The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) are pleased to announce that bassist, vocalist and composer Esperanza Spalding, in response to the Diversity and Innovation Fund Request for Proposals, has been asked to host Find The Beat, a progressive new television show on PBS. Find The Beat, a new program [...]
Archive for November, 2010
Esperanza Spalding To Host “Find The Beat” At PBS
Posted: November 30, 2010 in Concerts, Jazz, TVTags: Esperanza Spalding, Find The Beat, PBS, TV
Tom Braxton’s Comfort and Joy Christmas Tour
Posted: November 30, 2010 in Concerts, Smooth JazzTags: Comfort and Joy Christmas Tour, Tom Braxton
Tom Braxton started his musical career with the jazz fusion band No Compromise. After his college years Braxton launched his solo course. His debut album Your Move (1992) was the first opportunity to record a duet with long-time friend Kirk Whalum on the song Peacemaker. His sophomore album Katalasso (1998) was his second smooth jazz [...]
A Peter White Christmas with Mindi Abair & Rick Braun
Posted: November 29, 2010 in Concerts, Smooth JazzTags: A Peter White Christmas, Mindi Abair, Rick Braun
Peter White leads an all star lineup featuring Rick Braun and Mindi Abair playing dazzling arrangements of your favorite holiday songs. It will be a treat for the holiday season! Over the past 16 years, as Peter White has kept thousands of smooth jazz fans worldwide enthralled by his spirited melodies, soulful grooves and inviting, [...]
Chieli Minucci and Special EFX w Jay Rowe recording his live CD
Posted: November 28, 2010 in Concerts, Smooth JazzTags: Chieli Minucci, Jay Rowe, Smooth Jazz, Special EFX
Jay will be performing with Chieli Minucci aand Special EFX Sunday 12/12/10 at Daniel Street Nite Club located at 21 Daniel Street Milford, CT. 06460. He will play an opening set at 7:30p.m. of newly composed original material w/ Rohn Lawrence, Dave Livolsi and Trever Somerville. Special EFX goes on at 8:45p.m. Tickets are available [...]
Bob Baldwin – Live Recording!
Posted: November 27, 2010 in Concerts, Smooth JazzTags: Bob Baldwin, Live Recording
Bob Baldwin and Friends rings in that other decade!! Bob Baldwin and Friends Featuring Porter Carroll and a hot Latin rhythm section featuring Grammy-nominated Latin Jazz Percussion Chembo Corniel, Ruben Rodriguez (of Jazz at Lincoln Center Latin Jazz Orchstra fame), Hot drummer Erik Perez and more….. We will be digitally recording this for a [...]
Latin Queen Of Soul Meritxell & Gary Grainger with All Star Band
Posted: November 26, 2010 in Concerts, Funk, Jazz, SoulTags: Gary Grainger, Jazz, Meritxell, Soul
Meritxell, an artist in many ways–singer, songwriter and producer–is the ultimate performer. She takes on the world with all she has to offer. Born and raised in Barcelona, and living in the United States for 10 years now, she is a true mixture of cultures, musical styles and diversities. The world is ready for a [...]
Travis Vega @ Lincoln Center
Posted: November 25, 2010 in Concerts, Smooth JazzTags: Lincoln Center, Travis Vega
When you love to play guitar, you play. Nothing can stop you. When musical ideas are burning in your brain, you play them. Through The Valley (2004) was Travis Vega‘s expression and his debut album, starting his career as solo musician. George Benson, Wes Montgomery, Norman Brown and Peter White are Travis’ idols. In fact [...]
9th Annual Piper’s Holiday Show
Posted: November 24, 2010 in Concerts, Smooth JazzTags: 9th Annual Piper's Holiday Show, Alexander Zonjic
Join us for a day filled with music, shopping, dining and relaxing in the beautiful confines of the All New Mall of Monroe! Enjoy local, regional and national performers including the Master Piper himself, Alexander Zonjic & Friends! Come see the Men of Grace, the Bedford High School Orchestra, the Monroe County Education Center Chimes [...]
Jazz Concert with Roy Ayers/The Ray Gaskins Band/ FO MO DEEP
Posted: November 23, 2010 in Concerts, Contemporary JazzTags: FO MO DEEP, Roy Ayers, The Ray Gaskins Band
We have found a treasure of concert for contemporary jazz fans. A Jazz Concert with Roy Ayers/The Ray Gaskins Band/ FO MO DEEP. Fo/mo/deep are Ron “FatKat” Holmes. Jr (bass), Kenneth “Pounce” Pouncey (percussion), Keith Newton (sax, flute), N. Michael Goecke (trombone), Andre Scott (drums), and Kevin Jones (Keys). For those, who haven’t listen to [...]
Alex Bugnon @ Blues Alley
Posted: November 22, 2010 in Concerts, Smooth JazzTags: Alex Bugnon, Blues Alley, Smooth Jazz
Alex Bugnon has created one of the most recognized styles in today’s contemporary jazz piano. It is a sultry mixture of contemporary jazz, funk, and R&B with hints of gospel. Even the titles of his CDs create anticipation for a musical experience that is delivered with passion. His latest album, reunites him with Atlanta [...]
