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Vocalist and pianist Kandace Springs has recorded twelve songs of her idols for her third project “The Women Who Raised Me” on Blue Note Records. The swinging “Devil May Care”, inspired by Diana Krall’s version, features some very lively and astute bass playing by Christian McBride and subtle drum work by Clarence Penn. Kandace shows…
Clifford Adams Dies at 62
I must admit that “Joanna” is not really my favorite Kool & The Gang song, but it does have a lasting trombone solo courtesy of Clifford Adams who died of liver cancer on Monday morning at the young age of 62. According to NJ.com, the Trenton, N.J., native “had no health insurance to cover medical…
Paris is International Jazz Day 2015 Host City
The International Jazz Day was launched in 2012. Back then, about 70 countries worldwide participated in daylong celebrations of this music and to spread awareness. This year, nearly all 196 U.N. member states are taking part on April 30th with special events planned on that day. Jazz Day again is presented by the Thelonious Monk…
2016 Jazz Fest Lineup For New Orleans Jazz Festival Announced
Last year, about 460.000 people visited the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell over two weekends. Twelve stages at the Fair Grounds Race Course featured almost nonstop music and over 60 food booths took care of culinary needs. Just a few days ago, the programme for the 47th edition was announced and the…