the word contemporary

Gone Gone Beyond is a merging of folk, soul, roots, jazz and world music with a 21st century edge that incorporates electronica ambience and sound design touches. The band members, David Block (Los Angeles /NYC), Danny Musengo (Iowa/NYC), Kat Factor (Santa Cruz) and Mel Semé (Cuba/Barcelona) are all multi-instrumentalists/singer-songwriters.

Block’s Topanga Canyon home, above a creek with frogs croaking in the background, was utilized for The Lost Art of Listening – Garden Party Edition. Before things got underway the host mentioned that the act of recording was 142 years old, and prior to that people just played, sang or listened to others performing live. With that in mind, Block requested everyone turn off their phones, relax, not talk and just take in 2030, the group’s new and second full-length album.

Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, Semé was not able to be present for the occasion. From Portugal via Zoom he joined the group for a live rendition of arresting and soulfully sung acoustic guitar driven “By The Sea.” It was from their previous record Things Are Changing and totally astonished the audience.

In congress with the surroundings of Topanga Canyon and embodying the vibe of late ‘60s/early ‘70s gatherings, Block took the listeners into a relaxing meditative/yoga-like sequence before shifting to the new record. Its tunes were rootsy, atmospheric, easy flowing and drenched with rich vocal harmonies. Some were reminiscence of Seal, while others had qualities of Mumford & Sons with tangy banjo and violin accenting. Additionally, elements of gospel, country and alt-folk were included.

Following the listening, the musicians played songs not on the new release that were similar sounding. As a bonus, alto saxophonist Grace Kelly who was in attendance, pleasingly injected serenading choruses and solos for “Here For a Moment” and “Things Are Changing” to further delighted all in attendance. For more info go to: gonegonebeyond.com

 

INTERVIEW

Dave Koz + Cory Wong
The Golden Hour Conversation – The New Album Interview

VIDEOS


Crystal Murray

Boss

 

Durand Jones & The Indications
Love Will Work It Out (Official Video)

Chloe Flower
Bohemia (Official Video)

Jon Batiste
FREEDOM

Dave Koz and Cory Wong
Today

Brian Bromberg feat. Dave Koz
Walking On Sunshine (Official Music Video)

Darius
Feels Right ft. Duñe (Official Music Video)

 

Sean Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band
Turn That Wall Into A Door’ [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Madame Gandhi ft. Trakgirl
Freedom (Official Video)

Naia Izumi
Natural Disaster (Official Video)

Don Lifted ft. MadameFraankie
Golden (The Wait) (Official Video)

 

Wayne Snow
The Thrill (Official Video) / Roche Musique

 

Marcey Yates and XOBOI
Fruit SNX (feat. Conny Franko) [Official Music Video]

 

McClenney ft. St. Panther
Kerosene (Official Video)

 

Gone Gone Beyond
Coast (LIVE Acoustic from Baja, CA)

 

L’Rain
Suck Teeth (Official Video)

 

VIDEOS

Booker Stardrum
Walking Through Still Air [Official Video]

Yann Tiersen
Palestine (Live from Ushant)

Jeremiah Cymerman
From the Metaphysical to the Transcendental (for Bill Smith)

Starita feat Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Trent Park
The Dream [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Petra Haden and Egberto Gismonti
Charlie Haden’s Silence

Bendik Giske
Flutter

The word world in blue colors and green colers

VIDEOS

Buyuchek, Los Askis
Cariñito

 

Okuté

Sandeep Das & Mike Block
Where the Soul Never Dies / Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram

Caamaño & Ameixeiras
Florencio

CABRA ft Azul CABRA
Quisiera Ser Un Meme

Los Tigres Del Norte
La Camioneta Gris (Live)

Bonnie Banane
Cha-Cha-Cha (Clip Officiel)

Mdou Moctar
Tala Tannam (Official Music Video)

Kristen Mather de Andrade and Cesar Garabini
Naquele Tempo

Luis Vazquez
Tu Fan Video Oficial

the word blues

Join Councilwoman Mary Zendejas and the Long Beach Blues Society for FREE Community Concerts!

