MODERN JAZZ TODAY EPISODE #241
MODERN JAZZ TODAY EPISODE #241 WEEK OF 09-14-2020 Thank you for all your support for the past four YEARS! Support these artists and support their music by listening, streaming and …
John Santos: Drums Are the Voices of Our Ancestors
John Santos: Drums Are the Voices of Our Ancestors By Susan Frances Unknowingly, one of the first instruments children begin to play is the drums whether it’s banging on their …
Eddie Paton: The Infinite Possibilities of Guitar Playing
Eddie Paton: The Infinite Possibilities of Guitar Playing by Susan Frances Multi-faceted guitarist Eddie Paton quickly discovered that the journey of a guitarist is never-ending. The possibilities to structure chord …
Kevin Laliberté: Jazz Harmonies With No Limits
Kevin Laliberté: Jazz Harmonies With No Limits by Susan Frances Canadian born and bred guitarist, vocalist, and composer Kevin Laliberté is known for his solo work in addition to being …
Up Jumped Three: Music With Permanence
by Susan Frances The digital age has proven to have a wide range of benefits and also disadvantages. One benefit allows listeners the opportunity to stream music for free. At …
Paul Shaw: From Military Bands To Being A Bandleader
by Susan Frances Every artists journey is truly their own with no journey identical to one another. For drummer, composer, and bandleader Paul Shaw, the winding road has enticed him …
Curtis Hasselbring: Building Relationships with Musicians for Curha-chestra
by Susan Frances Trombonist, guitarist, composer, and bandleader Curtis Hasselbring has found a vehicle by which his music will continue to be fresh sounding, innovative, and relevant in contemporary times. …
Ernesto Cervini: Finding Balance with Tetrahedron
by Susan Frances Canadian-born drummer Ernesto Cervini has performed and recorded with a handful of groups, some led by him and others contributing as a collaborating member. One accidental benefit …
Bob Baldwin: Voices of the Past Spring New
by Susan Frances Like a daffodil bulb that contains numerous buds in its single capsule, so too does Bob Baldwin’s brand of Jazz. A prolific arranger, composer, producer, keyboardist, business …
Ferenc Nemeth: One of a Kind
by Susan Frances Drummer, bandleader, improviser, collaborator, and instructor of Drum School, a master class sold at the Mac App Store and Google Play, Ferenc Nemeth embraces the 21st century. …
Simon Thacker: Discovering the Music within Him
Simon Thacker: Discovering the Music within Him by Susan Frances Jazz trumpet player Miles Davis was once quoted as saying, “Man, sometimes it takes you a long time to sound …
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Jazz Congress 2020 in Review
Jazz Congress 2020 in Review by Susan Frances Monday, January 13, 2020 Building Buzz for gigs in the post-listings era Google Analytics will tell you which site people came from …
Igor Willcox: The Thrill of Playing in the Moment
Igor Willcox: The Thrill of Playing in the Moment by Susan Frances The Igor Willcox Quartet led by Brazilian born and bred drummer/composer Igor Willcox can teach everyone a lesson …
Emilio Solla: Letting Music Find Its Own Path
Emilio Solla: Letting Music Find Its Own Path by Susan Frances Grammy nominee pianist, composer, and bandleader Emilio Solla has embarked on a new venture with his latest release Puertos: Music …
James Hill: Trailblazer of Electric Jazz
James Hill: Trailblazer of Electric Jazz by Susan Frances Electrifying the instruments used in jazz music isn’t a part of the music form’s origins but it is certainly inching its …
Michal Martyniuk: From Poland To Going Global
Michal Martyniuk: From Poland To Going Global by Susan Frances Jazz improvisation is one of those musical styles that reach across borders of nations. Its origins are native everywhere from …
Alex Cuba: A Flare for Contemporary Music
Alex Cuba: A Flare for Contemporary Music by Susan Frances Having a continental mind was imperative for musicians through the 20th century. Meaning, they desired to be broadminded about music, …
Vincent Duhaime Perreault: Keeping Tertio Spontaneous
Vincent Duhaime Perreault: Keeping Tertio Spontaneous by Susan Frances Founded by guitarist and Montreal’s homegrown Vincent Duhaime Perreault, Tertio straddles the thin line between traditional jazz fundamentals and contemporary jazz …
Yvette Norwood Tiger: Open Mind and an Open Heart
Yvette Norwood Tiger: Open Mind and an Open Heart by Susan Frances Singer-songwriter Yvette Norwood-Tiger is known by her audiences as a woman with a golden voice. But her talents …
Sara Gazarek: The Always Changing Story of Life
Sara Gazarek: The Always Changing Story of Life by Susan Frances he story of life has been represented in books like John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath. It’s been told …
Wayne Wallace: Seizing Moments of Epiphany
Wayne Wallace: Seizing Moments of Epiphany by Susan Frances any people have experienced an epiphany. They come while alone with one’s thoughts, doing a mundane task like taking a shower, …
Spaga: Think Globally, Act Locally
Spaga: Think Globally, Act Locally by Susan Frances Spaga’s founder, frontman, co-collaborator, and pianist Aron Magner instills in the band to think globally and act locally. Thus, setting the band’s …
Allison Miller: The Magic of Collective Negotiation
Allison Miller: The Magic of Collective Negotiation by Susan Frances Traditionally, drums have been thought to require brawn and stamina, qualities that people attribute to the male gender. However, a …
Vivian Sessoms: Talks about Life
Vivian Sessoms: Talks about Life Jazz practitioner Vivian Sessoms has made a name for herself as an international vocalist, composer, and arranger. Three separate skill sets which she employed on …
Larry Corban: The Album of His Dreams
Larry Corban: The Album of His Dreams Guitarist Larry Corban is known for his daredevil solos and instinct for well-placed excursions into the realm of improvisation. His talents are demonstrated …
Dave Stryker: A Guitarist on a Mission
Dave Stryker: A Guitarist on a Mission What does one do when he has a discography as a leader and collaborator the length of a full page ad in …
Sherrie Maricle: Time Is The Stuff Life Is Made Of
Sherrie Maricle: Time Is The Stuff Life Is Made Of By Susan Frances The opening scene of the 1939 film Gone with the Wind shows a plaque that reads “Do …
MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #240 WEEK OF 09-07-2020
MODERN JAZZ TODAY EPISODE #240 WEEK OF 09-07-2020 Thank you for all your support for the past four YEARS! Support these artists and support their music by listening, streaming and …
MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #239 WEEK OF 08-31-2020
MODERN JAZZ TODAY EPISODE #239 WEEK OF 08-31-2020 Thank you for all your support for the past four YEARS! Support these artists and support their music by listening, streaming and …
MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #238 WEEK OF 08-24-2020
MODERN JAZZ TODAY EPISODE #238 WEEK OF 08-24-2020 Thank you for all your support for the past four YEARS! Support these artists and support their music by listening, streaming and …
MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #237 WEEK OF 08-17-2020
MODERN JAZZ TODAY EPISODE #237 WEEK OF 08-17-2020 Thank you for all your support for the past four YEARS! Support these artists and support their music by listening, streaming and …
MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #236 WEEK OF 8-10-2020
MODERN JAZZ TODAY EPISODE #236 WEEK OF 08-10-2020 Thank you for all your support for the past four YEARS! Support these artists and support their music by listening, streaming and …
MODERN JAZZ TODAY – EPISODE #235 WEEK OF 8-03-2020
MODERN JAZZ TODAY EPISODE #235 WEEK OF 08-03-2020 Thank you for all your support for the past four YEARS! Support these artists and support their music by listening, streaming and …