Ben Webster was considered one of the “big three” of swing tenors: Video MUSICIANS VIDEOS Ben Webster was considered one of the “big three” of swing tenors: Video https://JazzBlues.EU March 27, 2018 27.03. – Happy Birthday !!! Ben Webster was considered one of the “big three” of swing tenors...Read More
Sarah Vaughan, along with her predecessor Ella Fitzgerald, helped elevate the vocalist’s role as equal to that of the jazz instrumentalist: Video MUSICIANS VIDEOS Woman in Jazz & Blues Sarah Vaughan, along with her predecessor Ella Fitzgerald, helped elevate the vocalist’s role as equal to that of the jazz instrumentalist: Video https://JazzBlues.EU March 27, 2018 27.03. – Happy Birthday !!! In the 1940s, when most women singers adorned big bands as stage...Read More
Chicago saxophonist Dave Rempis builds an intentional community in jazz: Video, Sounds CONCERTS VIDEOS Chicago saxophonist Dave Rempis builds an intentional community in jazz: Video, Sounds https://JazzBlues.EU March 26, 2018 By organizing concerts, mentoring young musicians, and connecting players from across the States and abroad, he models...Read More
Hugs for Tony Bennett: I left my heart in San Francisco: Video NEWSFEED VIDEOS Hugs for Tony Bennett: I left my heart in San Francisco: Video https://JazzBlues.EU March 26, 2018 Hugs for Tony Bennett. Earlier this week on March 21, the U.S. Library of Congress announced that...Read More
Surprisingly, George Handy recorded only two albums as a leader – Handyland, USA: Videos BOOKS VIDEOS Surprisingly, George Handy recorded only two albums as a leader – Handyland, USA: Videos https://JazzBlues.EU March 26, 2018 Posting about Hal McKusick yesterday and re-reading my interviews with him, I was reminded of arranger George...Read More
Interview with François Bourassa: The language of jazz can be understood and appreciated almost everywhere: Video INTERVIEWS VIDEOS Interview with François Bourassa: The language of jazz can be understood and appreciated almost everywhere: Video https://JazzBlues.EU March 26, 2018 Jazz interview with jazz pianist François Bourassa. An interview by email in writing. JazzBluesNews.Space: – First let’s start with...Read More