Jazz legends David Sanborn, Cassandra Wilson and Joe Sample are set to take the stage during the 5th Annual "Jazz in the Gardens" hosted by #1 rated, nationally syndicated radio personality Tom Joyner, Saturday, March 20th and Sunday, March 21st at Sun Life Stadium (formerly Dolphin Stadium), 2269 Dan Marino Blvd, Miami Gardens, Florida 33056. Internationally-known and well-respected, these...
Only Everything is alto saxophonist David Sanborn's second straight release paying homage to one of his greatest and earliest influences, Ray Charles . While some jazz purists may dismiss Sanborn as a slick TV personality and practitioner of smooth or pop jazz, he's always had firm roots in bluesy, R&B-based jazz, dating to his early days playing with the likes of Albert King and the Paul Butterfield...
Filed under: All About Jazz In many ways, David Sanborn's career shouldn't work. The alto saxophonist will play with just about anybody at any time, ranging from 'Diamond Dogs'-era David Bowie to Cheech and Chong to famous jazz arranger Gil Evans to the ' Lethal Weapon ' soundtracks, yet his own material is steadfastly jazz. No matter the context, his tone retains an earthy blues streak and some of...
David Sanborn and crew played their version of jazz at the State Theatre last night to a packed house of older folks. Sanborn, on alto saxophone, was backed by keyboards, a drummer, and the famous Joey DeFrancesco on the B-3 organ. The whole evening he had the crowd, the median age of which was easily 55, clapping their hands and snapping their fingers in time with the music. Personally however, while...
Here's the latest compilation of assorted news briefs and links related to jazz, improvisation, and creative music in St. Louis, including news of musicians originally from the Gateway City, recent visitors, and coming attractions, plus assorted other items of interest: * In the latest Miles Davis -related news, Lucid Jazz Lounge in Seattle just put on a multi-show tribute to Miles and the different...
31 -- David Sanborn at Birchmere. Martina McBride, Trace Adkins at George Mason University's Patriot Center. Those Darlins, Pine Hill Haints at Black Cat. Roofwalkers, A Lull at Galaxy Hut.
Intelligent smooth jazz. Think "Phil Woods meets Boney James”. So far, the reviews are very postitive: “Charley Langer doesn't waste these tracks. If you take the time to listen, each one reveals a different side of his musical personality...What we see here is a jazz musician as jack of all trades, and a darn good one, to boot.” - Dan MacIntosh, Indie-Music.com; critic for...
Earlier this week, we previewed the kickoff shows for moe.’s 20th Anniversary Tour at Roseland and we’re happy to report the band delivered on both nights. Night one was all about the guests while night two was classic moe. We’ll have Chad Berndston’s review and Jeremy Gordon’s photos soon, but for now here’s the setlists from both moe. Roseland shows… moe....
Holland was a founding member of UK pop band Squeeze which was formed in March 1974. Holland played the keyboard with the group until after the band produced its third album in 1981 when Holland left to forge a solo career. Holland began issuing solo records in 1978, his first EP being Boogie Woogie ‘78. He [...]
Ahmad Jamal - Quiet Time (Phantom ) Ann Burton - Rainy Days And Mondays (Indies Japan/Zoom ) Ann Burton - Memory In New York (Indies Japan/Zoom ) Association P.C. - Mama Kuku (MPS (Japan) ) Bei Bei - Into The Wild (Ubiquity ) Canadian Brass - Swing That Music: A Tribute To Louis Armstrong (Opening Day Recordings ) Chet Baker - Sings It Could Happen To You (Jazz Wax Records ) Chicago Underground Duo...
Here's the latest compilation of assorted news briefs and links related to jazz, improvisation, and creative music in St. Louis, including news of musicians originally from the Gateway City, recent visitors, and coming attractions, plus assorted other items of interest: * In this week's Miles Davis -related news, the museum exhibit in Paris devoted to the trumpeter is closing , but will be reborn on...
Top-Selling Jazz : Jazz-Funk albums (#171 - #210) SUPA LOWERY BROS: Street Bop Live Instruments with an original Hip Hop/Jazz feel. Recommended if you like The Roots , A Tribe Called Quest , Jill, scott . CD price: $15.97 TONY ADAMO: Straight Up Deal "Like Lou Rawls fronting Tower of Power" Stuart Hamilton Amazon.co.uk "Think Lou Reed but funkified" Smoothjazz.com "Straight Up Deal" reveals the vocal...