Karen Chernick, Open Culture Jazz has inspired a great many things, and a great many things have inspired jazz, and more than a few of the music’s masters have found their aspiration by looking — or listening — to the divine. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they subscribe to traditional religion. As befits this naturally eclectic music that grew from…
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Afro-Cuban Musician Brings Special Project to DC JazzFest | The Washington Informer
As a standard-bearer of Afro-Cuban cultural traditions, Terry has had to branch out on several projects to embrace the whole, including the jazz culture of his adopted home in New York City.
Read MoreRamsey Lewis announces retirement | JAZZIZ
Pianist and funk fusion pioneer Ramsey Lewis has announced that he is to retire from touring.
Read MoreStream Lakecia Benjamin’s Funkier-Than-Thou Album “Rise Up” | Okayplayer
A bonafide funk, jazz and R&B star, Lakecia Benjamin is happy to share her latest Ropeadope effort, Rise Up, with the masses who love good tunes.
Read MoreBrownstone Jazz: Classic Salon Sounds Recaptured in Brooklyn | The Network Journal
Debbie McClain espouses the notion of giving back to the community in grand style — something she and her family have been doing for generations.
Read MoreSTL attractions: Places to go and people to applaud | The St. Louis American
Kenya Vaughn, The St. Louis American decided that every so often, I would take some space to let everyone know some things on the entertainment scene that I truly believe are worth checking for – as well as deliver a shout out or two to people connected to our city that are doing big things.…
Read MoreFive 2017 reissued albums by Black artists | New York Amsterdam News
As 2017 comes to an end, it is important to reflect on the re-emergence of great music of the past, as well as celebrating new music that was released this year.
Read MoreNetflix for Jazz? Quincy Jones’s Qwest TV Takes Concerts and Films Digital | The New York Times
Qwest will operate like a highly specialized version of Netflix: Members pay a small fee each month for access to the full video library.
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