Singer-songwriter RONDI CHARLESTON is thrilled to announce her upcoming show "Rondi Charleston & Friends Holiday Concert," set to play The Westport Country Playhouse (25 Powers Court, Westport, CT) Saturday, December 19 at 8:00PM. Read More
Cuban vocalist Omara Portuondo, who scored a Latin Grammy Award for her 2008 recording, Gracias (World Village / Montuno) - and a Grammy nomination for the same recording, announced in early December - will bring her rich, soulful brand of jazz and balladry to live audiences in the United States as she embarks on a five-city tour in late February and early March 2010. Read More
Panama's annual cornerstone cultural event, the seventh Panama Jazz Festival will be held January 11-16, 2010 . Read More
The Bronx-born percussionist, who leads a sextet at the Jazz Café at Music Hall, connects the dots between traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms, post-bop swing and contemporary rock, funk, Latin and African beats with a compelling blend of creativity, spontaneity and taste. Read More
The in-depth discussions Niles held with Metheny for the series covered all aspects of the renowned musician who has revolutionized both the guitar and jazz music – from Metheny's first realization of his affinity for music to his wisdom accrued from years of dedicated musicianship. Read More
Join us this Friday, December 4th, for an in-store Barnes & Noble interview with legendary drummer Jack DeJohnette. Read More
Fairfield University's Jazz Ensemble features jazz drummer Adam Nussbaum in concert Saturday at the Wien Experimental Theatre in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. Bassist Brian Torff, director of Jazz and Popular Music at the University, leads the Ensemble for two shows at 7 and 8:30 p.m. The concert is a part of the University's 2009-10 Arts & Minds series of events. Read More
As much as any jazz musician of his generation, trumpeter Roy Hargrove has sought to keep company with well-traveled veterans. Read More
Fairfield University's Jazz Ensemble features jazz drummer extraordinaire Adam Nussbaum, Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Wien Experimental Theatre in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. Director of Jazz and Popular Music at the University and renowned bassist Brian Torff leads the Ensemble for two shows at 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 general, $5 students. Read More
Panama's annual cornerstone cultural event, the seventh Panama Jazz Festival will be held January 11-16, 2010. Read More
A remarkable technician and a highly influential tenor saxophonist (the biggest influence on other tenors since Wayne Shorter), ... Read the full Michael Brecker bio.