Rez Abbasi Acoustic Quartet In Concert: Newport Jazz Festival 2010

Guitarist Rez Abbasi has spent plenty of time immersing himself in South Asian music; he also has plenty of full-on jazz chops. In his own music as a bandleader, he treads in the wide space between one and the other

Fred Hersch: Giving The Piano A ‘Whirl’ Post-Illness

In 2008, jazz pianist Fred Hersch slipped into an AIDS-related coma for more than two months.

AWARD: Matt Wilson Appointed First Artist in Residence at Litchfield Jazz Festival

Kent, CT–World-renowned drummer, Matt Wilson has been appointed the first Artist-in-Residence to mark the 15th anniversary of the Litchfield Jazz Festival, August 6th–8th in Kent, CT. In this role Matt will be a presence for the Festival throughout the year, giving clinics around the state and a Christmas concert in Kent celebrating the release of his latest album

Jason Mraz added to waterfront concert series

The Hollywood Slots Waterfront Concert Series has a new name, a new primary sponsor, and a new concert date to promote.

Robert Randolph Performs Live In NPR’s Studio 4A

The pedal steel guitarist started playing in his neighborhood church.

EVENT: L.A.’s Jazz Bakery Benefit Concert Features Tenor Great Benny Golson

Ruth Price, long time director of the Jazz Bakery in Culver City, California, presents more tasty jazz with the latest in a series of benefit concerts to help resurrect the non profit jazz venue. Called the “Movable Feast,” these performances, which have included Kenny Burrell , Hubert Laws , Mose Allison and Hiromi , among others, will feature tenor great Benny Golson and his quartet this Sat …

Jimmy Heath On World Cafe

Though Heath has worked primarily as a professor at the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College CUNY since the 1980’s, he also continues to record and tour. Endurance , his latest album, not only demonstrates Heath’s own passion and longevity — he is 83 years old! — but also the endurance of his warmly soulful bop.

Jazz Ensemble Empirical, Recalling Eric Dolphy

Out ‘n’ In, the latest album from jazz ensemble Empirical, is a tribute to the late musician Eric Dophy. The album contains six original pieces that adopt Dolphy’s style and adaptations of two songs from his album Out to Lunch! ? E-Mail This ???? ? Add to Del.icio.us

It’s Over Now: Songs For Heartbreakers

Lovey-dovey romantic types get all the attention on Valentine’s Day. But not everyone wants to be in love right about now, and some relationships just happen to be hitting their expiration date this very minute. Listen to five songs that are perfect for those looking to break someone’s heart

Eric Bibb On Mountain Stage

The guitarist shares his love of Delta blues on his latest album, Booker’s Guitar . The disc was inspired by Bibb’s time spent playing a guitar previously owned by legendary musician Booker White

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