Key Event Sponsors:
-Councilwoman Mary Zendejas
-The RuMBa Foundation
-The Port of Long Beach
-Arts Council of Long Beach

Last Saturdays of July & August

3-5PM
Cesar Chavez Park
401 Golden Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802
To RSVP go to: https://newbluesfestival.ticketsauce.com/e/blues-for-all

Dave McMurray Feat. Bettye LaVette and Bob Weir
Loser

 

Kelly’s Lot (feat. Mo Beeks)
Boom Boom Boom – Tiny Desk Contest

 

Chris Pierce
Young, Black and Beautiful –(Official Video)

Nick Africano
Fire Keepers (Official Music Video)

Quinn DeVeaux
All I Need

Kandle
No Good Garden Sessions

Text Special Mention

Veteran keyboardist/composer/arranger/producer David Garfield always has several projects going and the pandemic barely slowed him down. His latest addition of the somewhat every two-month live Zoom concert series was CELBRATE JUNTEENTH with homage to Fathers Day as well, and picked up by viewers worldwide. The keyboardist recalled his first exposure to Junteenth during a tour with Freddie Hubbard, as the only white musician in the group, in Dallas, TX 1976, when the holiday was only celebrated in that state.
Featured musicians joining him were Bob Mintzer-reeds, Steve Ferrone-drums, Jimmy Earl-electric bass and Lilliana de los Reyes-vocals/percussion. Fittingly, hard-bop classic “Song For My Father” opened the session and was highlighted by Mintzer and Garfield exuberantly soloing. Coltrane’s immoral “Giant Step” was performed later and received similar treatment from the keyboardist and saxophonist.

The band continued with Garfield’s contemporary lightly funk flavored original “Desert Highway” bolstered by Mintzer. Steely Dan’s rock/contemporary mega hit “Aja” was sweetly garnished by de los Reyes’ vocals, with the other players intensely interacting. Somewhat related was Mintzer’s Yellowjacket’s thematic tune “Pass it On” composed by its founding member/keyboardist Russell Ferrante. Garfield notably injected a Latin-tinged version of the classic rock song “Layla.” He extensively wailed away, with bass and saxophone also contributing masterfully, along with Ferrone and de los Reyes getting into a percussion jam.
From a vastly different perspective was ethereal fusion gem “500 Miles,” adorned by de los Reyes enchanting vocals, Mintzer’s riveting sax, Earl’s pulsing bass and the bandleader’s expansive keyboard playing. Changing things up even more was Oletha Adams’ soulful pop ballad “Get Here” and Nora Jones’ mega hit “Don’t Know Why.”

Additionally, Aretha Franklin’s grooving “Rock Steady” and Patrice Rushen’s “Forget Me Nots” impressively showcased the vocalist’s funk and R&B chops as the other band members playfully cut loose. Concluding the Zoom gig was an Afro-Cuban interpretation of Minnie Riperton’s enduring R&B ballad “Lovin’ You” amazingly adorned by both serene singing and riveting playing. For more info go to: http://creatchy.com

INTERVIEW

Julian Lage with Don Was of Blue Note Records
First Look

INTERNET CONCERT

Indiana Jazz Exchange 2021

INTERNET MINI CONCERTS

Matteo Mancuso Trio

FestiValle, International Jazz Day Unesco 2021

Kokoroko

We Out Here: Online & On Air

VIDEOS

Julian Lage
Saint Rose

Anna Moss & the Nightshades

Slow Down Kamikaze NPR Tiny Desk Contest Submission 2021

Tomoko Omura/Glenn Zaleski Quartet

500 Miles High

Senri Oe

Out of Chaos

 

Johannes Wallmann Quintet & String Orchestra

Elegy for an Undiscovered Species

Angela Wrigley Trio

Crazy Fool

 

Tobias Meinhart, Charles Altura, Eden Ladin, Matt Penman & Obed Calvaire

White Bear

Nick Finzer’s Cast of Characters ft. Lucas Pino

The Weatherman Live in Denton

Monika Herzig Acoustic Project

Humpty Dumpty

 

Monika Herzig Quartet

Promises of Spring

MetaJAX Jazz Festival presented by RESONANCE RECORDS

Resonance Records, the world’s leading archival record label for the preservation of legendary Jazz is proud to present a groundbreaking event on behalf of exceptional jazz musicians July 9-11, 2021. Hosted by the Steamers Jazz at JAX team of Terence Love and Tony Guerrero, the event will feature some of the country’s top jazz vocalists and players including:
vocalists: Annie Sellick, Paul Jost, Carol Bach-y-Rita, and Tawanda
violinist: Christian Howes
pianists: Tamir Hendelman, Josh Nelson, Mike Garson, and Tateng Katendig
guitarists: Larry Koonse and Grant Geissman
bassists: Kevin Axt and Alex Frank
drummers: Tim Horner, Gene Coye and Jamey Tate
trombone: Andy Martin
reeds: Bob Sheppard
trumpet/flugelhorn: Willie Murillo
tap dancer: Sarah Reich

There will be a special, not-to-be-missed VIP Pre-Party on July 8, at 7PM featuring The Swing Kittens with the Tom Kubis Band.

