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A tribute to Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson
Charenee Wade’s Motéma Music debut, Offering: The Music of Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson, has inspired comparisons to Betty Carter, Nina Simone, Abbey Lincoln and other great vocalists. In this exclusive acoustic video of “Ain’t No Such Thing As Superman,” featuring bassist Lonnie Plaxico, Wade, who has placed twice in the Thelonious Monk International Vocals competition, lays bare her commanding voice and emotional interpretative powers.
Sixty years ago, pianist/composer Vince Guaraldi (1928-1976) released the album that would make him a star (and a Grammy Award winner): Jazz Impressions of Black … Read More “JT Track Premiere: “Manhã de Carnaval (Take 1, Set 3)” by the Vince Guaraldi Trio”
JazzTimes is honored to present the premiere of the video for “Vanity” by singer Sara Gazarek. Written by Guy Wood (music), Jack Manus and Bernard … Read More “JT Video Premiere: “Vanity” by Sara Gazarek”
To many readers of a certain age, it may seem unbelievable, but it’s true: Ten-time Grammy Award-winning vocal quartet the Manhattan Transfer is turning 50 … Read More “JT Track Premiere: “Agua” by the Manhattan Transfer”
JazzTimes is honored to present the premiere of “Prima Materia,” the opening track of pianist Connie Han’s latest album, Secrets of Inanna. Mack Avenue Records … Read More “JT Track Premiere: “Prima Materia” by Connie Han”
