Millions of people are out on the streets this weekend to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Berlin Wall coming down. Gina of course was among the crowd – she walked all the way through Mauerpark and back trying to catch the balloons….
After a short break, the Elbjazz Festival is back in 2017 and yes, part of the venues will be the new queen of the city, the Elbphilharmonie. Hamburg harbour will act as the dramatic stage for two days of jazz and jazz-related genres with over 50 acts performing. On June 2nd and June 3rd, acts…
Keyboardist, pianist, composer, and singer Taber Gable, who has played and toured with Marcus Strickland, Nubya Garcia, Terrace Martin, Carolyn Leonhart, among many others, who has studied with Wynton Marsalis and Kenny Barron, and who is a much sought after musician on the New York scene, has finally released his debut album. I usually try…
Italian jazz artist, composer, remixer, producer, and DJ Nicola Conte has just released his latest album called “Umoja”. The guy who presented Rosalia De Souza back in 2002 with “Garota Moderna” and who also released an album on Blue Note, the still brilliant “Other Directions” in 2004, has come up with a pretty sophisticated, both…
There was magic in the air last night at Festsaal Kreuzberg. It seemed as if people yearned to be back together again to dance, cheer, have fun, drink, and listen to some great live music. And without masks!Jordan Rakei was back after a couple of years, celebrating the release of his latest album “What We…
The beloved JazzNights series, a concert series which has brought dozens of artists into the most prestigious and beautiful venues all over Germany, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. And what better way to celebrate this with tours of two of the most in-demand and celebrated jazz artists: Cécile McLorin Salvant and Pat Metheny….
I’m traveling to Vienna today to see two of my favorite musicians. Carmen Lundy is currently on a mini European tour to present her brilliant new album “Soul To Soul”. Accompanying her on the record and on the tour is pianist Patrice Rushen. Also on stage tonight: bassist Darryl Hall and drummer Jamison Ross. Carmen…