Getting each day off to a great start, Tony Guerrero has put together a special lineup of amazing talent for a Daily Jazz Brunch, Friday-Sunday from 11:30AM-1PM. Free admission with the purchase of a lunch or brunch entree.

These performances become digital collectibles built on a technology framework known as Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)*. NFTs are unique digital items with blockchain-managed proof-of-custody and provenance. This gives the artist/musician and fans true shared ownership of a portfolio of digital collectibles produced from these rare performances. NFT’s produced from this CryptoJazz Weekender will be available to collectors in the weeks and months following the event. Attendees will have opportunity to learn more and discuss NFTs and the impact of crypto currencies on music and the arts at the event.

MetaJAX Jazz Festival

July 9-11
Campus JAX
3950 Campus Drive
Newport Beach 92660
(949) 261-6270
https://www.campusjax.com/

Music at the Odyssey series

July 10

  • Featured artists: singer/songwriters Moira Mackand Elizabeth Woolf
    • House band: musical director/bass player John Snow, drummer Ryan Mcdiarmidand piano/keyboard player Max Naseck (horn player TBA)

July 17

  • Featured artists: singer/songwriter Max Sheldonand musician/comedian Neel Gosh
    • House band: musical director/bass player John Snow, drummer Ryan Mcdiarmid, piano/keyboard player Max Naseck and trumpeter Mike CottoneJuly 31
  • Featured artists: singer/songwriters India Carneyand Patrick Reilly
    • House band: musical director/bass player John Snowand drummer Ryan Mcdiarmid (piano and horn players TBA)Odyssey Theatre
    8.p.m.

2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90025
(310) 477-2055 ext. 2

www.OdysseyTheatre.com
www.facebook.com/OdysseyTheatre
Twitter: @OdysseyTheatre_
Discounts available for students and seniors. Call theater for details.

 

Catalina

July 15 TYRONE Mr. Superfantastic
feat: Rich Eames, Nolan Shaheed, Greg Pore’e, Tony Dumas, Rickey Woodard, Quentin Dennard, Benjamin Dewayne and Louis Van Taylor

July 16 Barbara MORRISON

July 17 Kaylene PEOPLES: Romantic Bossa-Nova
feat. Bunny Brunel w/ Special Guest Performance by Larry Dunn. Personnel: Joe Calderon (GTR), Mahesh

Balasooriya (Piano), Bunny Brunel (Bass/Voc), Oscar Seaton (Drums), Jon Brooks (Percussion), Nina Harris & (BG Vocals)

July 18 Back to Music with Kristina AGLINZ

July 22 Niki HARIS

July 23 Paris Chansons presents: “From Paris with Love!”
Experience an unforgettable night of French music with an international twist! Featuring original renditions of favorites from Aznavour, Dassin, Piaf, Macias, Dalida, Adamo to Zaz & Stromae PLUS some of the most beloved Russian & Italian classics

July 25 Buddy RICH BAND
featuring: Cathy Rich and Gregg Potter

July 29 Jerry BELL

Catalina

6725 West Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood California 90028
Phone: (323) 466-2210
www.catalinajazzclub.com

Sam First

July 1 GERALD CLAYTON TRIO *this show will not be streaming
Gerald Clayton (piano), Alan Hampton (bass), Kevin Kanner (drums)

July 2-3 MAX HAYMER TRIO ALBUM RELEASE PARTY

Max Haymer (piano), Karl McComas-Reichl (bass), Rick Montalbano (drums)

July 7 MIKE RAGONESE TRIO

Mike Ragonese (piano), Luca Alemanno (bass), Jonathan Pinson (drums)

July 8 ALEC SCHULMAN QUINTET

Alec Schulman (piano), Devin Daniels (saxophone), Keelan Walter (guitar), David Robaire (bass), Jonathan Pinson (drums)

July 9-10 ERIC REED TRIO
Eric Reed (piano), Luca Alemanno (bass), Kevin Kanner (drums)

Sam First
6171 W. Century Blvd
LA 90045
www.samfirstbar.com

Feinstein’s At Vitello’s


Jul 7 (mostly)musicals: happy returns

Jul 8 LIVESTREAM: Paul Jost Quartet

Jul 9 LIVESTREAM & LIVE: Lorraina Marro – Love Is For All CD Release

Jul 10 LIVESTREAM & LIVE: Angela O’Neill and The Outrageous 8 – Hope Floats
*1:00 PM PDT

