Archive for May, 2012
Eliane Elias – Light My Fire
Since the mid-1980s, pianist/vocalist/composer Eliane Elias (pronounced eh-lee-AH-neh eh-LEE-ahs) has grafted various elements of jazz, pop, soul and other styles to her deep Brazilian roots to create a hybrid groove that exist...
The Ninety Miles Project
Critically acclaimed jazz musicians vibist Stefon Harris, saxophonist David Sánchez and trumpeter Christian Scott have collaborated to create a distinctly unique collection of songs, Ninety Miles. Recorded over the span of a w...
TD Toronto JazzFest celebrates 25 Years
Welcome to Metro Square, the new Festival headquarters for this silver anniversary. In the heart of the Entertainment District (located at 55 John St., see map enclosed), the Square will host afternoon concerts, evening shows, ...
Grammy Culture War – Artist Soul Speaks
May 22nd’s press conference at the Nuyorican Poets Café in NYC was energized by the presence of some of the world’s greatest musicians. Accusations of cultural genocide, ignorance, greed – and a plea to save the Grammyâ€...
Grammy Watch: Statement from Arturo O’Farrill
This is not about a worthless little statue. It’s about solidarity. It’s about standing up to the Neil Portnows of the world. The backroom bullies who think that money is more important than people. They think that no ...
Jane Bunnett & Hilario Durán: Cuban Rhapsody
When two of the most acclaimed modern explorers of Cuban music combine their prodigious talents on the music they love, musical magic happens. That is demonstrated in truly enchanting fashion on Rhapsody Cubana, the debut duet ...
NMC of US: 2011 American Eagle Awards
The National Music Council of the United States will be honoring Paquito D'Rivera, Nile Rodgers, and Peter Yarrow with its coveted American Eagle Award for lifetime contribution to the musical culture of our nation. The noonti...
Updates from Grammy Watch – May 26, 2011
A brief update on the NARAS / GRAMMY situation regarding the elimination of 31 genres for GRAMMY consideration.
Concord Picante releases Eliane Elias – Light My Fire
Since the mid-1980s, pianist/vocalist Eliane Elias (pronounced eh-lee-AH-neh eh-LEE-ahs) has grafted various elements of jazz, pop, soul and other styles to her deep Brazilian roots to create a hybrid groove that exists comfort...
Paquito D’Rivera – Panamericana Suite (MCG Jazz – 2010)
The importance of Paquito D’Rivera’s Panamericana Suite cannot be diminished although it was released almost six months ago. D’Rivera premiered this Suite when he and his Orchestra made a stellar appearance playi...
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