Fusion violinist Jean-Luc Ponty electrifies Nov 4, 2009
Playing with his old colleague Chick Corea recently, Ponty was pleased when a musician friend who hadn't heard him in years said he sounded as good as ever. "You wonder after so many years if you're not losing it a bit," he says. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Kind of Blue' at 50: Behind Davis' Masterpiece Oct 7, 2009
" The original album (only 37 minutes) has had a huge impact that extended beyond jazz to other genres - from rock musicians such as the Allman Brothers and Carlos Santana to minimalist composers like Steve Reich and Philip Glass. "Miles' genius was that he was able to keep the quality of the creativity very high and at the same time make a work of art that communicated broadly," said pianist Chick Corea. Cobb says the musicians struck a groove on the first track they recorded, "Freddie... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Groove with the Blue Oct 2, 2009
It was popularised by world-renowned artistes like Pat Metheny, the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Miles Davis, Chick Corea and Jaco Pastorius Weather Report all immensely talented musicians who found even the conventions of traditional jazz music limiting. Unfortunately, the popularity of fusion jazz has dwindled in recent decades, and most young people wouldnt even know fusion if it was blasting on their iPod speakers. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Drummers young and old find fantasy camp a hit (2) Aug 17, 2009
Featured performers and instructors include drumming legends Dave Weckl (who s played with Chick Corea and Michel Camilo), Steve Smith (Journey, Vital Information, Jean Luc Ponty), Peter Erskine (Steely Dan, Diana Krall), Dafnis Prieto (Herbie Hancock, Arturo Sandoval) and Tommy Igoe (Birdland Big Band and Broadway s The Lion King ). The classes attract people from Australia, Taiwan, Portugal, England, South America and the U.S.. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Woodstock Thirty Years After Woodst... Aug 10, 2009
In 1981, the town was host to a jazz festival that attracted artists such as Pat Metheny and Chick Corea. Additionally, many well known musicians and artists have called Woodstock home, including Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Johnny Cash and Elizabeth Mitchell. (Suite101.com)
Manhattan Transfer to Perform Benefit Concert for the Society of Singers Jul 24, 2009
Four Quarters Entertainment will release Manhattan Transfer's new CD entitled The Chick Corea Songbook in September. The Society of Singers was founded by Chairman Emeritus Ginny (Mrs. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
"Straight No Chaser" The Music of M... Jul 20, 2009
"His music is a brew indeed, wildly contrasting rhythmic bottoms and electronic serial sound, wrote Imamu Amiri Baraka (LeRoi Jones), author of Blues People and Black Music ( Harper Perennial ). Born in 1926, Miles grew up in East St. Louis, Illinois, to a privileged life. His family had a big house in the city and a 200-acre country estate where he loved to ride horses when he was a boy. Miles began playing the trumpet when he was 13-years-old, after receiving the instrument from his father and... (Suite101.com)
Summer soul with Richie Rich Jul 20, 2009
Rich has performed with Chick Corea, Quincy Jones, and others, and joining him on the Terrace is 24 Karat Funk. July 21 from 6-10 p.m., weather permitting (Tuesdays through Sept. 1). (Boston Globe)
Gary Burton Quartet Live On Stage A... Jul 20, 2009
took time off his stints with pianist Chick Corea and began tenure at Boston s renowned college of music Berklee College ... They performed compositions from the old days, borrowing songs from friends like Chick Corea, Carla Bley, Keith Jarrett and Duke Ellington ... From the opening notes of Sea Journey written by Chick Corea to the closing notes of Pat Metheny s Question And Answer. (Suite101.com)
Lake Wales native in concert July 18 Jul 16, 2009
With this homecoming performance, Allen will be exhibiting his deep roots in jazz, and the influence of major names such as Bill Evans, David Hazeltine, Wynton Kelly, Chick Corea, Andy LaVerne, and Dan Haerle. Allen has also been recording and producing music in the Tampa Bay area. (Lake Wales News, FL)
More of this story Jul 2, 2009
The cross-over series brought jazz headliners Chick Corea and Gary Burton to OKM.. They were well received, said Black. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Hiromi And SonicBloom Plays Jazz At... Jun 28, 2009
In the last six month two albums were released that had her working with veteran jazz pianist Chick Corea and master bassist Stanley Clarke. The albums Duets (Concord Records) with Chick Corea and Jazz in the Garden (Heads Up) with Stanley Clarke and drummer Lenny White were released to much critical approval ... Her involvement with Yamaha led to a chance meeting with Chick Corea who at the time was working with the company on a project. (Suite101.com)
Jazz legend delights season's first Animal Crackers crowd Jun 24, 2009
Don Ellis, Chuck Mangione, Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, Bob James and Peter Erskine all at least partially owe their success to Ferguson. "It's like playing with a piece of history," Dubaniewicz said. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
NewCelebrity birthdays for the week of June 7-13 Jun 4, 2009
Actress Larisa Oleynik ("3rd Rock From The Sun," "Boy Meets World) is 28. Actor Michael Cera ("Juno," "Arrested Development") is 21. June 8: Comedian Jerry Stiller is 82. Comedian-talk show host Joan Rivers is 76. Actor James Darren is 73. Actor Bernie Casey is 70. Singer Nancy Sinatra is 69. Singer Chuck Negron (Three Dog Night) is 67. Singer Boz Scaggs is 65. Actor Don Grady ("My Three Sons") is 65. Guitarist Mick Box of Uriah Heep is 62. Actress Sonia Braga is 59. Actress Kathy Baker ("Picket... (Florida Times-Union)
