Music Review: John Pizzarelli Quartet at Café Carlyle
- 5:38 PM — May 30 —
- Source: The New York Times - New York NY
When Mr. Pizzarelli's father, the seminal jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, now 86, joins in the fun, the conversation becomes a father-son dialogue in which their mutual affection is sharpened by friendly rivalry. Read More
Quick Hits: Anoushka Shankar performs ISHQ
- 3:07 PM — May 30 —
- Source: Salon.com
Like Johnny Cash or Willie Nelson, there is something fundamentally authentic about Levon Helm. His music always felt real and if you ever read his autobiography, "This Wheel's on Fire," you know he doesn't flinch from describing his long, rambunctious ride. Read More
Amnesty International’s “Toast To Freedom” Contest Welcomes Independent Musicians
- 9:48 AM — May 28 —
- Source: Blogging Muses
Music is one of the universal languages of diplomacy. Read More
Donald Fagen, Boz Scaggs and More to Perform at Dylan Fest
- 3:46 PM — May 22 —
- Source: Rolling Stone
Steely Dan's Donald Fagen will play with the Cabin Down Below Band all night at the Tenth Annual Dylan Fest, which takes place May 24th and 25th at Irving Plaza in New York City. Organized by New York radio station WFUV (who are also responsible for Petty Fest ), each year Dylan Fest brings together a slew of musician to celebrate and play the music of Bob Dylan. Read More
Summer concert preview: This season's must-see shows
- 9:11 AM — May 17 —
- Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch - St Louis MO
You know the summer concert season is officially in full swing when Verizon Wireless Amphitheater opens its gates. Read More
Not for Purist Audiences
- 7:35 PM — May 15 —
- Source: The Wall Street Journal
On his album "Double Exposure" (Telarc), out this week, singer-guitarist John Pizzarelli, at the risk of offending purists, mixes riffs, chords and harmonies from jazz and pop standards into single tracks. Read More
Eddy Says: And it felt like New Years Eve
- 7:07 AM — May 15 —
- Source: CMU - Complete Music Update
Back at the beginning of the month, the Camden Crawl took over the many venues of that particular corner of London once again, with a mix of music, comedy and more taking place over three days. Read More
Mike Ragogna: Gil Evans' Centennial Tribute, Plus A Conversation With John Pzzarelli
- 12:11 AM — May 14 —
- Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment
Performing at the Highline Ballroom in Manhattan, The Gil Evans Orchestra--led by Gil's son Miles Evans--will conclude a week of Gil Evans Centennial Celebrations on May 21st with a performance that pays tribute to the jazz arranger/composer icon. Read More
Schedule of summer events at DTE Music Theatre, Meadow Brook and Palace
- 7:37 AM — May 11 —
- Source: Detroit Free Press - Detroit MI
Here is the schedule released today by Palace Sports & Entertainment, which runs the Palace of Auburn Hills, DTE Energy Music Theatre and Meadow Brook Music Festival. Read More
Singer Rob Morsberger takes it day-by-day
- 9:06 AM — May 11 —
- Source: Philly.com - Philadelphia PA
Rob Morsberger is one of the best rock/pop singer/songwriters you've never heard on recordings or seen in concert. Read More
Biography
Donald Fagen was one of the two masterminds behind Steely Dan, the seminal jazz-pop band of the '70s. Fagen's solo work has... Read the full Donald Fagen bio.



