Before Jimmy Smith, the electric organ had been nearly a novelty in jazz: Video MUSICIANS VIDEOS Before Jimmy Smith, the electric organ had been nearly a novelty in jazz: Video https://JazzBlues.EU December 7, 2018 08.12. – Happy Birthday !!! Jimmy Smith, who made the Hammond organ one of the most popular...Read More
Familiar faces and a few surprises in the Jazz and Blues nominees for the Grammy Awards: Video NEWSFEED VIDEOS Familiar faces and a few surprises in the Jazz and Blues nominees for the Grammy Awards: Video https://JazzBlues.EU December 7, 2018 Pianists Fred Hersch and Brad Mehldau, saxophonists Tia Fuller and Miguel Zenón, and vocalists Gregory Porter and...Read More
At 80, saxophonist Charles Lloyd finds enlightenment in the groove: Video BOOKS VIDEOS At 80, saxophonist Charles Lloyd finds enlightenment in the groove: Video https://JazzBlues.EU December 7, 2018 “I’ve been drunk with music all my life,” Charles Lloyd muses, “and it’s been my spiritual path....Read More
Interview with John Daversa: The game is to observe: Video INTERVIEWS VIDEOS Interview with John Daversa: The game is to observe: Video https://JazzBlues.EU December 7, 2018 Jazz interview with jazz trumpeter and composer John Daversa. An interview by email in writing. JazzBluesNews.Space: – Which harmonies and...Read More
CD review: Fred Hersch Trio ’97 – The Village Vanguard 2018: Video New CD's Review VIDEOS CD review: Fred Hersch Trio ’97 – The Village Vanguard 2018: Video https://JazzBlues.EU December 6, 2018 Pianist Fred Hersch paid some dues at the Village Vanguard, sitting in as a sideman there from...Read More
Matthew Shipp is truly one of the leading lights of a new generation of jazz giants: Video MUSICIANS VIDEOS Matthew Shipp is truly one of the leading lights of a new generation of jazz giants: Video https://JazzBlues.EU December 6, 2018 07.12. – Happy Birthday !!! Matthew Shipp was born on 1960 in Wilmington, Delaware. He started piano...Read More