ROY AYERS AT SUGARHILL (UNDERGROUND ATLANTA)

Vibraphonist/vocalist Roy Ayers is among the best-known, most-loved and respected jazz/R&B artists on the music-scene today. Now in his fourth decade in the music business, Ayers, known as the Godfather of Neo-soul, continues to bridge the gap between generations of music lovers. In the ’60s he was an award-winning jazz vibraphonist, and transformed into a […]

CD PICK OF THE WEEK: DESCARGO UNO

Afro Cuban Jazz Project
What is it about a good solid Latin groove that makes a person want to swing his hips like a cinnamon-skinned chica at a disco? Even if there isn’t something deep in the genetic code of every human being to command them to respond to these rhythms, (and by God there is), […]

ARTIST TO WATCH: JANITA

Janita’s latest release, “Seasons of Life“, is a contemporary jazz experience laced with a soulful voice and sprinkles of rhythm and blues. The songs are well crafted and the listening experience enjoyable. The music is fresh and sometimes tropical while the soulful voice is laced with honey. She fuses breezy cool jazz with sultry dollops of […]

LABOR DAY JAZZ FESTIVAL & WINE TASTING /VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE

Visitors to downtown Herndon this Labor Day will have an opportunity to exercise their love for music and Virginia wines if they choose to stop by the 20th Annual Labor Day Jazz and Wine Festival.The admission is $5 for the concerts or $15 for the concerts and wine tasting. Wine tasters will receive a free […]

DAVE KOZ AND FREINDS AT SEA CRUISE NOV. 2 - NOV. 9

Come out to see and enjoy the 4th annual Dave Koz and Friends at sea.
Artist include: DAVE KOZ, ERIC BENET, ALONZO BODDEN, RnR (RICK BRAUN & RICHARD ELLIOT), JONATHAN BUTLER, GEORGE DUKE, CANDY DULFER, LYNNE FIDDMONT, JEFF GOLUB, DJ JERRY MILLER, NAJEE, BRIAN SIMPSON, TOWER OF POWER, U-NAM and DENIECE WILLIAMS.
ITINERARYSunday, November 2
Departing from Fort […]

CD PICK OF THE WEEK: INCOGNITO - TALES FROM THE BEACH

From the Artist
The album title is a reference to “Bluey” Maunick’s musical evolution since his childhood on the small island of Mauritius (off the coast of Madagascar). “When I was a kid, my first taste of music came from the beaches of Mauritius,” he says. “I spent a lot of time listening to the hotel […]

BRICK VINE FAVORITE LALAH HATHAWAY, SELF PORTRAIT

Critically acclaimed vocalist and song stylist Lalah Hathaway continues the musical legacy with her Stax Records debut “Self Portrait,” a contemporary urban soul collection that takes you on a journey through joy and sadness and everything in between. Features the new single “Let Go.” The daughter of soul legend Donny Hathaway, Lalah is well respected […]

GABRIEL ALEGRIA - NUEVO MUNDO

This is a fresh and stimulating sound coming out of Peru. The fusion of Afro-Peruvian rhythms and Jazz is seamless, very organic and full of excitement. Trumpet artist Gabriel Alegria opens doors to a New World with his sextet. “Nuevo Mundo” is an excellent recording produced by Bobby Shew, who is also a special guest […]

WALTER BEASLEY AT THE MT. GRETNA JAZZ FEST

ALSO PERFORMING IS GERALD Veasley & Chuck Loeb
Thursday August 28, 2008 Mt. Gretna, Pa.

All jazz events start at 8 p.m. unless noted.

Ticket prices vary per event, beginning at $16, with 1/2 price tickets for ages 26 and under. To order tickets, call
717-361-1508 or visit: www.gretnamusic.org

FREE JAZZ SHOW: PICKWICK AND FROLIC, CLEVELAND, OHIO

When: August 23 : 11:30 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Event Phone Number: 216-241-7425

Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant and Club
Neighborhood: East 4th Street
                        2035 E. 4th St.
                        Cleveland , OH 44115
                        216-241-7425

Pickwick & Frolic is offering free live jazz shows in its Frolic Caberet Room every Saturday this summer. From […]

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