Tag: Jazz Harlem
Minton’s Harlem Jazz Pays A Tribute to Bud Powell
On Friday June 16th, Minton’s Harlem celebrates Jazz legend and Harlem’s own Bud Powell, a leading figure in modern jazz, also known as bebop, as was his close friend and musical compatriot Thelonious Monk. They both performed at the original Minton’s, and this special
Charlie Parker Jazz Festival Celebrates 20 Years
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival the City Parks Foundation presents a full week of events that will include performances, poetry, workshops, lectures, theatrical presentations, the world premiere of a commissioned jazz work, and a
Harlem Stage presents Jason Moran and Meshell Ndegeocello FREE Jazz Concert
This Saturday, July 28th, Jason Moran and Meshell Ndegeocello are joining Harlem Stage and putting on a “Fats Waller Dance Party” in a FREE outdoor jazz concert that will include a 5-piece band with a live dance installation by Maija
Cassandra Wilson Takes us to Another Country
When I sat down at the Blue Note to see Cassandra Wilson play I knew it would be surreal. She’s one of my heroes, so I was overwhelmed with needing to absorb into my cells every detail of the performance
Lakecia Benjamin’s “Retox” CD Release Party June 12th at Le Poisson Rouge
Harlem’s Lakecia Benjamin and her band SoulSquad will be taking the stage next Tuesday, June 12th at Le Poisson Rouge to celebrate her debut solo album Retox, which will be released that same day on Motema Music. I’m so excited
Terri Lyne Carrington on the Road with Mosaic Project Members and Others
Sheila E. said that one day when she grows up, she wants to be just like Terri Lyne Carrington. Terri is that heavy, and she has really done it with her most recent solo work on GrooveJazz Media/Concord Music Group,
Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival 2012: May 7 – 13
The Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival 2012 is underway and this wonderful festival celebrates Harlem’s Historic Jazz Venues: Apollo Theater, Club Harlem, Havana San Juan, Lenox Lounge, Minton’s Playhouse, Monroe’s Uptown, Park Palace, Showman’s Jazz Club and Small’s Paradise. An impressive lineup of
Harlem’s Own Lakecia Benjamin – “Retox” to Drop June 12
If you aren’t familiar with Motema Music artist Lakecia Benjamin’s work, be sure to grab her first CD, Retox out on June 12th. This Harlem native brings classic soul/funk and steps out of the box on her debut release. This project is so alive
Chef Marcus Samuelsson opens Ginny’s Supper Club in Harlem
Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s new jazz and supper spot Ginny’s Supper Club has been in the works since he opened the popular Red Rooster restaurant in Harlem, and now the joint is open for business. Ginny’s Supper Club is conveniently located
Gregory Porter – Deep, Righteous Soul Shines on “Be Good”
You know how sometimes someone – a musician, a painter, a poet, a leader, a parent, a friend – someone will strike a chord in your soul and it resonates to the extent that it helps you define your