Jul 10 Doctor Wu: The Steely Dan Tribute

Jul 11 Nicolas Dromard & Desiree Davar: Superheroes in Love

Jul 11 LIVESTREAM: Superheroes in Love: An Evening of Song

Jul 14 LIVESTREAM & LIVE: The Jazz Cartel

Jul 15-17 LIVESTREAM & LIVE: Michael Feinstein Live “Un- plugged & Un-masked”

Jul 17 LIVESTREAM: MICHAEL FEINSTEIN- Encore Room

Jul 21 Robert Bannon – “Unfinished Business” In Concert

Jul 22 Rumproller Organ Trio featuring Woody Mankowski

Jul 23 Jen Staves & the Bluzfish

Jul 24 LIVESTREAM & LIVE: Billy Vera and the Beaters

Jul 24 LIVESTREAM: Billy Vera – Encore Room Interview

Jul 25 LIVESTREAM & LIVE: Aubrey Logan – “Queen of Sass”

Jul 28 Kritzerland

Jul 29 Marlon Martinez & Marlonius Jazz Orchestra feat. Josie James

Feinstein’s At Vitello’s

4349 Tujunga Avenue,
Studio City, CA 91604
818-769-0905
​www.feinsteinsatvitellos.com

 

Baked Potato

July 1 GROOVE LEGACY
Paulie Cerra -Tenor Sax
Chris Johnson – trombone
Sam Meek -guitar
Travis Carlton -Bass
Gary Novak – drums
Bill Steinway-keys
Plus Special Guest …
JOE BONAMASSA – GUITAR

July 2 O H M
CHRIS POLAND …GUITAR
ROBERT PAGLIARI …BASS
CARLOS CURZ …DRUMS

July 3 Don Randi & Quest
Don Randi … Keyboards
Bernie Dresel … Drums
Jerry Watts … Bass
John DePatie … Guitar
Peter Korpela … Perc.

July 7 THE DAVE HILL GROUP
Dave Hill …Guitar
Rand Singer …Saxes
Matt Rohde …Keys
Tim “The Myricle” McIntyre …Drums
Alexis Sklarevski …Bass

July 8 BOB REYNOLDS GROUP
Bob Reynolds – saxophone
Ruslan Sirota – keys
Janek Gwizdala – bass
Gene Coye – drums

July 9-10 THE BILLY CHILDS ELECTRIC BAND
Billy Childs …Fender Rhoads/Keyboards
Josh Johnson …Sax
Ben Williams …Bass
Christian Euman …Drums

July 11 M-SQUAD Hollywood Soundtrack Quintet
Burnin’ MIke Vernon – Guitar
Nelson Bragg – percussion
Ted Hamer – piano
Doug Synder – bass
Chris Roberts – drums

July 13 JAIME KIME BAND
JAIME KIME …GUITAR (Zappa Plays Zappa)
TOSHI YANAGI …GUITAR (Kimmel Show)
MATT ROHDE …KEYS (Janes Addiction)
H CHRIS ROY …BASS (DR & Q)
DANNY CAREY …DRUMS ( From TOOL )

July 14 SCOTT KINSEY GROUP
SCOTT KINSEY …KEYS
Bob Reynolds — saxophones
Jimmy Earl — electric bass
RON BRUNER jr. — drums

July 15 WORK IN PROGRESS
SHANE GAALAAS …DRUMS
CAREY FRANK …KEYS
JV COLLIER …BASS
WOODY MANKOWSKI …SAX/VOCALS
HOWARD SCOTT STEIN …GUITAR

July 16-17 MIKE KENEALLY & BEER FOR DOLPHINS
MIKE KENEALLY …GUITAR/VOCALS
JOE TRAVERS …DRUMS
BRYAN BELLER …BASS
RICK MUSALLAM …GUITAR
GRIFF PETERS …GUITAR

July 18 EXCURSION
Peter Deneff – Keyboards
Vik Momjian – Bass
Dimitri Matsis – Drums
Robert Kyle – sax

July 20-21 JACKSHIT
VAL Mc CALLUM on GUITAR
DAVEY FARAGHER on DA BASS
PETE THOMAS on DRUMS

July 22 DEREK FRANK “ELEVEN YEARS LATER”
DEREK FRANK …BASS
TY BAILIE …KEYS
RANDY COOKE …DRUMS
JOSHUA RAY GOOCH …GUITAR
DEMIAN ARRIAGA …PERC

