Brandon Lewis, African vocalist Somi, and trumpeter Theo Croker.

Following its re-activation in January 2013 with releases that included projects by Bill Frisell, Bob James & David Sanborn, Michel Camilo and John Medeski, SONY Masterworks' OKeh Records is proud to announce their next wave of signings.