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Matthew Whitaker's 'On Their Shoulders: An Organ Tribute' is due out June 14, 2024 via MOCAT Records
01.05.2024 At the age of 23, Matthew Whitaker has lived a musical life richer than artists twice his age. This Hackensack, NJ musician, who started as a promising and prolific prodigy like Stevie Wonder and Billy Preston, became a protean and prestigious professional, who stunned the music world with his limitless virtuosity on piano, keyboards, organ and drums, read more

The May 2024 issue of Jazz & Blues Florida has been posted for FREE download or online reading.
01.05.2024 The May 2024 issue of Jazz & Blues Florida has been posted at www.JazzBluesFlorida.com for your entertainment delight. All of our featured artists are performing in Florida this month so learn a bit about them and get out to see them. read more

Duduka Da Fonseca Quarteto Universal AT BLUES ALLEY FRI MAY 24th Sets 7 & 9 PM
01.05.2024 DUDUKA DA FONSECA & QUARTETO UNIVERSAL "AUTHENTIC SAMBA JAZZ" FRIDAY MAY 24th SETS 7pm & 9pm DUDUKA DA FONSECA- DRUMS VINICIUS GOMES - GUITAR HELIO ALVES - PIANO GILI LOPES - BASS read more

Troy Roberts to appear - International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert from Tangier, Morocco
01.05.2024 Troy Roberts will appear #jazzday International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert from Tangier, Morocco Available on Facebook Live or at https://jazzday.com Two-Time GRAMMY NOMINEE Troy Roberts Green Lights Street Date: MAY 10, 2024 Add Date: MAY 6, 2024 Label Name: Toy Robot Music read more

Keyboard player ADAM HERSH Releases "Tornado Watch," His 2nd Album
01.05.2024 TORNADO WATCH, the newest album by keyboard player and composer ADAM HERSH, is an exciting modern jazz project recorded live at Sam First, a premier Los Angeles jazz club. It features nine original compositions and one creative reimagining of a jazz standard. TORNADO WATCH follows Hersh's debut album, House Roots (2020), a synthesizer-focused, jazz fusion album recorded remotely during the pandemic lockdown. Hersh's compositions on TORNADO WATCH were influenced by several musical styles, including straight-ahead, Brazilian, classical, and even some Hip Hop, but are all infused with Hersh's adventurous spirit and contemporary sensibilities. read more

"Dupont Brass" the unique, soulful, brass ensemble releases new recording..
01.05.2024 DuPont Brass the unique, soulful, brass ensemble hailing from the DC release new recording "PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT" Now, with their latest album, "Professional Development, " DuPont Brass invites listeners on a journey of evolution and introspection. This record not only showcases their unparalleled musicianship but also delves into profound themes such as mental health, loss, and the pursuit of dreams. read more

What's Coming Up at Birdland: Jazz Programming April 29th - May 12th
27.04.2024 April 29 (Monday) 5:30 & 8:30 PM – Birdland Theater Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks Catch Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks every Monday evening in January at Birdland Theater! Giordano, the recipient of a GRAMMY Award for his work scoring the HBO show Boardwalk Empire, is a master composer and arranger whose 11-piece band, The Nighthawks, read more

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2 new Delmark blues singles for review - Tad Robinson & Elliott Sharp's Terraplane
03.04.2024 TAD ROBINSON back with DELMARK!!! Delmark releases new live digital single from soul blues singer supreme TAD ROBINSON –"That's How Strong My Love Is" with the Delmark All-Stars! Welcome back to the Delmark family, Tad! read more

People of all Faiths Welcome to In-The-Bowery ‘s Good Friday Blues Service 3.29.24 12:00-3:00 pm
23.03.2024 Staying true to its long history and commitment to justice and mercy through worship and the arts, poetry, dance, and historic preservation, St. Mark's Church In-The-Bowery, the Rev Anne Marie Witchger, Priest in Charge announces plans for its annual Good Friday Blues on Friday, March 29th noon to 3:00 p.m. read more

Maitland Jazz & Blues Festival Returns April 5-6, 2024 For Two Days of Two Stages And 12 Bands
14.03.2024 The Maitland Jazz and Blues Festival presented by Duke Energy on April 5-6, 2024 will showcase some of the best local and touring artists – 13 bands in all – on two stages for a non-stop music celebration. The city's biggest music event of the year features 12 bands on two stages along with great food and drinks, crafts and vendors and lots of kids activities. General admission is FREE. Special VIP guest packages are available for purchase. read more

New J.P. Soars release from Little Village for you!
14.03.2024 Little Village is so elated to announce our first new recording for 2024, J.P. Soars' Little Village exciting debut recording, Brick By Brick! This BLUES MUSIC AWARD nominated multi-instrumentalist blues & roots rocker/singer/songwriter supreme is such a special talent; a dedicated and passionate musician with an eclectic range of styles and original, witty, catchy songwriting with phenomenal musical ability! read more

world music news

Coming to Flushing Town Hall for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Korean Folk Meets Jazz featuring SE:UM
23.04.2024 This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, on Saturday, May 11, audiences at Flushing Town Hall will be able to step into the unique world of SE:UM, a quintet from Seoul playing a fusion of jazz and Korean traditional music. read more

Cinco De Mayo Celebration & Colden Reopening
15.04.2024 On Saturday, May 4, Kupferberg Center for the Arts (KCA) at Queens College will present its second annual Cinco De Mayo family celebration "Viva El Cinco De Mayo" at the newly renovated 2, 000-seat Colden Auditorium. This festive program will showcase world-renowned ensembles presenting traditional Mexican music and dance, including Tlen Huicani from Veracruz, Mexico, Mariachi Real De Mexico, and Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Nueva York, joined by special guest José Adán Pérez. Audience will experience lively rhythms, colorful costumes, and the rich cultural heritage of Mexico in this family fiesta of music and dance! read more

Next Friday: K-Folk from South Korea
13.04.2024 Experience Coreyah, the mesmerizing South Korean ensemble that NPR praised for their 'uninhibited vision of Korean traditional music, ' blending it seamlessly with elements of psychedelic rock, Balkan gypsy, and rhythms from South America and Africa. With six talented members and a unique fusion of traditional and contemporary sounds, Coreyah is redefining folk music and captivating audiences worldwide. read more

New Orleans Klezmer All Stars Return with Tipish, Their First Studio Album in Nearly a Decade!
04.04.2024 For nearly three decades, the New Orleans Klezmer All Stars' wildly original sound – with its Crescent City-steeped aesthetic and endless dry wit – has remained a cornerstone of one of the most unique and culturally significant live music scenes in the world. read more


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