Mar 7, 2023 11:33 AM
Rob Silverman Drums for Cause at Autumn Hill
Drummer-entrepreneur Rob Silverman has garnered loads of attention of late for his St. Louis-based label, Autumn Hill…
Silverman said that all proceeds from Drumology Volume III will benefit the Neil Peart Fund for brain cancer research at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Mar 7, 2023 11:33 AM
Drummer-entrepreneur Rob Silverman has garnered loads of attention of late for his St. Louis-based label, Autumn Hill…
Shorter performing at the 2015 Earshot Jazz Festival in Seattle.
Mar 2, 2023 10:46 AM
One of the most prodigious composers and singular, harmonically sophisticated improvisers in jazz history, tenor and…
Marcus McLaurtine, right, works with a combo during the workshop.
Feb 28, 2023 4:06 PM
William Paterson University’s annual Summer Jazz Workshop celebrates its 30th anniversary this July. Over the last…
A Gordon Goodwin studio session during Summer at Los Angeles College of Music.
Feb 28, 2023 4:01 PM
When researching Los Angeles College of Music’s (LACM) faculty members and curriculum, one is reminded that the…
“We try to tell the story of where we come from as a way of navigating where we’re going next,” Charles said.
Feb 28, 2023 1:00 PM
Nearly half an hour into the Oct. 8 premiere of Etienne Charles’ epic suite San Juan Hill, the members of the New…
“Many artists have taken a shot at bossa nova, but Quietude is different. It is authentic,” Elias said of her new album.
Feb 28, 2023 12:56 PM
Eliane Elias scored a rarity in 2022. The renowned singer and remarkable pianist won two Grammys in the same year for…
Joy performs the track “Dekoven” on Children of Bronzeville.
Feb 28, 2023 12:45 PM
In honor of Black History Month and Samara Joy’s Grammy Awards success winning for Best New Artist and Jazz Vocal…
“There’s a lot of creative space between Sinatra and a singer like Kurt Elling, who’s found his own approach,” Marinaro says. “And I believe that’s where I fit in.”
Feb 28, 2023 12:31 PM
Every jazz musician faces challenges in gaining exposure for their music — especially without the support of a major…
“Even if we have no budget or a low budget, we persist,” John Beasley writes about producing jazz recordings. “If we are given the key to the kingdom, we blitz!”
Feb 28, 2023 12:30 PM
My recording career as a solo artist has been predominantly in the jazz genre, with 15 such albums to my name. Budgets…
Emerald City Nights: Live At The Penthouse was recorded at a club that helped put Ahmad Jamal on the map.
Feb 21, 2023 11:52 AM
Truth be told, the music on Emerald City Nights: Live At The Penthouse was just as much of a surprise to Ahmad Jamal as…