July 23-24 THE WEBB ALLSTARS
DANNY CAREY on DRUMS from TOOL
DOUG WEBB on SAX
JIMMY EARL on BASS from the KIMEL SHOW
MITCH FORMAN on KEYS
JAMIE KIME on GUITAR

July 25 TriTone Asylum
Philip Topping … EVI
Ian Vo … Saxophone
Andy Waddell … Guitar
Mitch Forman … Keyboards
Peter Sepsis … Bass
Nate Laguzza … Drums

July 27 THE JERRY VIVINO ALLSTAR JAZZ BAND
Jerry Vivino… sax/vocals
Andy Langham…keys
Bernie Dresel…drums
John Leftwich …bass
Plus Special Guest

July 28 BENNY RIETVELD
BENNY RIETVELD …BASS/VOCALS from SANTANA
JOEY NAVARRO …KEYS
MAKANI ELIOT …DRUMS
KENNY ECHIZEN …GUITAR
SPECIAL GUEST.. ANDY VARGAS …VOCALIST from SANTANA

July 29 PAUL PERESS PROJECT
OTMARO RUIS …KEYS
BRANDON FIELDS …SAX
TIM LEFEBVRE …BASS
PAUL PERESS DRUMS/COMPOSITION

July 30-31 GREG’S GROOVE
GREG MATHIESON …B3/KEYS
PAUL JACKSON JR. …GUITAR
LENNY CASTRO …PERC
MILES MATHIESON …DRUMS
TRAVIS CARLTON …BASS

Baked Potato
3787 Cahuenga Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
https://www.thebakedpotato.com/
818-980-1615

Vibrato Grill Jazz

July 1 Parlor Social with Dessy Di Lauro & Ric’key Pageot
July 2 Janis Mann
July 3 Tony Guerrero Septet

Vibrato Grill Jazz
2930 Beverly Glen Circle
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(310) 474-9400
www.vibratogrilljazz.com

 

JUSTJAZZ

July 14 The Ben Williams Band @ Mr Musichead Gallery

 

Mr Musichead
7420 W. Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Mr Musichead.com

 

INTERNET CONCERTS

Jazz Bakery

Instagram Live Friday

https://www.instagram.com/the_jazz_bakery/channel/?hl=en

 

SF Jazz Fridays at Five & Alone Together

Jul 2-3 Hot Club of Cowtown
Jul 9-10 Mariza
Jul 11 Family Matinee Broadcast w/ Banda Magda
Jul 15 Taylor Eigsti, Solo Piano
Jul 15 Joe Henderson Lab
Jul 16-17 DakhaBrakha
Jul 23-24 Con Brio

SFJAZZ Center
201 Franklin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
www.sfjazz.org
866.920.5299

Living Jazz

1728 San Pablo Ave Oakland, CA 94612
www.livingjazz.org

FULTON STREET COLLECTIVE

July 1 ILLVILLE VANGUARD
Gabriel Alston -Drums/Compositions
John David – Trumpet
Kenneth Leftridge – Alto Sax
Jackson Shepard – Guitar
Joshua Griffin – Bass

July 6 TOMMASO MORETTI’S INSIDE OUT QUARTET
Tommaso Moretti – Drums/Vocals/Samples
Jake Wark – Tenor
Matt Gold – Guitar
Ben Dillinger – Upright Bass

July 7 NEIL CARSON’S NEW NOSTALGIA
Neil Carson – Alto, Composer/Arranger
Connor Bernhard – Trumpet
Anthony Bruno – Tenor
Matt Kowalski – Trombone
Andy Schlinder – Bari
Brandon Hunt – Guitar
Andrew Lawrence – Piano
Tim Seisser – Bass
Zack Marks – Drums

July 8 SAM PILNICK NONET ALBUM RELEASE
THE ADLER SUITE
Sam Pilnick – Tenor Sax/Arrangements
Emily Kuhn – Trumpet
Max Bessesen – Alto Sax
Euan Edmonds – Trombone
Ted Hogarth – Bari/Bass Clarinet
Ben Cruz – Guitar
Meghan Stagl – Piano
Ben Dillinger – Bass
Matt Smalligan – Drums

July 13 JAZZ RECORD ART COLLECTIVE
JON DEITEMYER GROUP perform

ART PEPPER’s 1960 release ART PEPPER + ELEVEN
Jon Deitemyer – Drums/Bandleader
Greg Ward – Alto Sax
Rich Moore – Alto/Clarinet/Tenor
Geof Bradfield – Tenor
Jacob Slocum – Bari
Chad McCullough – Trumpet
Quentin Coaxum – Trumpet
Andy Baker – Trombone
Luke Malewicz – Trombone
Elizabeth Deitemyer – French Horn
Jeremy Kahn – Piano
Matt Ulery – Bass

