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Myra Melford & Allison Miller Co-Lead New Band, Lux Quartet, With Dayna Stephens & Sc Photo Myra Melford & Allison Miller Co-Lead New Band, Lux Quartet, With Dayna Stephens & Scott Colley
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2024

Lux Quartet, co-led by pianist Myra Melford and drummer Allison Miller, is proud to present its eponymous debut: a glowing musical encounter with Dayna Stephens (saxophones) and Scott Colley (bass). The program features original compositions by all four band members, exploring philosophical and spir...

The Blue Note Quintet (Gerald Clayton, Immanuel Wilkins, Joel Ross, Kendrick Scott, M Photo The Blue Note Quintet (Gerald Clayton, Immanuel Wilkins, Joel Ross, Kendrick Scott, Matt Brewer) to Embark on 2024 Tour
by Michael Major - December 14, 2023

The Blue Note Quintet—a collective comprised of Blue Note recording artists pianist and musical director Gerald Clayton, alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, vibraphonist Joel Ross, and drummer Kendrick Scott, as well as bassist Matt Brewer—will embark on an extensive North American tour next month in...

Kathy Kosins To Embark on UK Tour Alongside New Single 'Let's Rewind' with Bob Baldwi Photo Kathy Kosins To Embark on UK Tour Alongside New Single 'Let's Rewind' with Bob Baldwin
by Michael Major - August 23, 2022

The award-winning, Detroit-native will hit several UK spots including Pizza Express Soho, The Pheasantry Chelsea and Hampstead Jazz Club. Kosins, known for her energetic and eclectic musical palette and distinguished international performance history, is thrilled to  return overseas. Check out the n...

Guitarist Anthony Wilson Announces Cinematic New Album Photo Guitarist Anthony Wilson Announces Cinematic New Album
by Michael Major - March 31, 2022

His longtime main ensemble — Wilson on guitar and vocals accompanied by Blue Note recording artist Gerald Clayton on piano and keyboards, bassist David Piltchand Jay Bellerose on drums and percussion — helps bring the tales to life with these musical settings much as, say, Jonny Greenwood’s score do...

Cassowary Shares New Single 'Moth' Photo Cassowary Shares New Single 'Moth'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 31, 2020

Last month, Cassowary, the moniker of the 25-year-old artist and multi-instrumentalist Miles Shannon, announced the release of his self-titled debut album on April 24th via Fat Possum with a highly memorable video for the track “Belt Notch!” He's since made waves with his refreshing twist on vibey, ...

Cassowary Announces Debut Album and Shares New Video for 'Belt Notch' Photo Cassowary Announces Debut Album and Shares New Video for 'Belt Notch'
by Abigail Charpentier - February 10, 2020

Cassowary, the moniker of 25-year-old artist and multi-instrumentalist Miles Shannon, has announced details of his self-titled debut album, which will be released April 24th via Fat Possum. The announcement arrives with the video for new single “Belt Notch!”, premiered via The Fader....

Angela Bassett to Host the Music Centers 30th Annual Spotlight Grand Finale Performan Photo Angela Bassett to Host the Music Centers 30th Annual Spotlight Grand Finale Performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall
by Macon Prickett - May 16, 2018

Oscar-award nominated actress Angela Bassett will host The Music Center's 30th Annual Spotlight Grand Finale Performance at The Music Center's Walt Disney Concert Hall on June 5, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. This landmark event will showcase the 14 outstanding Southern California high school students, ages 15...

Drummer/Composer Reggie Quinerly To Release His Third Recording As A Leader, WORDS TO Photo Drummer/Composer Reggie Quinerly To Release His Third Recording As A Leader, WORDS TO LOVE
by Macon Prickett - March 26, 2018

Hailed by DownBeat as the embodiment of 'style, substance, soul, and swagger,' Reggie Quinerly is just the kind of drummer to take on a first-time challenge-like writing an album's worth of songs featuring vocalists. 'As a drummer, I'm always trying to write things you wouldn't expect,' says Quinerl...

60th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival Wraps up Weekend of Historic Performances Photo 60th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival Wraps up Weekend of Historic Performances
by A.A. Cristi - September 28, 2017

The 60th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival wrapped up Sunday, September 17 after a weekend of debut artists, returning masters and new favorites. Over 38,562 fans came through the gates of the Monterey County Fairgrounds during the weekend of September 15-17, which featured a record-breaking 137 perform...

60th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival Single Day Tickets On Sale Monday 5/15
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2017

Single Day Tickets for the 60th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, September 15–17 go on sale Monday, May 15, and can be purchased online at montereyjazzfestival.org or by calling 888.248.6499....












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