For Mary J. Blige, it was the pain in her pocketbook from her divorce drama — with ex-husband and former manager Kendu Isaacs — that inspired her 2017 LP “Strength of Woman.” “When I made […]
Imagine a legendary jazz club infused with cutting-edge production tools—that’s the magic of Splice’s new Signature hub, which allows producers to infuse their music with the spirit of improvisation and timeless cool. Splice, which in […]
As Fat Tuesday looms near, the vibrant traditions of Mardi Gras will be celebrated at an Atlanta festival this weekend. Source: Atlanta Mardi Gras Festival The inaugural Atlanta Mardi Gras festival is happening on Saturday, […]
André 3000 has announced a run of 2024 tour dates in support of his debut solo album New Blue Sun. The “New Blue Sun Live” Tour will kick off on January 29th in Brooklyn, followed by a […]
Andre 3000 has unveiled a 2024 tour to support his critically esteemed and internet-breaking 2023 project New Blue Sun. Accompanied by album collaborators Nate Mercereau, Surya Botofasina, Deantoni Parks and co-producer Carlos Niño, Benjamin Andre […]
After years filled with fans’ pleas, André 3000 finally released his solo debut album, New Blue Sun. Although the project was far from what longtime supporters expected, the public has come to love the multi-instrumental-only […]
André 3000 has announced a tour in support of his surprise debut solo album. The New Blue Sun Live Tour begins later this month and stretches into March. The former Outkast musician will be joined […]
Category: Richest Celebrities › Singers Net Worth: $8 Million Birthdate: Aug 20, 1979 (44 years old) Birthplace: Rochford Gender: Male Height: 5 ft 4 in (1.6383 m) Profession: Singer, Guitarist, Drummer, Songwriter, Jazz Pianist, Singer-songwriter, […]
Les McCann performs at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1974. Tom Copi/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Tom Copi/Getty Images Les McCann performs at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1974. Tom Copi/Getty Images Les McCann […]
Chris Botti makes a fresh start and returns to his love of jazz on his Blue Note Records debut Vol. 1, which is out now. Having successfully crossed over from jazz renown to pop stardom, […]
There aren’t many jazz performers like Japanese pianist Hiromi Uehara. With her hair artfully piled almost a foot above her head, the 44-year-old launches into muscular assaults that traverse everything from fast-paced bebop to contemporary […]
Carla Bley, the American jazz composer-pianist celebrated for boldly avant-garde work as well as her uplifting and beautiful takes on the genre’s mainstream, has died aged 87. Her death was announced by longtime partner and […]
Carla Bley performs in Nice, France, in 2009. Valery Hache/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Valery Hache/AFP via Getty Images Carla Bley performs in Nice, France, in 2009. Valery Hache/AFP via Getty Images […]
Lucinda Williams has mapped out a run of Fall 2023 tour dates in support of her latest album, Stories from a Rock n Roll Heart. The “Don’t Tell Anybody the Secrets” tour is described as a […]
With a name akin to a character from Roald Dahl’s stories and an equally naive singing voice some labelled as childish, Blossom Dearie hardly exuded star quality. “She was definitely not an entertainer,” admits Arlene […]
Last night, June 15, Soulive stopped by New York’s Blue Note Jazz Club for two sets of music. The ensemble–comprised of Eric Krasno (guitar), Alan Evans (drums) and Neal Evans (Hammond B3 organ, bass keys, clavinet)–dished out several euphonious favorites […]
Photos by Dino Perrucci Last night, the electrifying ensemble Ghost-Note set the stage ablaze as they commenced their highly-anticipated three-night, six-show residency at Blue Note NYC. The performance was already destined to be an unforgettable […]
Karl Denson Project featuring Nicholas Payton with James Francies, Burniss Earl Travis and Blaque Dynamite stopped by New York’s beloved Blue Note Jazz Club on April 11 and 12. The sold-out shows showcased an eclectic […]
Photo by Danny Clinch Today, the legendary Bettye LaVette shared she’ll release her next offering, LaVette!, on June 16 via Jay-Vee Records. In celebration of the announcement of the collection of songs written by Randall […]
The Blue Note Jazz Festival is set to return to New York City this summer. On June 24, several jazz and R&B acts will perform across seven venues in New York City, including the famed […]