July 14 JACOB SLOCUM BARI SAX NIGHT

Jacob Slocum – Bari
Mark Heibert – Bari
Additional Bari players TBA
Julius Tucker – Piano
Josh Ramos – Bass
Sam Jewel – Drums

July 15 JAZZ RECORD ART COLLECTIVE

FAREED HAQUE performs

PAT MARTINO’s 1976 release JOYOUS LAKE
Fareed Haque – Guitar
Kevin Kozol – Keys
Alex Austin – Bass
Greg Fundis – Drums

July 17 NICK MAZZARELLA TRIO
Nick Mazzarella – Sax
Clark Sommers – Bass
Dana Hall – Drums

July 20 BEYOND STANDARD
Trevor Joe Hill – Tenor Sax/Piano
Connor Roe – Bass
Tommy Keilher – Drums

July 21 JAZZ RECORD ART COLLECTIVE
JOAN HICKEY QUINTET performs

BILL EVANS’ 1963 release INTERPLAY
Joan Hickey – Piano
Tito Carrillo – Trumpet
Mike Allemana – Guitar
John Tate – Bass
Joel Spencer – Drums

July 22 ANDREW RATHBUN TRIO
Andrew Rathbun – Reeds
John Hebert – Bass
Dana Hall – Drums

July 27 KABIR DALAWARI QUARTET
Kabir Dalawari – Drums
Kyle Brooks – Saxophone
Eric Arroyo – Piano
Matt Ulery – Bass

July 28 ANDREW MEYER QUINTET
Andrew Meyer – Trombone
Alex Beltran – Tenor
Kevin Fort – Piano
John Sutton – Bass
Alvin Cobb Jr. – Drums

July 29 MARQUES CARROLL QUINTET
Marques Carroll – Trumpet
Brent Griffin – Sax
Amr Fahmy – Piano
Christian Dillingham – Bass
Greg Artry – Drums

Fulton Street Collective
1821 W. Hubbard St.
Chicago IL, 60622
773-852-2481
www.fultonstreetcollective.com

YouTube.com/fultonstreetcollective

Multi-Grammy Award Winner Marcus Miller and Entertainment Cruise Productions Launch New Original Streaming Concert Series
Saturday Night with Marcus Miller & Friends, with the Iconic George Benson as a Special Guest and Guest Bandmembers Patrice Rushen and Joey DeFrancesco
www.SaturdayNightWithMarcusMiller.com

Village Vanguard

July 2‑4 Bill Frisell: Solo
Concerts available on demand
Village Vanguard.com

Harlem Jazz Museum

Jul 06 What Was: Jazz and Broadway w/ Jon Thomas Quintet 2:00 pm

Jul 13 Who Was: Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan w/ Jon Thomas Quintet 2:00 pm

https://jazzmuseuminharlem.org/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/nationaljazzmuseum/events/?ref=page_internal

ARTS FOR ART PRESENTS

ON_LINE SALON SERIES FEATURING MUSIC & CONVERSATIONS

July 22-31 Vision Festival 25 (includes Amina Claudine Myers receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award on July 23)

ArtsforArt

107 Suffolk Street
#300,
New York, NY, 10002
212-254-5420
https://www.artsforart.org

Van Gelder Studio, the legendary recording studio home to hundreds of jazz icons from John Coltrane to Herbie Hancock, has announced the launch of “Live from Van Gelder Studio,” a new virtual music series that will stream live from VanGelder.live.

Live from Van Gelder Studio is expected to continue through 2021 with a 10-show immersive and interactive program. The series will feature talent from original seminal recordings joined by multi-generational artists who will pay tribute to important records that were originally put to tape within the four walls of the studio. Tickets can be purchased directly on the site for $15. 2021 shows will be announced in the near future.

Performances will be live streamed using a new technology built from the ground up that is true to the Rudy Van Gelder sound. It will allow audiences to fully experience the unique studio and its sound in their homes. Upcoming experiences will be crafted to make the audience and musicians feel like they are at an actual live performance.

Live from Van Gelder Studio is created and produced by a team of jazz industry veterans including:

• Five-time Grammy Award-winner Don Sickler, who produced many Van Gelder-recorded artists including Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard and Cindy Blackman Santana.
Phil Coady, producer of The Ultimate Blue Train, which was created while he was the lead producer in the Microsoft MS4Music Group and where he and Van Gelder first connected.
Sam Kaufman, who as a talent agent worked with Van Gelder-recorded artists including Ray Charles, Pharoah Sanders and Jason Moran.
Maureen Sickler, distinguished associate and long-time assistant engineer for Van Gelder, who now carries on the traditions forged in their 30+ year collaboration.

