Music: the week ahead Nov 12, 2009
JAZZ, BLUES & CABARET THE JOHN FUNKHOUSER TRIO The virtuosic trio celebrates its new CD Time, showcasing melodic and accessible investigations of unusual time signatures, influenced by such jazz pathfinders as Max Roach and Dave Brubeck as well as progressive rockers like Yes and Frank Zappa. 7 p.m. Nov. 13. (Boston Globe)
New York jazz trumpeter steers the mothership Oct 27, 2009
In the 1960s he worked with perhaps the king of jazz drummers, Max Roach. To be called upon by the great Max Roach is still the crowning glory of my career,'' he says ... (Type in ''max roach 5 tet lugano. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Concert celebrates jazz album anniversary Oct 13, 2009
Cobb was inspired by a variety of musicians, including Max Roach, Kenny Clarke, Charlie Parker and, of course, Davis, just to name a few. When he decided he wanted to learn how to really play, it wasn't a simple feat. (University News, MO)
Schussler lands deal for concept at Vegas casino Sep 4, 2009
In the book, Morgan wins a DC-3 airplane in an all-night poker game, then travels to New York, London, New Orleans and Havana with jazz icons such as Miles Davis and Max Roach. Schussler bought the restaurant licensing rights to the book five years ago and has been developing the concept since. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
American rapper Lumidee makes video in Cuba as artists push cultural thaw Aug 4, 2009
Collaborations have included Ry Cooder in the Buena Vista Social Club recordings of the 1990s and jazz festival appearances by the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Charlie Haden and Jack DeJohnette. Audioslave broke the decades-long barrier to U.S. rock concerts in Cuba with a thundering show on the Cuban capital's seaside Malecon in 2005. (FOX61, CT)
Hazel Scott Jazz Pioneer And Activi... Aug 2, 2009
The album Relaxed Piano Moods, places Ms Scott in the company of jazz giants Max Roach on drums and label owner the legendary Charles Mingus on Bass. This recording is one of the few albums that are available to collectors today. (Suite101.com)
Wangaratta opens the door to a big band speciali00004000st Jul 29, 2009
Charles Tolliver played a significant role in the hard bop scene of the 1960s and 70s, working with Max Roach, Jackie McLean, Andrew Hill, Horace Silver and his own bands. He is still celebrated for his powerful playing and writing especially for big bands. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
George Russell, 86; composer, theoretician led giants of jazz to fertile new lands Jul 29, 2009
After attending Wilberforce University in Ohio, he left in 1943 to play with jazz great Benny Carter, who eventually replaced Mr. Russell with the great drummer Max Roach. That, in turn, gave me a kick in the pants to do what I had been thinking about, which was writing music, Mr. Russell told the Globe in 1999. (Boston Globe)
Fiesta in Havana Mar 19, 2009
Past events have featured the likes of Dizzy Gillespie and Max Roach and the present-day lack of U.S. stars is more than made up for by an impressive contingent of Latin American talent. There are performances at The Hotel Rivera, Casa de la Cultura Plaza, Teatro Nacional de Cuba, Teatro Amadeo Rold;n and various smoky clubs. (CNN -- International)
Exploring what makes the timekeepers tick Feb 24, 2009
" If Moon felt underappreciated, he's probably not alone. Relegated to the back of the stage, obscured by kits of things to bash, brush and beat, percussion aces don't always get the spotlight they deserve. That the drummer is the hockey goalkeeper of the music world vital but often overshadowed by more noticeable teammates is the comparison often made. But, there are exceptions. There are eminent whackers who, by dint of oversize personalities or sublime ability, earn spotlights. These are the... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Drum legend Louie Bellson dies at 84 Feb 17, 2009
In 1998, Bellson, along with Roy Haynes, Elvin Jones and Max Roach, was honored as one of four "Living Legends of Music" when he received the American Drummers Achievement Award from the Zildjian Company. His final recording, "Louie Expedition 2" with trumpeter Clark Terry was released last year. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
