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….
The one and only Patrice Rushen, Jazz, R&B, and Soul vocalist, composer, classically trained pianist, keyboards player, producer, music director, and educator, just announced a performance in Berlin on July 10th. Patrice will be at Club Gretchen, one of Berlin’s most exciting concert venues with a remarkable programming. Needless to say, with the lady who…
We’ve already mentioned here that Lizz Wright will have a new album out called “Shadows“. It is due on April 12th and will be released on her own Blues And Greens label with distribution through Lightyear Entertainment/Virgin Music. The first single “Sweet Feeling” is out since last year and her next single “Root Of Mercy”…
She was truly one of a kind. A singer’s singer with a voice instantly recognizable. She recorded from 1968 until 2007, starting with the Cadet release “Out Of Different Bags” (1968) and “The Spice Of Life” (1969), which featured one of her signature songs, “Go Away Little Boy” all the way up to a recording…
We’ve already announced singer José James‘ next album “1978”, to be released on April 5th on Rainbow Blonde Records. The singer just announced on his Bandcamp page that there will be 500 hand-numbered vinyls of the album, coming in a gatefold packaging, clear anti-static sleeves and heavy duty vinyl poly bag packaging. 250 copies of…
Los Angeles-based keyboardist, producer, and sound sorcerer Kiefer embarks on a European tour next week. We reviewed his brilliant 2021 LP “When There’s Love Around” and also the first two singles “Dreamer” and “August Again” from his most recent album “It’s OK, B U” which came out on my birthday last year. Please find his…
83 year old trumpeter and flugelhorn player Eddie Henderson, one of the very few artists around which you might describe as legendary, will be the topic of a new documentary called “Dr. Eddie Henderson: Uncommon Genius”. It will have its world premiere at Smoke Jazz Club, where Eddie has frequently performed over the years, on…
After 50 years with the Manhattan Transfer, singer Janis Siegel is ready to stroll new paths. The last concert with this legendary vocal jazz quartet took place in LA at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on December 15th. Janis was pretty prolific over the years with her solo projects too. Standout albums are those she…
Since Gina has been struggling lately with arthrosis and the dislocation of her kneecaps, we decided to help her out with a new wheelchair which she embraced immediately. Our walks are not as long as they used to be and we are certainly walking slower than before, but she remains to be in very good…
West coast jazz singer and lyricist Mark Winkler just released “The Rules Don’t Apply”, his follow-up album to the critically-acclaimed 2022 album “Late Bloomin’ Jazzman”. That’s indeed what he is now. It seems that his albums are getting better with each new release. He has always been a vocalist who comes up with the most…