Live from Van Gelder Studio

www.vangelder.live

Adam Hawley
Back on FB Live: Adam will be back at the same time, same place this Mondays at 7pm PST/10pm EST. He’ll be back with your requests, do another show-and-tell on his studio and recording process, and we’ll definitely see an encore performance from his wife and vocalist extraordinaire Kat Hawley.
Just go to his Facebook page!

Jazz, Soul, Funk & World Music
During the entire quarantine period, Qwest TV also broadcasts a flagship program from its catalog every day at 9pm (CET) / 3pm (EST), available from the platform’s Facebook and YouTube accounts. Among the Qwest TV gems, Internet users will discover next week:
For more information on Qwest TV, visit qwest.tv.

Jazz on the Tube

Provides five free services:

1. A searchable archive of thousands of carefully hand picked and annotated jazz videos

2. A free Video-of-the-Day service. Love jazz? We deliver a great jazz video to your mailbox every day. You can subscribe here free.

3. The Internet’s only free up-to-date world-wide directory of jazz clubs, jazz festivals, jazz radio stations, and jazz organizations.

4. A podcast series, unique in jazz, that features in-depth interviews on the history – and future – of jazz with jazz scholars, educators, and presenters.

5. One of the most detailed educational resources available anywhere on the music of Cuba and other Latin countries and their under reported, and often under appreciated, impact on jazz past, present and future.

www.jazzonthetube.com

 

MUSIC EDUCATION

New England Conservatory’s Jazz Studies and Contemporary Improvisation Departments feature an array of livestream and virtual concerts
https://necmusic.edu/concerts

Music Habit
https://www.musichabit.com/

My Music Master Class
https://www.mymusicmasterclass.com/

JEN

18 Professional Development Session designed just for you and taught by some of the finest jazz artist-educators in the world!

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS with ON-DEMAND REPLAYS!*

Completion Certificates Also Available
All sessions will take place LIVE via Zoom.
*On-demand replays available for Full, Chapter, Corporate, & Institution Members.

REGISTER NOW

PLUS A SPECIAL 8-HOUR COURSE!

JULY 28 & 29, 1 – 4PM ET

$50 REGISTRATION FEE
(separate from Summer Institute Fee)
This course prepares musicians to be familiar with the current remote performance technology and its creative pedagogical approach when it comes to teaching and performing music remotely.

As participants learn basic Linux server operating systems and currently available remote performance software concepts, they also engage in discussions about how to utilize these tools for their everyday musical activities, such as lessons, rehearsals, and concerts, especially under geographically limited circumstances such as the pandemic.

As outcomes, participants launch their own remote performance server systems as well as develop their own creative pedagogies.

Become a JEN Member Today!

As a JEN member, you get the chance to connect with a global network of jazz advocates just like you.

With our growing list of membership benefits, being a JEN member is more than just an affiliation. It is about being part of a community of jazz players, teachers, students, enthusiasts, industry and more, all dedicated to keeping the jazz arts thriving for generations to come.

Jazz Education Network
1440 W Taylor St #1135
Chicago, IL 60607
United States
https://jazzednet.org

2022 JAZZ EDUCATION NETWORK
13TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
January 5-8, 2022
Dallas, TX

 

Victor Wooten Launches The Spirit of Music Book Club

Five-Night Virtual Event To Take In-Depth Look At Wooten’s Recently Released Groundbreaking Novel and Audiobook The Spirit of Music: The Lesson Continues
Over five consecutive Monday nights beginning June 28, Victor will cover 4 Measures (Chapters) from The Spirit of Music and feature special guests, including people who inspired the characters and/or who were the voices on the audiobook. Held in conjunction with Victor and Steve Bailey’s new website, thebassvault.com, this unique experience is the story brought to life. Register here.

The sequel to The Music Lesson: A Spiritual Search for Growth Through Music (2006), The Spirit of Music is a fable-like story that follows three musicians from around the world who are mysteriously summoned to Nashville, the Music City, to join with Victor to do battle against the “Phasers,” whose blinking “music-canceling” headphones silence and destroy all musical sound. Only by coming together, connecting, and making the joyful sounds of immediate, “live” music can the world be restored to the power and spirit of music.

