Posts Tagged ‘jazz’

Seattle’s Alt-Rock Hub, Purring With Jazz
The city, known as an incubator for high school musical talent, has been slowly building a jazz scene. Read the rest here:  Seattle’s Alt-Rock Hub, Purring With Jazz
Popcast: Seattle Jazz and Ade Blackburn of the British Band Clinic
This week: Nate Chinen on the assets and challenges of Seattle’s jazz scene, and a conversation with Ade Blackburn of the British band Clinic. Continued here: Popcast: Seattle Jazz and Ade Blackburn of the British Band Clinic
National Jazz Museum Acquires Savory Collection
Live radio recordings, all but unheard for decades, include inspired 1930s performances by some of the all-time legends. View original here: National Jazz Museum Acquires Savory Collection
Abbey Lincoln, Jazz Singer and Writer, Dies at 80
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Music: Kem and José James Perform in New York
There’s a blurry but smooth-sounding line between jazz and soul, as shown by singers including Kem and José James. More here: Music: Kem and José James Perform in New York
Music Review: Hilary Kole’s CD Release Concert at Birdland
Hilary Kole and a few guest pianists celebrated the release of her album, “You Are There,” at Birdland on Monday night. See original here:  Music Review: Hilary Kole’s CD Release Concert at Birdland
Jazz Takes an Easy Ride on the Smooth Cruise
The Smooth Cruise, in its 13th year, mixes stimulating views and easy listening. Read the original here:  Jazz Takes an Easy Ride on the Smooth Cruise
Music Review: Ambrose Akinmusire at Jazz Standard
The trumpeter and composer Ambrose Akinmusire played a one-nighter at the Jazz Standard, with a band that included Jason Moran and Mark Turner. See the rest here: Music Review: Ambrose Akinmusire at Jazz Standard
Music Review: Honoring Heroes of Jazz, With Words, Silence and Improvisation
Thursday night’s Vision Festival bill at the Abrons Arts Center included a lifetime-achievement celebration for the pianist and composer Muhal Richard Abrams. See the original post:  Music Review: Honoring Heroes of Jazz, With Words, Silence and Improvisation
Music Review: Tri-Centric Modeling Event Honors Anthony Braxton
The composer and multireedist Anthony Braxton was the honoree of a two-day festival, which commemorated his jazz legacy. See original here:  Music Review: Tri-Centric Modeling Event Honors Anthony Braxton