30th Anniversary of the Detroit International Jazz Festival 2009 Edition of the Labor Day Weekend Classic to Celebrate Family Jazz Dynasties and the Detroit Jazz Legacy Apr 30, 2009
"We're thrilled to have Chick Corea and his fabulous trio with Stanley (Clarke) and Lenny (White) on opening night. And then, of course, there's Wayne Shorter with John Patitucci, Brian Blade and Danilo Perez...it just doesn't get much better than that!" Festival fans will also be treated to a performance by vibraphonist Stefon Harris, and recently signed Mack Avenue artist Christian McBride will make a return appearance with his new quintet, Inside Straight. Other cool presentations include a... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
JAZZ FEST ROUNDUP: Follow all of the past weekend's action Apr 28, 2009
He got a fine education at the Fair Grounds, where he turned out to hear Roosevelt Sykes, Don Pullen, Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock. "It's a really inexpensive way to take lessons.". (USA Today)
Corea and McLaughlin’s Five Peace Band at Schermerhorn April 6 Apr 5, 2009
Pictured are members of the Five Peace Band Chick Corea and John McLaughlin, with Kenny Garrett on saxophone, Christian McBride on bass and Brian Blade on drums ... NASHVILLE Chick Corea and John McLaughlin s Five Peace Band will be featured at 7 p.m. Monday, April 6 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center ... For the first time since they blew the lid off modern jazz on Miles Davis album Bitches Brew, Chick Corea and John McLaughlin reunite now in their own group: the stunning quintet Five Peace... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Skip navigation Mar 24, 2009
Back in the era when Chick Corea and John McLaughlin pushed jazz-rock to its virtuosic limits, the musicians assembled before a packed Royce Hall Thur. The score for Kurt Weill and Ira Gershwin's "The Firebrand of Florence" made a triumphant return to Manhattan Thursday night after an ignominiously ha. (Variety)
Bramblett to play at Savannah music fest Feb 19, 2009
Neko Case, Savion Glover, Bonnie Raitt, Chick Corea & John McLaughlin's Five Peace Band, Andrea Marcovicci, the Ellis Marsalis Quartet and Athens' own Randall Bramblett are among the artists performing at this year's Savannah Music Festival, Georgia's largest music festival. The 19-day festival stretches over three weekends (March 18-22, March 25-31, April 1-5) and includes the five-night run of a tribute to famed composer Johnny Mercer in celebration of the Savannah native's 100th birthday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Highlights of Savannah Music Fest Feb 14, 2009
Don t miss: Chick Corea, John McLaughlin and the Five Peace Band perform a distinctive blend of rock and jazz in the intimate Trustees Theatre venue March 28. Surprise me: The Academy of Ancient Music performs Bach s complete Brandenberg Concertos at the Wesley Monumental Church on March 27. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sounding Board: The Rad-man boogies down for Fat Tuesday Feb 11, 2009
" If that be the case, come fill my glass. It's quite the time for unusual things to happen; we're almost dead center between blue moons. Buckle your seats, my brothers and sisters, it's going to be a bumpy ride.Speaking of moons, what's better than a blue moon? How about a Lyden Moon? The sizzling guitarist will appear at Gary's Music World, 1967 Taylor Ave., Feb. 20 for an in-store show. Come early for the noon performance; Gary's got some good gear for you to check out.The last big... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Three yelps for Wolfies' pups Feb 10, 2009
The New Crystal Silence, by Chick Corea, Gary Burton and the Sydney Symphony won the award for best jazz instrumental album, individual or group. The album was recorded during the orchestra's concerts with the duo in May 2007 at the Sydney Opera House. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Complete Grammy Award coverage Feb 10, 2009
Jazz Instrumental Album Individual or Group: The New Crystal Silence, Chick Corea and Gary Burton (Concord). Large Jazz Ensemble Album: Monday Night Live at the Village Vanguard, The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra (Planet Arts Recordings). (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Triumphs, tears at Grammy Awards Feb 9, 2009
i.am, track from I Am (Def Jam) Dance Recording: Harder Better Faster Stronger, Daft Punk, Thomas Bangalter and Guy Manuel de Homem-Christo, producers; Thomas Bangalter and Guy Manuel de Homem-Christo, mixers; track from Alive 2007 (Virgin) Electronic Dance Album: Alive 2007, Daft Punk (Virgin) Bluegrass Album: Honoring the Fathers of Bluegrass: Tribute to 1946 and 1947, Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder (Skaggs Family) Traditional Blues Album: One Kind Favor, B.B. King (Geffen)... (Florida Today)
List of early winners of Grammy Awards Feb 8, 2009
Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group": "Swagga Like Us," Jay-Z & T.I. Featuring Kanye West & Lil Wayne Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: "American Boy," Estelle Featuring Kanye West Best Rap Song: "Lollipop," D. Carter, S. Garrett, D. Harrison, J. Scheffer & R. Zamor, songwriters (Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major) Best Female Country Vocal Performance: "Last Name," Carrie Underwood Best Male Country Vocal Performance: "Letter To Me," Brad Paisley Best Country Collaboration With Vocals: "Killing The... (Xinhuanet, China)
Savannah Music Festival starts March 18 Feb 8, 2009
In addition to Raitt, headliners include Neko Case, Dianne Reeves, Bela Fleck s Africa Project, Chick Corea and John McLaughlin s Five Peace Band. Other performers range from blues singer Corey Harris, in a show called The Blues Was Born Here to old-time multi-instrumentalist Dan Gellert accompanying his daughter Rayna. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
