Last week I posted about star-crossed trumpeter Don Sleet [pictured] and his sole leadership album All Members. Read More
The Miserable Rich released their latest EP Covers this week via the excellent Humble Soul label. Read More
Shortly before he underwent heart surgery, the late drum virtuoso Buddy Rich was asked if he was allergic to anything. Read More
The Little Hoovers' Big Band, under the direction of Bob Holden, will perform a free concert of big band jazz music Friday. Read More
The Little Hoovers' Big Band under the direction of Bob Holden will perform a free concert of big band jazz music on Friday. Read More
Steve Smith is a man with a common name and an uncommon ability to beat the skins. Read More
Grammy nominated composer, arranger and jazz pianist Bill Cunliffe will perform a Holiday Jazz Concert with Bill Cunliffe piano, Gary Foster sax, Tom Warrington bass, Joe La Barbera drums, Melissa Sweeney vocals. Read More
Seventy-five-year-old drummer Donald "Duck" Bailey has an anomalous presence on the artist roster at Talking House Records, which otherwise includes prominent indie bands like Loquat and the Lovemakers. Read More
Elgin residents will have a unique opportunity to experience a world-class big band for free. Read More
Fast forward 30 years and he's certainly lived up to that early promise. Read More
When it came to technique, speed, power, and the ability to put together incredible drum solos, Buddy Rich lived up to the ... Read the full Buddy Rich bio.