Blue Note Jazz Club Announces Sept 2013 Shows - Cassandra Wilson, Joe Sample & More!
by Molly Tracy
- Sep 9, 2013
Blue Note Jazz Club, the iconic Greenwich Village jazz and blues venue that offers live musical performances every night of the week, is proud to announce an impressive roster of acts this September. Each performer is scheduled for two shows per night, 8:00 pm and 10:30 pm, unless otherwise noted. Doors open at 6:00 pm and reservations are strongly suggested. Tickets are $30 at the bar, $45 for table reservations.
Zinc Bar Presents Antonio Adolfo & Hendrik Meurkens Quartet, 8/29
by Arielle Ozery
- Aug 26, 2013
The immortal composer/arranger/ pianist Tadd Dameron was once overheard telling his ensemble "It has to swing, sure, but it has to be beautiful." That quote could be a sub-title for composer/arranger/pianist Antonio Adolfo's brilliant new CD, Finas Misturas (fine mixtures) on AAM Music (AAM 0705). Drawing heavily on a musical history that combines his Brazilian heritage with his 40+ years in Jazz, Adolfo offers an outstanding set of four originals and six compositions by five highly notable Jazz Masters.
SummerStage Welcomes Bobby McFerrin to Central Park Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 20, 2013
For decades Bobby McFerrin has broken all the rules. The 10-time GRAMMY winner has blurred the distinction between pop music and fine art, goofing around barefoot in the world's finest concert halls, exploring uncharted vocal territory, inspiring a whole new generation of a cappella singers and the beatbox movement. His latest album, spirityouall, is a bluesy, feel-good recording, an unexpected move from the music-industry rebel who singlehandedly redefined the role of the human voice with his a cappella hit 'Don't Worry, Be Happy,' his collaborations with Yo-Yo Ma, Chick Corea and the Vienna Philharmonic, his improvising choir Voicestra, and his legendary solo vocal performances. The spirityouall project embraces Bobby McFerrin's folk, rock, and blues influences without abandoning his fearless improvisational approach or his never-ending exploration of the human voice. He moves seamlessly between lyrics and wordless lines, trading phrases with his band, inviting the audience to sing along. Bobby loves to sing this music, and it shows: spirityouall raises the roof with joyful grooves.
Tony Grey to Release New Album 'Elevation' on 10/15
by Tyler Peterson
- Aug 19, 2013
Now, Tony Grey is set to release his fourth solo album, Elevation, on October 15 2013 through Abstract Logix Records. Elevation is a beautiful, multi-track showcase of collaboration with a who's who of guitar and musical greats; featuring the amazing Mike Stern, fretless guitar legend David Fiuczynski, Whitesnake'sReb Beach, Japanese star Hotei Tomoyasu, and finally, Tony's illustrious uncle and guitar legend John McLaughlin, who contributes a new and never-before-released composition that he penned for Chick Corea.
SummerStage Presents BOBBY MCFERRIN in Central Park, 8/20
by Ben Peltz
- Aug 13, 2013
For decades Bobby McFerrin has broken all the rules. The 10-time GRAMMY winner has blurred the distinction between pop music and fine art, goofing around barefoot in the world's finest concert halls, exploring uncharted vocal territory, inspiring a whole new generation of a cappella singers and the beatbox movement. His latest album, spirityouall, is a bluesy, feel-good recording, an unexpected move from the music-industry rebel who singlehandedly redefined the role of the human voice with his a cappella hit 'Don't Worry, Be Happy,' his collaborations with Yo-Yo Ma, Chick Corea and the Vienna Philharmonic, his improvising choir Voicestra, and his legendary solo vocal performances. The spirityouall project embraces Bobby McFerrin's folk, rock, and blues influences without abandoning his fearless improvisational approach or his never-ending exploration of the human voice. He moves seamlessly between lyrics and wordless lines, trading phrases with his band, inviting the audience to sing along. Bobby loves to sing this music, and it shows: spirityouall raises the roof with joyful grooves.
Antonio Adolfo & Hendrik Meurkens Quartet to Perform at Kitano, 8/15
by Ben Peltz
- Aug 12, 2013
The immortal composer/arranger/ pianist Tadd Dameron was once overheard telling his ensemble "It has to swing, sure, but it has to be beautiful." That quote could be a sub-title for composer/arranger/pianist Antonio Adolfo's brilliant new CD, Finas Misturas (fine mixtures) on AAM Music (AAM 0705). Drawing heavily on a musical history that combines his Brazilian heritage with his 40+ years in Jazz, Adolfo offers an outstanding set of four originals and six compositions by five highly notable Jazz Masters.
Roundtrip Buses Run from Boston and NYC to 2013 Newport Jazz Festival, Beg. Today
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 3, 2013
WBGO Travel is offering special round-trip buses from Boston and New York City to the 2013 Newport Jazz Festival that include admission to the festival for the full day, food & beverage on the festival grounds, plus a special screening of the documentary 'Jazz On A Summer's Day,' which was filmed in Newport at the 1958 festival.
Roundtrip Buses to Run from Boston and NYC to 2013 Newport Jazz Festival
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 28, 2013
WBGO Travel is offering special round-trip buses from Boston and New York City to the 2013 Newport Jazz Festival that include admission to the festival for the full day, food & beverage on the festival grounds, plus a special screening of the documentary 'Jazz On A Summer's Day,' which was filmed in Newport at the 1958 festival.
BFM Jazz Announces New Release “From The Hip” Featuring Kikoski, Carpenter, Novak & Sheppard
by Caryn Robbins
- Jun 25, 2013
Gathering the great musicians of our day to present a 'Standards' program can be a task that does not always garner the respect of critics and fans alike. However, when done well, it can demonstrate the emotion and depth behind these historic melodies, and even more so the power and focus of these brilliant musicians. The essence of the jazz experience is musicians coming together to express their individual voices and blend them together as one. As Bob Sheppard states, 'That is the reason we create music together. It is to share the experience of the music in the moment.' 'From The Hip' (BFM Jazz) is THAT moment.
Lincoln Center Kicks Off MIDSUMMER NIGHT SWING Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 25, 2013
Lincoln Center's Midsummer Night Swing - This summer marks the 25th Anniversary season of Midsummer Night Swing. Midsummer Night Swing takes place Tuesdays through Saturdays, today, June 25-July 13, on the elevated dance floor in Damrosch Park on West 62nd Street, between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues.
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