An outstanding technician, Lagrene has revealed influences other than Reinhardt
04.09. – Happy Birthday!!! Bireli Lagrene was born on September 4, 1966 in Saverne, Alsace, France. The son…
September 2017
In New York, he began appearing with such artists as: Freddie Hubbard, Cassandra Wilson, Abbey Lincoln, Diane Reeves and Art Farmer, while studying music with Ron Carter
04.09 – Happy Birthday!!! Kenny Davis is a native of Chicago, Illinois. Kenny’s career began with listening to…
Steely Dan co-founder Walter Becker dies aged 67
Steely Dan’s Walter Becker has died at the age of 67. The guitarist and bassist founded the jazz-rock…
Gregory Porter announces new Nat King Cole tribute album and full UK tour
Jazz superstar Gregory Porter has confirmed his new album will be a deeply personal tribute to Nat King…
Peter Bernstein has been a part of the jazz scene in New York
Born September 3rd, 1967 in New York City, guitarist Peter Bernstein has been a part of the jazz…
Freddie King was one of the kingpins of modern blues guitar
03.09 – Happy Birthday!!! Along with Otis Rush, Buddy Guy, and Magic Sam, King spearheaded Chicago’s modern blues…