Normally held in-person at his namesake Wooten Center for Music and Nature in Tennessee, every month through September, Wooten will host monthly virtual programs. Now in its 22nd year, and virtual due to the pandemic, Vix camps teach not only music, but also theory, nature, and most importantly, the relationship between music and nature.

June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26 / 6p-8p Central
www.vixcamps.com

 

SPECIAL REQUEST

Guitar legend Kenny Burrell took a fall two years ago. He is still recovering and on sabbatical from UCLA. Essentially, he is still unable to play and/or teach. Help is needed and welcomed. Here’s the link for donations setup by his wife Katherine:
https://www.gofundme.com/support-kenny-burrell?utm_medium=email&utm_source=product&utm_campaign=p_email%2B2300-co-team-welcome

 

 

Singer/lyricist/pianist Dave Frishberg is not doing well at all. If you who have enjoyed the gift of Dave’s music, please feel inspired to help him now that he needs it. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dave-frishberg

 

 

 

 

 

 

WYNTON MARSALIS, BILL FRISELL, JIMMY OWENS AND ANTOINE DRYE JOIN JIM WATT’S MULTIMEDIA PROJECT, 1000 WATTS – ART, JAZZ & FILMMAKING TO BENEFIT JAZZ MUSICIANS HARD HIT DURING PANDEMIC

1000 Watts aims to raise $100K through sale of 1000 artworks created as musicians improvise, captured on film by legendary photographer/filmmaker Danny Clinch – funds to be distributed to jazz artists in need.

1000W is a multi-dimensional project that centers on 1000 ink washes, painted with Japanese Sumi ink and water on paper. They will be released in five series of 200. The first two hundred are available now. Each series will include a few curated groups. 1-200 features a group of four, two groups of twelve, and a group of thirty. A short digital film capturing the painting of each group will be included with the purchase. The films will be scored by jazz trumpeter Antoine Drye. Drye is a creative partner on the project, as the ink washes are created in conversation with improvisational jazz. The interaction between the painter and an assemblage of featured musicians, curated by and including Drye, will be featured in live performances of 1000W.

Footage of an overhead camera capturing the works as they are created will be projected for the artists and the audience to see. Each artist’s work informs the other. The music and the art are created in real-time, in the same moment. A film, produced and directed by Danny Clinch, will chronicle the entirety of the project. Clinch will draw from the overhead footage, live performances, and studio visits. In addition to the film, an album featuring the music produced in these sessions will be released at the conclusion of 1000W. 1000W seeks to raise $100,000 for the jazz community, which has been especially hard hit during the Covid pandemic with the prolonged closure of most live performance venues. $100 from the purchase of each painting will go directly to musicians in the jazz community. https://www.jimkempnerfineart.com/1000watts

 

 

Bruce Forman, John Clayton, and Jeff Hamilton record their mentor’s original instruments!

Reunion: Revisiting The Poll Winners!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bruceforman/reunion-revisiting-the-poll-winners?ref=project_link

 

DENISE PERRIER (The Voice With a Heart)
After a 60-plus yeer career that took her around the country and the world, Denise is producing a “legacy” album. It will include songs that have been especially important in her life. Denise hopes to have the CD finished this summer. We will keep you in the loop and please accept our sincerest thanks for helping.

To finance the project, several of her friends and colleages have set up a GoFundMe account with a $10,000 goal. If you would like to contribute, please go to https://gofund.me/3475e6fa.
To send a check, please contact Catherine: ccusic@pacbell.net..
For more info: www.deniseperrier.com

JAZZ RADIO

Under director of music programs Mitch Glickman, Jazz at LACMA and Beyond Symphonic Jazz are celebrations of L.A.’s finest jazz musicians and has featured such legends as Wayne Shorter, John Clayton, Johnny Mandel, Kenny Burrell, Les McCann, Billy Childs, Arturo Sandoval, and Ernie Watts. Jazz at LACMA concerts are broadcast on KJazz 88.1 FM every Sunday evening from 7-9 pm that includes an interview with the featured performer and Beyond Symphonic Jazz every Monday 9- 11 pm. The archives are available for two weeks following the broadcast.

July Special Guests for JAZZ AT LACMA

July 4 John Tegmeyer Quartet
July 11 Otmaro Ruiz Quartet

July 18 The Brian Swartz Quartet
July 25 Robert Rodriguez Rospide Quartet

July Special Guests for Beyond Symphonic

July 5 Billy Cobham

July 12 Ian Anderson

July 19 Clarice Assad

July 26 Larry Klein

For more info go to: kkjz.org

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