Jun 27, 2014
Thirty years has now passed since a group of young jazz musicians were tagged with the title “The Young Lions”, and released a series of albums and performances that helped change the direction and flow of jazz. Mark Whitfield would have to be near the top of the Second Wave of Young Lions, along with Christian...
Jun 26, 2014
Legendary drummer, Ginger Baker, renowned for his work with Cream and Blind Faith was once voted at "The musician least likely to survive the '60s." But now, four decades and a few years later, he has proved them all wrong and he is heading to the United States for a June 2014 jazz fusion tour and a new CD titled Why?...
Jun 25, 2014
The 37th annual Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival, one of the most celebrated and longest running jazz events in the world will be held on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. This year's festival headliners include Earth, Wind & Fire, Trombone Shorty, Terence Blanchard, Dave...
Jun 12, 2014
Bassist/Composer Michael Formanek will take up residency at The Cornelia Street Cafe for three nights, June 12-14, featuring three distinct and formidable ensembles:
Thursday, June 12, 8:30 & 10 PM - Michael Formanek's Elusion Trio featuring Kris Davis (See Podcast 419) (piano), Michael Formanek (bass) and...
Jun 11, 2014
What can I say about Christian McBride, a man who is at the top of his craft? In addition to his virtuosity as a bass player, McBride is an educator, curator, XM radio host and composer-arranger. I also should add, he has the best Twitter feed in the business – sign up for @mcbridesworld ASAP.
The Philadelphia-born...